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New social rent homes completed at Barkingside Yard

New social rent homes completed at Barkingside Yard

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New Police Hub opens in Woodford

A landmark agreement between Redbridge Council and the Metropolitan Police Service will help bring frontline officers back into communities.

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It's official: Redbridge is one of the best places to live in the UK

Redbridge has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025.

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Apply now: Turn your street into a vibrant, fun community by becoming a ‘Redbridge Play Street’

Local communities are being invited to turn their street into a hive of fun and activity in time for spring by applying to become a Redbridge Play Street. The scheme empowers local people to create thriving, close-knit communities on their street, and encourage more outdoor play opportunities for children.

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Recycle correctly to stop batteries and vapes becoming a fire risk

Local people are being alerted to the dangers of throwing away old batteries in their household waste bins and recycling boxes following fires at waste and recycling plants across the UK caused by dumped batteries.

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Seven new schools join Redbridge Schools Streets programme to create safer and healthier school journeys for local children

Thousands more school children in the borough will enjoy safer and healthier school journeys as Redbridge’s successful School Streets programme is rolled out at a further seven schools following the February half-term holiday.

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