Chingford Green and Hatch Lane Coffee Morning Friday, 28 November, 2025 I would like to thank everyone who attended today’s coffee morning at the 15th Chingford Scout Hut. It was a pleasure speaking with Chingford Green and Hatch Lane residents about the key issues affecting our community, including the Chingford Police Station front desk closure, parking charges on Station Road and dropped kerbs. As your Member of Parliament, I remain committed to working for you and... Local News
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Universal Basic Income is not the answer 18th March 2020 There is no doubt now that the Covid-19 crisis is a national emergency. The NHS is already being pushed to full capacity. Our healthcare professionals are... Articles
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Visit to Milne Court, Churchfields 1st February 2020 Sir Iain Duncan Smith visits Milne Court in Churchfields, South Woodford and toured the 57 apartments specially designed for Jewish people living with physical... Local News