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24th Apr 2013: Iain Duncan Smith presents a written statement to the House of Commons. [read more] about Social Justice: Transforming Lives
11th March 2013: Iain Duncan Smith answers back bench MPs’ questions on issues including housing benefit, the Troubled Families Programme and benefit payment methods. [read more] about Work and Pensions Questions
28th January 2013: Iain Duncan Smith answers MPs’ questions on the implementation of the benefit cap. [read more] about Work and Pensions Questions
Thorpe Hall Primary School in Highams Park hosted a huge Diamond Jubilee party on Friday 1st June. The event was a double celebration as Thorpe Hall had just received the good news that they will be given funding for a new dining hall, thanks to pressure which Iain has put on the Council to make this happen. [read more] about IAIN CELEBRATES DIAMOND JUBILEE AT THORPE HALL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Since the iconic stadium was bought by London & Quadrant in 2008, Iain has fought hard to save the dog track and to prevent L&Q from building a housing development on the site. L&Q have so far refused to sell the site, despite opposition to their plans by the vast majority of Chingford & Walthamstow residents, and despite it having been proven that they will make a substantial loss of taxpayers’ money if they go ahead with their plans. [read more] about WALTHAMSTOW STADIUM
Waltham Forest is home to some violent gangs and the area was hit by the August 2011 riots, in which shops in Chingford and elsewhere were looted. Iain has been working closely with Chris Robbins (Waltham Forest Council Leader) and others at the Council on their anti-gangs strategy. He recently arranged a press conference at the House of Commons in order to publicise the Borough’s anti-gangs programme and encourage discussion from other Boroughs. [read more] about WALTHAM FOREST ANTI-GANGS STRATEGY
Iain has been involved in a number of campaigns in South Woodford recently against anti-social behaviour problems caused by late-night establishments such as Funky Mojoe’s, the Vault and the Napier Arms. Iain recently hosted a very well-attended public meeting to discuss the issue and he is hosting another on Friday 20th July, 5pm-7pm, at St Mary’s Church on South Woodford High Road. All residents are welcome so please do come along if you can. [read more] about ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN SOUTH WOODFORD
Iain is keeping up the pressure on the Council to reject the numerous planning applications and appeals by the developer who wants to demolish the historic Bedford House on Bedford Road in South Woodford. We will keep you posted! [read more] about BEDFORD ROAD PLANNING APPLICATION
A telecoms company has made a planning application to erect a phone mast on The Green in Chingford, very near St Anthony’s Primary School and lots of homes. Iain will put pressure on the Council to reject this application as phone masts pose a health risk to young children and are unsightly! [read more] about CHINGFORD PHONE MAST