Waltham Forest, London, N17 9NH

Waltham Forest London Borough Council, also known as Waltham Forest Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Waltham Forest in London. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is an outer London borough formed in 1965 from the merger of the Essex municipal boroughs of Leyton, Walthamstow and Chingford. The council provides local services and governance for the area, which includes a range of residential neighbourhoods and community facilities. Residents in Waltham Forest benefit from the borough’s council services and the local identity that emerged from its historical roots in the former municipal boroughs. The borough’s formation in 1965 marked a consolidation of local governance, aiming to support the growing suburban population in this part of London.