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As part of the Coppermill Area Scheme and our commitment to making walking and cycling easy, safe and enjoyable, we have created new blended ‘Copenhagen’ crossings at 7 locations to help prioritise pedestrians at junctions.
These crossings, which have already been installed at hundreds of locations across the borough, mean drivers must slow down when entering or exiting the side road and give way to pedestrians crossing the road. The crossings extend the pavement across the carriageway, making crossing the road easier for many road users.
We understand that some local people may not be familiar with these new crossings and will be installing new signs at the locations to explain what they are. More information on the crossings and how to use them can be found online by visiting www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/blended-copenhagen-crossings
If you have any comments or questions about the crossings or the Coppermill Area scheme please email enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk
In July 2020, we sent an update leaflet to all addresses within the scheme area informing the local community about how Covid-19 had affected funding for highway and transport improvements in the borough; and that Transport for London (TfL) was unable to provide planned funding for Liveable Neighbourhoods schemes across London, including the Coppermill Area scheme.
Instead, TfL provided replacement emergency funding called the “London Streetspace Plan” (LSP), to enable implementation of some highway changes to address various issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The leaflet outlined the changes being taken forward in the Coppermill area with funding from the LSP, and can be accessed by clicking here.
The schemes that were outlined in the above mentioned leaflet have now been implemented. Where measures have been introduced on an interim/experimental basis, ongoing monitoring is currently taking place to understand how these measures are performing. The results of the monitoring and review process will help inform further decisions on whether to make these measures permanent, make adjustments, or possibly withdraw them.
The council has recently been able to secure further funding from TfL for the Coppermill area. This additional funding will enable some of the other measures planned as part of the original Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme to be delivered. Unfortunately, the additional funding is not sufficient to deliver everything that formed part of the original scheme at this stage, but still represents a significant further investment in the area. These will include the Coppermill Lane corridor improvements, some of the public realm improvements, the highways and pedestrian improvements and the traffic calming improvements.
Read more information on the scheme and construction dates here.
In January 2020, we sent an update leaflet to all addresses within the scheme area informing the local community of the feedback received to the public consultation that took place in June 2019. The leaflet also included details of the changes that would be progressed towards construction, which was due to start in late Spring 2020. The leaflet can be accessed here.
However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have seen a substantial reduction, and in many cases complete withdrawal, of funding for transport and highway improvements. This includes funding that we were expecting from TfL to deliver schemes like the Coppermill Area scheme. As a result we are unfortunately unable to progress some of the schemes we were originally planning to, and have had to prioritise which measures and proposals to take forward based on their expected benefit and amount of funding now available.
Funding for this scheme will now be supported via the TfL “London Streetspace Plan” (LSP), which is aimed at providing emergency funding for implementing lower cost, high impact highways infrastructure schemes that will address various issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The LSP schemes aim to encourage and enable social distancing and ease potential pressure on London’s streets and transport system by encouraging the use of sustainable and active modes of travel. Further detailed information can be found here.
Unfortunately, the funding being provided through the London Streetspace Programme for the Coppermill Area scheme is significantly less than we were expecting as part of the original Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme. Therefore, certain proposals such as some of the Coppermill Lane corridor improvements, some of the public realm improvements, some of the highways and pedestrian improvements, and the traffic calming improvements will not be delivered at present. However, subject to future funding availability we may be able to review this, and we will update residents with further information via the scheme website.
Read more about the scheme being taken forward and construction dates here.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Coppermill consultation over the summer. We have been busy analysing the feedback received during the consultation and investigating some of the ideas, suggestions and comments made by those who took part. A scheme update letter will be sent to all properties within the scheme boundary in January 2020 which will include a summary of the consultation feedback received, an outline of the proposals that we intend to take forward, and the next steps for the project. If you have any specific questions about the scheme please email us at enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk
Local EventsExhibition ‘Mexico’ by Whitefield Academy Trust Date: Fri 20 December, 2019 All Day
Location: The Mill @ Coppermill Lane, 7-11 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, E17 7HA
An explosion of colour from pupils at the Whitefield Academy Trust with their new exhibition “Mexico!” featuring works created while studying all aspects of Mexican culture.
Students from Whitefields have exhibited regularly at The Mill for the last few years, and their colourful and energetic work always brightens up the Living Room. We’re delighted to welcome them back.
