Local Information & Other Links
 
Several members have asked us for a reference list of local services and officials, as shown here, but if you have any suggestions for additions to the list please let us know.
We are also seeking to provide links to other local information services and Residents Associations which we hope will prove useful to you - similarly, if you have any suggestions for additions to the list please let us know.
 
Local Information:
London Borough of Waltham Forest
  • Waltham Forest Direct
    tel:  020 8496 3000
 
Councillors (including contact details and surgery times)
  • Clyde Loakes (Leader of the Council)
  • Jenny Gray
  • Marie Pye
 
Member of Parliament (information from London Borough of Waltham Forest)
 
london-e11 An independent community site covering Leytonstone, Snaresbrook and Wanstead. Forums, local listings and some interesting articles on local history and culture.
 
Animal Welfare Issues
  • Stray or injured domestic pets/wildlife
  • Barking dogs
 
Animal Nuisance Issues
  • Dog fouling
  • Pigeon fouling
 
Road & Street Issues
 
Reporting Your Local Problems...

You can report a wide range of problems either by calling Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000 or online by following this link >>>

 
DVLA
To report untaxed cars or outdated tax-discs, giving the car’s location, registration number and the month/year of expiry on the disc, if any, write to:
  • DVLA
    Vehicle Registration Enforcement Section
    Sidcup House
    12-18 Station Road
    SIDCUP
    DA15 7DA
    or
  • tel: 020 8302 9331
Leytonstone Area Police Contact
 
Reporting Issues to the Police
 
Leytonstone Library
  • Directions, telephone, fax and email details
  • Opening hours
  • Online catalogue search
 
First Stop Shop
This is located on the ground floor of Leytonstone Library, on the corner of Church Lane and the High Road, and is the place to go for enquiries about:
  • Council departments, services, events, etc.
  • Councillors’ Surgeries - the Councillors are listed above
  • Advice and help on issues such as housing, benefits etc.
  • CPZ Parking permits, daily and for visitors
 
Other Links:
Information:
 
Local & Other Tradesmen:
  • Gas & Heating Engineer
    John Battams
    Suite 2, Holywell House, Wellington Passage, Wanstead E11 2AL
    Tel: 020 8989 7360 / 020 8989 6686
    Website:
    www.eco-gas.co.uk
    "John has serviced my boiler for the last 3 years and is a very experienced, knowledgeable and professional engineer. He is meticulous and thorough in his work and his prices are very reasonable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others."
  • Builder & Kitchen Fitter
    Ian Dalchow
    Tel: 07930 345818
    Website:
    www.victoriankitchens.co.uk
    "Ian is fitting my new kitchen at the moment. Reliable and professional, he is doing an excellent job and is skilled at many aspects of the building trade - happy to do small half-day jobs, or large extensions or loft conversions. He is a local resident, living in Bushwood and his work can be seen on his website"
  • Floor sanding and varnishing
    Just Fires

    746 High Road, Leytonstone E11 3AW
    Tel: 020 8530 5715
  • Replacement sash windows
    I Foster & Sons

    Spring Gardens, Romford RM7 9LD
    Tel: 01708 725325
  • Building services
    A Building Services
    Tel/Fax: 020 8505 4202
    Mob: 07800 594438
    Email: ardian@autograf.pl
  • Builders
    John Rusden Builders
    Tel: 01702 432966 (Southend)
  • Kitchen/bedroom/bathroom fitter
    Ross Juggler
    Mob: 07590 362391
    Website: www.ciidesign.co.uk (under construction)
    "He's a perfectionist and does a lovely job"
  • Bicycle repairs
    Jim's Bikeworks
    Mob: 07917 850886
    Website: www.jimsbikeworks.com
    "Lives in South Woodford, but has a small van & is willing to collect from the BARA area"
  • Landscape gardener
    Phil Jones (trades as Phil Franklin Landscapes Ltd)
    Mob: 07810 587875
    "Has done some excellent work on my front and rear gardens"
  • Glass merchants & glazing contractors, including bevelling, embossing and leaded lights
    Essex Glass Limited
    1181 High Road
    Chadwell Heath
    RM6 4AL
    Tel: 020 8599 1622
    Fax: 020 8597 5306
    Website: www.essexglass.co.uk
    Email: cb@essexglass.co.uk
  • Plumbers
    COPs 24 Hour Plumbing Service
    Tel: 020 8530 4332
    Mob: 07971 202857
    Free estimates; no call out fees; work guaranteed for 12 months; OAP discounts
  • Builder/Maintenance
    Parker’s Maintenance
    39 Longship Way
    Maldon
    Essex
    CM9 6UJ
    Tel: 01621 856051
    Mob: 07914 261985
    Kitchen fitting; flooring; internal & external painting; papering; coving; dado rails; plastering; glazing; guttering; decking & patios.
    Free quotes; references available.
  • Carpenter & Joiner
    David Kallar
    Mob: 07958 511770
    Tel: 020 8598 9012
    Email: davidkallar@aol.com
    “He did a very good job on fitting a new front door, frame and side window on our house”
    A BARA member
  • Window Cleaner
    Simon Wraith
    Tel: 07739 743488

*Disclaimer:
These details are published as a free service to the community, and are based on the experiences of individual members. Neither Bushwood Area Residents' Association nor the editor of this website accepts any legal responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from dealings with the businesses or tradespeople mentioned on this website. It is up to readers to make their own assessment of the skills and trustworthiness of the business or person concerned, before entering into any contract with them.

 
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