Redbridge Launches 25-Year Vision for Ilford — 6,000 New Homes, 1,200 Jobs, and a Redesigned Town Centre
The public consultation on the Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework runs until 30 October. Residents, businesses and community organisations are all invited to respond.
Redbridge Drivers Fined for Pavement Parking After Council Prosecutions
Three drivers were prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court for blocking pavements on Ilford Hill, Clements Road and Perth Road — as Redbridge considers a borough-wide parking overhaul.
New Hatton Special School Site Opens in Ilford — £10.9 Million Investment to Keep SEND Children Closer to Home
The refurbished building provides specialist classrooms, sports facilities and dedicated support spaces for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Redbridge Council Developing New Supported Housing Strategy — Must Publish by March 2027
A follow-up to our report on Redbridge's housing crisis projections. This is the council's proposed response to figures showing homelessness demand rising 47% and learning disability needs rising 75%.
Homelessness in Redbridge Set to Rise 47% — New Report Reveals Scale of Pressure on Housing and Care Services
Demand for supported housing linked to domestic abuse, learning disabilities and mental health is also projected to surge over the coming decade, according to a new council report.
600 Million Litres of Sewage Enter the River Roding in Redbridge Every Year, Study Finds
Cran Brook at Valentines Park is named as the single worst source of sewage pollution. Charities are calling on Redbridge Council, Thames Water and the Environment Agency to act urgently — but Thames Water says fixes could take up to a year.
Redbridge Council Leader Apologises for Wanstead High School Build Delays — Blames Contractor Failures as Well as Insolvency
Cllr Kam Rai says the contractor's performance during the project "fell short of expected standards" before the company entered insolvency. A new contractor is yet to be appointed.
Redbridge Council Weighs Proposed 5 AM Operating Hours for Ilford Lane Venue
Khaba seeks overnight trading permissions for Ramadan 2027 at Unit 2, 210 Ilford Lane, triggering noise and public safety objections from council officers.
Redbridge Council Submits Government Funding Bid to Rebuild Broadmead Road Bridge
A formal bid has been submitted to the Department for Transport's Structures Fund. If successful, rebuilding the bridge — which spans the Central line — would still take several years to complete.
Ilford Lane Restaurant Seeks 2am Licence — Police, Council and Community All Object
Naan Staap at 209 Ilford Lane has applied to serve food until 2am seven days a week, in an area already subject to a Public Space Protection Order for anti-social behaviour.
Redbridge Council Forecasts £5.4m Overspend — Libraries and Leisure to Be Tendered
The council's financial position remains under significant pressure, with stability now not expected until 2029/30. Libraries, sports facilities and grounds maintenance are all heading to market.
Wanstead Flat Development Gets Minor Design Changes Approved — Height Increase Noted
A nine-unit residential block under construction on The Avenue has been permitted to increase in height slightly, despite acknowledged impact on a nearby conservation area.
Redbridge Crime Down 55% in Two Years — But a Quarter of Local Officers Regularly Deployed Elsewhere
Operation Burleigh secured 26 convictions for theft in Ilford Town Centre, while neighbourhood crime has fallen sharply. Police warn a £125m Met funding gap is putting pressure on borough staffing.
Redbridge Schools Face £17m SEND Funding Gap — As Borough Plans to Cut Primary Places
The council's schools budget is running a significant deficit driven by soaring demand for specialist support, while primary school rolls are shrinking.
Police Object to Goodmayes Snooker Club Licence Transfer — Citing Illegal Gambling and Banned Machines
Officers found multiple unlicensed gaming machines including one banned in the UK during a February 2026 inspection. Police believe the licence transfer is a tactic to shield those under investigation.