Please do come along to enjoy an exhibition which will brighten up your day during the last month of 2019 and first two months of 2020.
The exhibition can be viewed from Tuesday 10 December 2019 to Friday 7 February 2020 – on:
· Tuesdays to Fridays from 9.30am to 6pm
· Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm
But – with apologies, please note, the following date you will not be able to view the exhibition
· Sat 21 Dec 2019 to Fri 3 Jan 2020 – The Mill will be closed for the Christmas/New Year break.
Price: Free
Organiser's website: themille17.org
Contact Phone number: 020 8521 3211
Contact Email: artworks@themille17.org
Storytelling and Festive Trail with Santa Claus
Dates: 7th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Location: Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, London N17 9NH
Santa Claus will be visiting Walthamstow Wetlands again this Christmas! Come and meet him in the festive Grotto where he will be reading stories and handing out gifts. Storytelling will be followed by a winter-themed trail through the site where children can explore nature, discover beasts great and small and learn about the birds that call Walthamstow Wetlands home. Santa will also be making an appearance on the trail so make sure you keep your eyes open for him!
Duration: Allow 45 minutes for storytelling with Santa Claus, gift and photo opportunity; activity sheets can then be collected from the front desk to enjoy at own pace with parent(s) (allow approximately 30 minutes/1 hour)
Price: £10 per child to include one gift per child. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or purchased directly from the Engine House shop.
Age: 2 years +
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite
Holiday Activity: Fire
Dates: Tuesday 31st December, 10am-12pm; 1-3pm
Location: Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, London N17 9NH
Come for an afternoon all about homes at Walthamstow Wetlands. Join London Wildlife Trust for storytelling, outdoor activities and arts & crafts. Create animal homes-inspired art, look for different homes around site and enjoy sensory play.
Drop-in - all are welcome to this event. Children will need to be accompanied.
Price: Free
No need to register
In 2018, Waltham Forest Council was successful in securing initial funding from Transport for London (TfL) to develop a Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme in the Coppermill Area. The aim of the scheme being to encourage residents, businesses and visitors to use more active modes of transport in their day-to-day lives, so that together we can reduce congestion, tackle air pollution and improve the health and wellbeing of local people.
We anticipate a parklet will help to enhance the local environment and support an increase in footfall for businesses nearby. We expect this parklet will be in place for one month to enable us to collect sufficient data on the effectiveness of the Parklet in this location. If it is successful then we could consider leaving it in place for longer.
Please add your feedback about the parklet trial here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NGX8YNG
We anticipate a parklet on Station Rd will help to enhance the local environment and support an increase in footfall for businesses nearby. We expect this parklet will be in place for at least one month to enable us to collect sufficient data on the effectiveness of the Parklet in this location. If it is successful then we could consider leaving it in place for longer.
Please visit the survey to give us your feedback and suggest locations for the Parklet: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Z2BPPBB
In 2018, Waltham Forest Council was successful in securing initial funding from Transport for London (TfL) to develop a Liveable Neighbourhoods scheme in the Coppermill Area. The aim of the scheme being to encourage residents, businesses and visitors to use more active modes of transport in their day-to-day lives, so that together we can reduce congestion, tackle air pollution and improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The scheme will build upon previous schemes in the area and join up key locations in the borough including Walthamstow Wetlands, St James Street Heritage and Blackhorse Lane to ensure everyone can travel safely and easily, while providing a more appealing environment to be enjoyed.
How to get involvedFor the past 12 months we have been engaging with residents, businesses and local accessibility groups and key stakeholders to find out what they would like to see improved. Based on this feedback we have created a set of proposals for the area. We are now starting a public consultation on our proposals and want everyone who lives or works in the area to have their say on the proposals to help shape the final improvements.
There are a number of ways you can participate in the public consultation which starts on Monday 24 June and ends on Sunday 14 July.
We are also holding two informal drop-in sessions where you can talk to us about the plans.
The Black Path Cycleway 27 (formerly Quietway 2) – advance works drop-in:
We are also holding a number of specific events for business and accessibility groups in the Coppermill area if you would like to attend please email enjoy@walthamforest.gov.uk
Accessibility Forum:
Business Forum: