New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Waltham Forest. In Barts Health NHS Trust, 4,552 people waited over 4 hours to be seen in December. Even more alarmingly, 1,136 people waited over 12 hours to be seen in December during the winter crisis.
Waltham Forest has seen a shocking rise in catalytic converter thefts, a crime that causes misery for hundreds of residents a year and is pushing up car insurance premiums for everyone.
A recent survey by claims.co.uk has found that Waltham Forest Council is the sixth most complained about council in England. Liberal Democrats think that residents deserve better service from the council
Waltham Forest Council has spent £220,000 of Covid recovery funding on free events outside the Town Hall. What services could have been supported instead?
Do make sure to remember that next week bins in Waltham Forest will be collected one day later than usual. There will be no changes during New Year's week.
A recent survey by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism showed that 97% of private rents in Waltham Forest are unaffordable for people on benefits.
