Council vote sends Walthamstow Dog Track one step closer to the knackers yard
Daniel Binns of the Walthamstow Guardian (as was) live blogged a fractious council meeting last night, in which Labour councillors outvoted Tories and Lib Dems 4-3 to approve development on the site of Walthamstow Stadium. Many locals want the stadium back as a greyhound track. Developers want to build nearly 300 homes.
The live blog tells you what you need to know, including that the final decision could now rest with the Mayor. Those who want the track back think they have his support…
Controversial bus adverts are turning already stressful commutes into intractable moral quandaries
Do I agree with the message on this bus? Do I object enough with the message on this bus to not get on and hope the next one is more agreeable and on time? Would this be an acceptable reason to arrive late to work? Mike Bonnet has been spending his commute asking some big questions.
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