After 27 years as MP for Leyton / Leyton and Wanstead, Harry Cohen will be stepping down in 2010 following the wide-ranging parliamentary expenses scandal. But has Harry done a good job for his constituents over the course of his career? Please vote in our current poll (see the sidebar).

As part of the development work for the 2012 Olympics, Waltham Forest Council has received a £5m grant to regenerate Leyton High Road and the surrounding area.

Good news indeed, but no news of any money for Leytonstone.