Redbridge Council’s Principal Arboricultural and Horticultural Officer Peter Marshall heads up a team responsible for thousands of trees across the borough. With South Woodford’s felled trees being replaced in March, Peter explains the scope of his team’s work. Photo of Elmhurst Gardens by Geoff Wilkinson

While National Trust properties remain closed, Richard Speller, chairman of the charity’s Woodford and District Centre, is pleased to have launched the group’s programme of virtual talks

Paul Kaufman, Chair of East London Humanists, introduces their March public event on climate change and explains what the local group is up to in the Covid era

A Community Sponsorship group made up of five churches in the Redbridge and Waltham Forest area has successfully helped relocate a Syrian refugee family.

A new community group has been established to offer a free 12-week cycling and walking programme in Ray Park.

Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local

Permitted development rights in place since 1 September 2020 allow homeowners to extend upwards without planning permission. But it’s not without obstacles, says Derek Inkpin from solicitors Wiseman Lee

Members of the South Woodford Business Forum met virtually in February to discuss local business support.

Redbridge Council is proposing to install new electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) on streets across South Woodford.

The wheelie bin roll-out begins in South Woodford this March. The scheme will keep streets cleaner and encourage more recycling, says Councillor Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride

Co-chair of the South Woodford Society Pearl Arbenser-Simmonds reports on the group’s progress as they prepare the South Woodford Neighbourhood Plan. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

A network of foodbank collection points is seeking more homes in the local area to participate in the initiative.