Two community jumble trails will take place this summer, with residents selling pre-loved items and crafts from their front gardens

The planters on the railings outside The Cuckfield on Wanstead High Street have been given a new lease of life by a concerned local resident

Local volunteers have begun the annual task of removing Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Roding

The vice-chair of the Woodford and District Centre of the National Trust will give a talk about the history of war memorials on 10 June.

Two Green councillors were elected for the first time in Wanstead last month. Sue Whitehead represents Wanstead Village, alongside Milli Richards Clack representing Wanstead Park

Three Labour councillors were re-elected in Wanstead last month. Jo Blackman and Daniel Morgan-Thomas continue to represent Wanstead Village, alongside Emma Shepherd-Mallinson representing Wanstead Park

Afterlives Art Festival will encourage discussions about death, dying and end-of-life choices at Wanstead Library this month. Vision RCL’s Culture and Library Development Manager Samantha Goodey reports

Residents have expressed concern following tree clearance work at Wanstead Golf Club

Wanstead Climate Action will host a community screening of People’s Emergency Briefing at Wanstead Library in June to explore what the growing risks of climate change could mean locally. Sunil Kapur reports

Plans have been submitted to redevelop the site of the Ark Fish Restaurant on Hermon Hill

Two organised bike rides will depart from Wanstead Park next month

Wanstead Bowling Club and Wanstead Golf Club have entered into a new partnership