Local elections are fast approaching. If someone you know hasn't received a polling card yet, they should register now! Key dates to remember: Deadline to register: April 20 Deadline to register for postal vote: April 21 Deadline for proxy vote application: April 28 Vote Independent on 7th May!

This week, we were out in support of @e11_unplugged who is standing as an independent in Leytonstone Ward. A teacher who specialises in Inclusion and SEND, Rhiannon Eglin has been a councillor since 2022. Like us, she wants to organise People’s Assemblies so that Leytonstone residents have a voice.

Another busy few days out across Chingford & Woodford Green. We were joined by our supporter Faiza Shaheen in sunny Churchfields, and by friends from Waltham Forest Community Coalition and Waltham Forest Greens in Larkswood & Valley today. Lots of interest from residents excited to vote for change.

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Hope you've been enjoying the sun! We've been out this past week talking to residents around Chingford, as well as dropping by community events at the Dog Stadium, with crafts, egg decorating and an Easter Egg Hunt organised by local residents. 😎 🐣 Join us: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved

Promoted by Alistair Smailes and Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents on behalf of Sarah Chaney, Simon Deville, Jillian Ghose, Deborah Hollingsworth, Saqeeb Howlader, Jennifer Larbie, Rita Mahli, Matt Romo and Helen Watson, all c/o 110 Beech Hall Road, London, E4 9NX.

It’s official! Our fabulous candidates have delivered their nomination papers for the local elections 🗳️ On Thursday 7th May you can vote for Community Independents in Larkswood, Valley and Churchfields wards. Let’s make real change happen in our community 💪

Our Independent Candidates in South Chingford are standing to give our community a real voice in council chambers and beyond. We pledge to: 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Ensure the community has a say through People’s Assemblies 🚌 Develop a community plan for South Chingford 🏗️ Hold developers to account (1/2)

Another weekend round-up from Chingford and Woodford Green Community Independents 💫 1️⃣ Larkswood candidates Sarah Chaney and Debs Hollingsworth at the Wadham Meadow Spring Clean on Saturday 🌸 2️⃣ Over in Churchfields Rita Mahli, Jill Ghose and volunteers canvassing on Queen Mary Estate 🌞

Join the next #SouthChingford People’s Assembly to share ideas, build connections, and help shape the future of our community 🏡 Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm at Salisbury Manor School E4 8YJ 📆 Reserve a free spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️

Our next monthly discussion is happening on Monday! Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right. Book your place here:

Resisting the Rise of the Far Right

Join Faiza Shaheen and Asad Rehman to discuss what we can do to combat racism and the far right.

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Join us tomorrow for our big Campaign Day! Details here: actionnetwork.org/events/south... 🧡 We'll be joined by the Waltham Forest Community Coalition and Faiza Shaheen at 11.00 to knock on doors in the #ChingfordMount area with our Larkswood and Valley candidates ✊ #southchingford #chingford

We've been out canvassing in Valley and Larkswood! We've had a great response on the doorstep and lots of people are excited to vote for local people who are rooted in the community and committed to real change. Come along this week: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🌼

🚨 Our first People’s Assembly in #SouthChingford is taking place tomorrow! We’re excited to welcome everyone at St Edmund's Church (Larkswood Road, E4) this Wednesday, 11 March. Reserve a free spot via the Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️ #Chingford #ChingfordMount

International Women’s Day 2026 is calling for equal rights – and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights. Thanks to all our members, supporters and candidates who work every day towards RIGHTS, JUSTICE, ACTION for ALL women and girls.

We've been out on Wynndale Road and Maybank this weekend chatting with residents. The #BroadmeadRoadBridge closure has affected daily life and many feel the council has just left residents to deal with it. A lot of interest in voting Independent and having their voices heard ✊

My friend Rosa Gomez - a hard working and popular councillor here in #Redbridge, London - has been barred as a councillor after the local authority stopped her carer from assisting her at council meetings. It’s blatant #disability #discrimination. #woodford www.facebook.com/share/p/1AkY...

A busy weekend for CWGCI, from canvassing in Churchfields to supporting the Greens in neighbouring wards, here’s some highlights 📸 1️⃣ Door-knocking in Churchfields: a lot of appetite for change! Our candidates Helen Watson, Rita Mahli, and volunteers had some great conversations on the doorstep 🌱

Do you have some time to spare this weekend? We're out campaigning across our area and would love to see some new faces! 🧡 No experience necessary. Full details on our website: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/get-involved 🔗 📆 28 February: Churchfields 📆 1 March: Valley 📆 1 March: Larkswood

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📢 Calling South Chingford! We are holding the first of a series of People’s Assemblies on 11 March 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Reserve a spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-as... 🎟️ 📅 Weds 11 March, 7.30pm 📍St Edmunds Church, Chingford E4 8JL 🧡 Open to all in Valley and Larkswood wards

Our Redbridge candidates were out today in Churchfields, listening and talking to local residents. We'll be out again tomorrow in Waltham Forest, in both Larkswood and Valley wards. Join us! 💜 🧡 💜 Sign up for all CWG Community Independents updates here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/join-us

Everyone here at CWG Community Independents hopes you’ve enjoyed getting to know the names and faces of the candidates we’re endorsing and supporting for the upcoming local elections on Thursday 7th May 🗳️ As a summary…

Help us create a new movement that will put people back at the centre of politics in Chingford & Woodford Green.

We aim to: Support community groups, residents, and young people to take action and elevate them. Hold monthly discussions to help foster understanding of the way the world works for some but not for others. Bring the community together to create solutions for the issues constituents face.

Despite the election of a Labour government after 14 years of failed Conservative policies, many people still feel unrepresented. The two-party system continually fails to address issues faced by local people and puts party before community.

Our local, independent candidate, Faiza Shaheen, ran a campaign rooted in community, harnessed the energy for change that exists here and laid the groundwork for a Chingford & Woodford Green that works for everyone.

During the 2024 General Election, we caught a glimpse of what people-powered, community politics can achieve.

We need local and vocal representative like Jill to call this failing council to account. Vote Indy on May 7th.

Churchfields deserves strong representation and Helen would be just that - let’s stop doing ‘politics as usual’ and vote Indy on 7th May.

Rita will make a great representative for the people of Churchfields. Vote Indy on May 7th!