Author: Highams Park Planning Group

HPPG has responded to the Council’s Site Allocations Consultation

HPPG has responded to the Council’s Site Allocations Consultation

https://highamspark.london/community/news/hppgs-has-responded-to-the-councils-site-allocations-consultation/

Help save the green space at the rear of Larks Wood from development

Help save the green space at the rear of Larks Wood from development

Support designation of local Green Space next to Larks Wood

Planning Application submitted for James Yard off Larkshall Road

Planning Application submitted for James Yard off Larkshall Road

HPPG’s Objection Letter – James Yard

Highams Park Plan Adopted Unanimously by Waltham Forest Council

Highams Park Plan Adopted Unanimously by Waltham Forest Council

Waltham Forest Council Approved the HP Plan on 21st May We are pleased to advise that at the Council Meeting on the evening of 21st May, 2020 Waltham Forest Council voted unanimously to adopt the Highams Park Neighbourhood Plan (the HP Plan). The HP Plan 

HP Plan Approved by Council Cabinet on 23rd April

HP Plan Approved by Council Cabinet on 23rd April

The HP Plan took a big step forward when it was presented to and approved by the Council Cabinet on 23rd April . It still needs to be ratified by a full Council Meeting.  Please see the click on the link below for more information 

The Council has agreed The Highams Park Plan can be put to a referendum

The Council has agreed The Highams Park Plan can be put to a referendum

The Highams Park Plan was presented to the Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council on Thursday 10th October and it was agreed that the plan can now proceed to a referendum (public vote) of all residents of Highams Park.

We are currently working on tidying up all the documents required and discussing with Council Officers what the arrangements will be for the referendum.  There is a lot of preparatory work to be done but we are hopeful the referendum will be in March 2020. The Referendum Version of the Highams Park Plan is not  ready to publish as yet but we will put the documents on HPPG’s website when they are finalised and let you know more details of the referendum process as and when the information becomes available.
The Highams Park Plan has been in the making by members of the Highams Park Planning Group (HPPG) since November 2013, so this is a great step forward and the Coordinating Committee of HPPG should like to extend the grateful thanks to the many people who have worked so hard to get us to this stage.
Update on HP Plan 

Update on HP Plan 

The Highams Park Plan has passed its examination by an independent examiner (subject to some amendments). The examiner has recommended that the plan can now be prepared for a public vote and subsequent adoption  as an integral part of the Council’s planning policy (provided people 

THE ART OF REMEMBERING – By Paul Revoir

THE ART OF REMEMBERING – By Paul Revoir

As part of the 2019  Art Trail,   journalist and Highams Park resident Paul Revoir has written the fascinating article below about art critic John Berger who spent his early childhood in Highams Park, please read on and we hope you find it interesting: THE ART 

The Highams Park Spring Festival  – Sunday 19th May from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

The Highams Park Spring Festival  – Sunday 19th May from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

It’s the Spring Festival in The Highams Park, IG8 9RF (by the lake) on Sunday 19th May from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. There are lots of activities and entertainments lined up as well as around 50 craft stalls, hot and cold food stalls. Here’s a short summary of some of the things that will be happening on the day:
  • Performances by The Essex Dog Display Team
  • The Harlow Brass Band
  • Live music
  • Maypole Dancing Display
  • Bushcraft classes for children (details below on how to book)
  • The HP Great British Bake Off
  • A crafting tent for children
  • A traditional story Teller
  • Face painting
  • Children’s rides and other entertainments
  • Raffle with some lovely prizes (at The Friends of The Highams Park stand).
  • Crafts and other stalls
Food and drinks will also be available at Humphry’s Cafe  and don’t forget to check out the lovely art on display in the cafe by local artists as part of the 2019 HP Art Trail
How to book a Bushcraft Workshop Session at the Spring Festival
Discover how to make fire without any matches or find out about the creatures in the lake with pond dipping. The classes are for children accompanied by an adult and run for 45 minutes. The cost  is £4.75 per session per child. The classes will be run by Tinder Sticks CIC  (a social enterprise working to get more people outdoor confident and ignite a passion for our natural environment).  You can book online by clicking on one of the links below:
It’s not too late to take part in the HP Great British Bake Off at the Spring Festival and you can sign up by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/FhFEkVNwNCJuKaMa8
Toilet facilities: will be available to the rear of Humphry’s Cafe and in the cafe itself .
This event has been arranged by The Friends of the The Highams Park and most of the activities are free but there are some things you will have to pay for. If you enjoy the event please feel free to make a voluntary contribution at the Friends of The Highams Park tent during the day and all funds raised will be used to fund future events and to improve facilities in the park. If possible please walk to the event but if you do drive to the park please be considerate of residents living nearby when parking.
1. The Highams Park Art Trail from Friday 10th May to Sunday 19th May ; 2. New Animal Sculpture in Oak Hill Crescent

1. The Highams Park Art Trail from Friday 10th May to Sunday 19th May ; 2. New Animal Sculpture in Oak Hill Crescent

1.  Highams Park Art Trail (HP Art Trail)  HPPG’s Arts & Culture Team (ARC) have been working hard behind the scenes with a levy of local volunteers to put together the HP Art Trail, a comprehensive programme of events and exhibitions in and around Highams