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:

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

📢 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!

And our final candidate for Churchfields, Rita Mahli 🙌 Rita has lived in the area for 14 years and is standing because she believes her community deserves better representation. A university worker and trade unionist, Rita is a bold supporter of grassroots politics: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🗂️📢🌱

Also standing in Churchfields, Jillian Ghose 🙌 Jillian has lived in Churchfields for the last 20 years, has a professional background in nutrition and school governance, and is a caring and passionate supporter of the community's health and wellbeing. See more here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🍎💪📋

Introducing Helen Watson for Churchfields 🙌 Helen has lived in the area for 25 years. Both of her children attended local schools, and she sits on the board of two charities: The Friends of Redbridge Music School and Show Racism the Red Card. More on Helen here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🎶 🤝 ⚽️

And our final Valley candidate, Simon Deville 🙌 Simon has lived locally for almost 10 years, and works in higher education supporting student wellbeing. He is a lifelong trade unionist and an advocate for community-led politics and People's Assemblies. More here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news ✊🏫🪧

Introducing Saqeeb Howlader for Valley 🙌 Saqeeb is a father and local resident, standing to help build a community where everyone can truly thrive. An ACCA Fellow with experience running local sports clubs, he brings expertise in governance and finance. Read more: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 📊🏑🚴

Today, it's all about Valley ward. First, Matt Romo 🙌 Matt was born at Whipps and raised in Chingford. Since 2018, he has worked in the health and social care sector, supporting people with disabilities, learning difficulties and complex needs. More on Matt here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news ♿️🫂🏥

Progressive independents are standing all over England in the local elections. If you have them in your manor give them a look, a like, and a vote. #elections26 #chingford #wooodford #london

And our third Larkswood candidate, Jennifer Larbie 🙌 Jennifer currently leads advocacy, policy and campaigns at Christian Aid. As a local resident and a mum, she is standing as an independent to serve the community – not a political party. More on Jennifer here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news ✝️💒🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Next up, Debs Hollingsworth for Larkswood 🙌 Debs has lived in E4 for many years and is deeply embedded in local community life. A teacher for over 20 years, she is a passionate advocate for inclusive education, especially for those with additional needs. More here: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🚸👩‍🏫🧡

Introducing Sarah Chaney for Larkswood 🙌 Sarah brings over a decade of experience campaigning for housing and tenant rights. With a background in arts, education and health, Sarah has also helped establish a wide range of community wellbeing activities. Read more: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 🏡🎨📚

🚨 If you live in the Valley or Larkswood wards of Waltham Forest, or the Churchfields ward in Redbridge, you’ll be able to vote for candidates from CWG Community Independents in the upcoming election for borough councillors: www.cwgcommunity.org.uk/news 📰

BREAKING VALENTINE'S DAY NEWS: Roses are red Labour’s gone blue I’m voting Indie I hope you do too 💜 More updates on Monday.

We spent the weekend in South Chingford and Woodford Green listening to residents' priorities for our area. With less than 90 days until the local elections, join us and help us shape our community’s future! Sign up for all CWG Community Independents updates via the link in our bio.

Over the weekend, Chingford & Woodford Green Community Independents have been out leafletting in Redbridge & Waltham Forest, introducing our group to local residents. With just over 3 months to go until local elections, join us and help bring real change to our community. Sign up here: bit.ly/cwgci

Join us on January 26th, when Faiza hosts David Wearing, Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Sussex, to talk geopolitics and the New World Order, from Venezuela and Iran to Greenland. Book your tickets here: bit.ly/3LLCVSC @faizashaheen.bsky.social

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