Local News

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Get involved in Fit Club The Council is offering grants to local sports groups as part of its new Fit Club Scheme.	29 Jan 2010
Free course to help smaller firms bid for Government contracts A free online public procurement course designed to help smaller firms bid for the £220 billion of public sector contracts awarded each year was today launched jointly by Small Business Minister Lord Davies and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne.	29 Jan 2010
LBWF 's 10:10 campaign Waltham Forest Council has joined thousands of individuals and organisations from across the country to unite behind one simple idea: a 10% cut in carbon emissions during 2010. It’s called 10:10, and we want you to be a part of it.	13 Jan 2010
Openreach to trial fibre-to-the-premise in brownfield sites Openreach - BT's local access network division - today announced it is to trial fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology in 'brownfield' sites for the first time. The trials will begin in January 2010.	01 Oct 2009
Small Retailers Capital Grant Fund available to Business in Waltham Forest A fund for small retailers as part of a new retail crime action plan was announced by Government Minister.	08 Sep 2009
Improve your IT skills to get a job, urges BCS With some of the toughest conditions for job-seekers in recent memory, BCS (British Computer Society) is encouraging workers and recent students in the London borough of Waltham Forest to make sure their IT skills are up to scratch in the race for employment.	24 Aug 2009
Green Business Awards extend deadline Open to all private, public and third sector organisations, the Green Business Awards recognise the most innovative, ambitious and effective initiatives by UK organisations for achieving environmental sustainability and implementing smart business practice	10 Aug 2009
Stricken businesses to benefit from Rapid Response service London businesses hit hardest by the recession and people facing redundancies can now access an immediate source of practical help thanks to a new service developed by Business Link in London, working with Jobcentre Plus and funded by the Mayor of London.	31 Mar 2009
Council announces action plan for local economy As the country continues to feel the pinch, Waltham Forest Council has announced a ten-point plan to ease the strain on local residents and businesses.	25 Feb 2009
Transport in Waltham Forest gets a boost The Mayor of London has announced £4.6 million funding for Waltham Forest to reduce road deaths, improve town centres and carry out road maintenance.	17 Dec 2008
Museum and Gallery opening hours extended Opening hours have been extended at Vestry House Museum and The William Morris Gallery.	01 Aug 2008