Waltham Forest Committees

Council

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Recent meetings

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21 May 2026

7:30 pm

Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest Council convened for its annual meeting on Thursday, 21 May 2026. Key decisions included the election of a new Mayor and Leader of the Council, the approval of the council tax for the upcoming year, and the appointment of commi...

26 Feb 2026

7:30 pm

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the...

11 Dec 2025

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025, saw the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and a significant Labour Group motion calling for urgent reforms to tackle gambling harms. The council also agreed to continue the pr...

16 Oct 2025

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council met to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to the council's constitution, treasury management, and a motion regarding support for local businesses. Councillors agreed to amend the Council Procedure Rules and the Counci...

17 Jul 2025

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fe...

22 May 2025

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting scheduled for 22 May 2025 included the election of a new Mayor, the appointment of councillors to various committees and outside bodies, and a review of the council's scheme of delegation. Councillors were also scheduled t...

24 Apr 2025

Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm

At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council, councillors approved an updated Local Development Scheme and declared a Nature Emergency in the borough. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Mohammad Asghar, father of Councillor Naheed Asghar, Port...

About

The Waltham Forest Council, comprising all 60 elected members, is the ultimate policy-making body and sets the strategic direction and budget framework for the authority. It meets approximately six times a year to agree the Council Tax level, decide on major policies and strategic plans, and approve the Council's Constitution. The Council also appoints the Mayor, Leader, and committee chairs, confers civic honours, and debates motions. It serves as a forum for councillors to question the Cabinet and for the public to make statements and present petitions.

Members

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Tony Bell · Mayor
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Afzal Akram · Member
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Ahsan Khan · Member
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Andrew Dixon · Member
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Caramel Quin · Member
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Catherine Saumarez · Member
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Clyde Loakes · Member
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Emma Best · Member
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Grace Williams · Member
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Jemma Hemsted · Member
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Johar Khan · Member
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John Moss · Member
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Karen Bellamy · Member
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Kay Isa · Member
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Kizzy Gardiner · Member
Linzi Roberts-Egan · Member
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Miriam Mirwitch · Member
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Mitchell Goldie · Member
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Richard Sweden · Member
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Rosalind Doré · Member
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Roy Berg · Member
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Sam O'Connell · Member
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Yusuf Patel · Member