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flag Waltham Forest Council faces £15M budget cut due to £31M overspend, citing low funding and high demand.

flag Waltham Forest Council faces a £15 million budget cut amid a £31 million overspend, citing ongoing financial pressures from reduced government funding and high service demand. flag The council, which serves an outer London area with inner-city needs, has cut services including council tax support and staffing, while over 1,500 households remained in temporary housing last November. flag Council leader Grace Williams called for urgent reform of the funding model and highlighted a £62,000 community initiative to address housing and safety. flag A government review of council funding is expected by late 2025. flag Meanwhile, the council is processing multiple planning applications for home extensions, conversions, and outbuildings across Walthamstow, Leyton, Chingford, and Forest Gate, with no immediate decisions announced.

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