Liberal Democrat councillorsproposed an alternative budget which would have allowed all the  Waltham Forest Direct Shops (WFD) to remain open. Regrettably it was not approved.

Now we learn that the Labour Cabinet has confirmed the closure of WFD shops in Leyton, Leytonstone and Chinfgord by the end of August.

It is understood that some services may be offered in local libraries – as yet no details are available.

The Walthamstow branch will remain open, as the Cabinet report says it is well-used, and is in the centre of the borough.