Local News

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Redevelopment of Walthamstow site 'to create construction work' An agreement has been signed for the redevelopment of Walthamstow Stadium in east London, which could generate new jobs in construction.	16 Aug 2010
Businesses urged to take advantage of 2012 opportunities with two years to go With two years to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the London business community is being encouraged to take advantage of the commercial opportunities that are still available for businesses of all sizes.	28 Jul 2010
UKTI reveals the opportunities available in Chinas emerging cities British firms keen to seek their fortune in the Far East attended an event at The IET: Savoy Place, in London today to hear for themselves how exporting to China, the second largest economy in the world, can transform their business.	27 Jul 2010
Firm returns with Arcade site plan THE FIRM which pulled out of a scheme to develop Walthamstow’s Arcade site has approached the council with a new proposal for the empty plot.	02 Jul 2010
New training programme helps company executives With growing awareness of the importance of international trade in building economic recovery and future prosperity, it has never been more important for UK businesses to have the necessary skills to meet the challenge of exporting.	02 Jul 2010
RSA Trust sponsored garden is opened by Her Majesty the Queen On 11th June 2010, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Capel Manor College to open the new Queens' Garden, sponsored by the RSA Trust.	16 Jun 2010
Michael Polledri has been awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2010	16 Jun 2010
A Waltham Forest College student's t-shirt design hits high street shops A TALENTED fashion student has won a national competition to design a t-shirt for a high street shop.	07 May 2010
ENTREPRENEUR HAS A GRAND IDEA FOR WATER CONSUMPTION GiveMeTap redefines the way we consume water on the go	05 May 2010
Leyton High Road shops to benefit from Olympic grant Businessman discussed how a £400,000 grant to improve shop fronts in Leyton High Road in the run up to the 2012 Olympics should be spent.	01 Apr 2010
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