# active travel (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover active travel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Campaigners demand action as disabled high-rise tenants left at risk of Grenfell-style tragedy](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/22/campaigners-demand-action-as-disabled-high-rise-tenants-left-at-risk-of-grenfell-style-tragedy/) _2026-08-22 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ Despite new regulations many disabled tenants continue to feel unsafe reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter Disabled Londoners in high rise flats are still living in fear over their safety if a fire was to break out, a leading campaigner has said. Fifteen of the 37 disabled residents living in Grenfell Tower at the time \[…\] ## [Forest Road and Wood Street junction to shut for works this weekend](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/21/forest-road-and-wood-street-junction-to-shut-for-works-this-weekend/) _2026-08-21 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ Between 8pm and 5am until Monday 24th August, the junction will be completely closed to traffic ## [Waltham Forest set to pay for police officers’ salaries following Met deal](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/21/waltham-forest-set-to-pay-for-police-officers-salaries-following-met-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ The town hall will begin paying towards the salaries of the Met's coroner officers from 2028 ## [London is building too many small flats instead of family homes, new report claims](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/21/london-is-building-too-many-small-flats-instead-of-family-homes-new-report-claims/) _2026-08-21 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ Long-serving Conservative on London Assembly warns families are "leaving the capital en masse" thanks to current City Hall policies ## [Popular West African restaurant reopens in Leyton after refurb](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/20/popular-west-african-restaurant-reopens-in-leyton-after-refurb/) _2026-08-20 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ Tasty African Food in Church Road has reopened after a year of refurbishment works ## [London City Airport says expansion would be ‘part of the East London growth story’](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/20/london-city-airport-says-expansion-would-be-part-of-the-east-london-growth-story/) _2026-08-20 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ The Newham-based airport is on a PR drive as it bids to win approval for its controversial expansion plans ## [Advertorial: Why Independent Shops in Waltham Forest Are Building Their Own Online Stores](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/20/advertorial-why-independent-shops-in-waltham-forest-are-building-their-own-online-stores/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Brown · Waltham Forest Echo_ A growing number of independent retailers across Waltham Forest are launching their own e-commerce websites, not to replace the market stall or corner shop, but to reach customers who never walk past. ## [Five Whipps Cross wards receive award for ‘outstanding’ end-of-life care](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/19/five-whipps-cross-wards-receive-award-for-outstanding-end-of-life-care/) _2026-08-19 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ ICU, Syringa Ward, Sage Ward, Sycamore Ward and the Margaret Centre were all recognised by the Gold Standards Framework, a charity which campaigns for dignity and compassion in end-of-life care ## [24/7 community mental health hub to open in Waltham Forest in 2028](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/19/24-7-community-mental-health-hub-to-open-in-waltham-forest-in-2028/) _2026-08-19 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ The North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has unveiled plans for three ‘community mental health hubs’ in Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, and Redbridge ## [London bus drivers pissing in bottles thanks to lack of toilets](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/19/london-bus-drivers-pissing-in-bottles-thanks-to-lack-of-toilets/) _2026-08-19 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ Campaign launched calling on TfL to provide accessible toilet facilities for drivers ## 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[Greens launch public consultation on bringing dockless e-bikes to Waltham Forest](https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/17/greens-launch-public-consultation-on-bringing-dockless-e-bikes-to-waltham-forest/) _2026-08-17 · Waltham Forest · Waltham Forest Echo_ The previous Labour administration did not allow Lime, Forest and other bike-rental companies to operate in the borough, but now residents are being given a say on the issue