River Roding Sewage Crisis: MP Drags Environment Agency to the Table
Following severe discharges at the Royston Gardens outfall, local officials demand answers from Thames Water as our waterways face unprecedented pollution.
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.
Ilford Business Owners Invited to Shape the Town's Economic Future — Drop-In Session on 29 September
The Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework is seeking business views on how the town centre should develop. No booking needed — drop in anytime between 12pm and 3pm.
Ilford Townhouse Could Become Supported Living Home for Five Adults With Learning Difficulties
A planning application submitted to Redbridge Council on 8 September proposes converting a two-storey house in Herent Drive into a supported accommodation unit. A decision is due by 2 November.
Were You Affected by August's Water Outage? Ilford North MP Launches Survey for Residents
Wes Streeting's office is collecting residents’ experiences of the Thames Water outage to present directly to the company. Those without internet access can respond by phone.
Four Redbridge Businesses Fined for Employing Illegal Workers — Including a Gants Hill Hairdresser and Ilford High Road Sweet Shop
Government Immigration Enforcement data covering January to March 2026 names businesses on Eastern Avenue, High Road Ilford, Woodford Green and Chadwell Heath.
Giant Sea Turtles and Samba Drums Come to Ilford Town Centre This Saturday — Colours of Redbridge Parade
The Treasures of the Tide parade travels from Valentines Park through Cranbrook Road to The Exchange Ilford, starting at 11am. Free, fully step-free, with a sensory-friendly section.
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.
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.
