The delayed decision on the future of the Evergreen Field has been put back again, after a series of revisions and delays to the process. It had been expected that council officers would give a verdict by the end of April.
But a spokesperson for Redbridge Council said: “The application is currently being considered by council officers and it is anticipated that the application will be referred to the Council’s Planning Committee for a decision no later than July.”
Look out for an advert featuring a Skoda apparently staring meaningfully into Heronry Pond. Filming captured by regular correspondent JW.
Wanstead characters played their part in the national discourse last week, with Victor Adebowale winning much admiration for his turn on the BBC’s Question Time.
Meanwhile Wes Streeting, who is still the MP for parts of Wanstead, although boundary changes will end that, became one of the memes of the year for his epic eye-roll at the question asked by Tory MP Chris Philp if Congo and Rwanda were different countries.
This came just hours after Eddie Nestor hosted the BBC One hustings for the London Mayoral candidates.
And all in the same week that Chizzy Akodulu was a pointless answer – kudos to her.
If only Ronnie O’Sullivan hadn’t been knocked out at the Crucible we would have been set.
The end of an era at Nightingale Green as Ash and Paula from Anne’s Newsagents end their 27-year run of 12-hour days, seven days a week. The shop was a lifeline for many, especially during lockdowns. It will now be refurbished and reopened by a new owner. But to Ash and Paula, thank you for your service.
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Blue tits are nesting in a pedestrian crossing indicator box on Hermon Hill (not the actual traffic light).
That’s it, really. This is the content you come for.
The unofficial experiment being conducted in Wanstead over the past few years – to see just how many coffee shops one High Street can sustain – is gearing up.
The long-observed Wagon Wanstead cafe, which has been standing idle for more than a year, has now opened. Inside looks very smart, with Perky Blenders coffee being served and some attractive-looking pastries on offer. Opening next door to the well-established and much-loved Bare Brew is a brave move.
But an even bigger venture is being prepared for the former Sumo Fresh site, which rumour had it was going to become a curry restaurant.
Joice Cafe already has branches in Stoke Newington, Balham and Mill Hill, and from looking at the menus on offer in those places, this is going to be more than a coffee shop with a range of breakfasts, brunches, and wines/spirits. They even offer Dirty Chai Lattes, whatever they may be.
The newcomers will take, at our count, the coffee shop/cafe tally to 15, in addition to pubs and restaurants. Just how elastic is the demand for coffee? If they bring more people into Wanstead and increase its vitality and vibrancy then few will complain.
It’s long been Wansteadium’s tradition to wish new traders good luck in their ventures, and we do so now too. But we also wish good luck to the establishments who have been toiling away for years.
