Walthamstow beer mile: Fears council cash crisis will call time on some of east London's hipster breweries

With it “mini Holland” cycle-friendly streets, good schools, cafés, restaurants and excellent Tube and Overground train links, Walthamstow is one of east London’s most desirable family locations.

But there are fears that another of its visitor attractions –– the “Blackhorse beer mile”, which has boosted E17’s credentials among younger Londoners –– could be at risk.