Redbridge Council

Registration for the 2026 11 plus entrance test is open until 5pm, Monday 15 June 2026.

No late registrations will be accepted, so please make sure you complete the process before the deadline. Children must be registered while they are in Year 5, and they will sit the test at the start of Year 6, on Friday 18 September 2026.

Special arrangements:

If your child requires special arrangements—similar to those used for SATs—please let us know at the time of application.

You will need to provide a care plan from your child’s primary school, or Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), outlining the recommended test setting and support your child needs.

This ensures we can provide the right environment and adjustments for them on test day. No adjustments can be considered after Monday 15 June 2026, so early communication is essential.

Register your child for the 11 plus test: https://orlo.uk/N0uhi

Update on waste collections

Our waste collection service is currently experiencing delays due to staffing shortages and the impact of this week’s hot weather. It’s also a scheduled catch‑up week, which means crews are managing heavier workloads than usual.

Teams are working hard to get services back on track and will be catching up on missed collections as quickly as possible.

In the meantime:

• Please continue to present your waste at the boundary as normal
• Collections will take place as soon as crews are able to attend

We’re unable to provide updates on individual addresses, but crews will attend as soon as they can.

We’re really sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we work to restore normal service.

📢 In the latest Leader's update, Kam Rai Leader of Redbridge Council talks about our parks and green spaces, a meeting with the Prime Minister, and the upcoming opening of the community facility at Janice Mews.

Link in comments to read the full update and sign up to our weekly e-news 👇

Summer Market at Hainault Forest this weekend 👇

Handmade. Heartfelt. Full of character 💜

Explore one‑of‑a‑kind finds at Foxburrows Barn during our Summer Market this weekend only!

Don’t forget your bin collection goes back to your normal day from next week following the recent Bank Holiday. Stay up-to-date on bank holiday bin collections or changes to service on: https://orlo.uk/zUW57

Introducing the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Redbridge ✨️

Last week at Annual Council, Cllr Bert Jones was confirmed as Mayor of Redbridge, alongside Cllr Syeda Choudhury as Deputy Mayor. Cllr Kam Rai Leader of Redbridge Council said "I know they will represent Redbridge with pride and enthusiasm, and I wish them all the very best for the year ahead."

The meeting also marked the end of the mayoral year for Cllr Beverley Brewer and Deputy Mayor Joe Hehir. Many of you will have seen them at events across the borough over the past year. The Leader of the Council thanked them both for their dedication and service.

Need more to do already this half term? Well you're in luck as Redbridge has tonnes going on for young people on school holidays.

✅ Swimming at our leisure centres
✅ Art groups at our libraries
✅ Sailing at Fairlop Waters
✅ Coding and Lego clubs at libraries
✅ Hainault Forest conservation sessions

More events and activities - see the link in the comments 👇