Case study

Over £17 million funding for culture projects in Waltham Forest (Levelling Up Fund 2)

Over £17 million from the Levelling Up Fund will provide a boost for culture in Walthamstow.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 19 February 2024

New cultural hubs for the community

Three underused buildings in Walthamstow will be renovated and transformed into new spaces for community, culture and enterprise.

• the grade II* listed former manor house, Chestnuts House, which is on Historic England’s heritage at risk register will become a new centre for creative enterprise and innovation
• Hatherley Mews will be refurbished to provide new workspace and hospitality space. It will complement the new Soho Theatre in Walthamstow
• grade II listed Vestry House Museum will be transformed into a flexible and accessible destination that celebrates Waltham Forest’s culture and community

Improving public spaces

Levelling Up funding will help Walthamstow become a more inclusive, safe and welcoming cultural destination. Three key areas will be improved with new lighting, better surfacing, signage, public art and new trees and greenery.

The 3 areas are:

• Hoe Street
• St James Quarter
• Walthamstow High Street

This package of improvements will increase footfall in the town centre and make the area a more attractive place to live and visit.

Find out more about Levelling Up in Waltham Forest

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Published 19 February 2024