Councillor Catherine Saumarez
Email: cllr.catherine.saumarez@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
26 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny were scheduled to meet to discuss the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategic Plan for 2025-28, and to receive an update from Whipps Cross Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) on the findings of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. Councillors were also expected to review the committee's forward plan, action tracker and recommendations tracker.
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 November 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 Councillor's Code of Conduct, and noted reports on treasury management activities, scrutiny, and the use of emergency provisions. The council also rejected a Conservative Group motion calling for support for local businesses.
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss a number of topics, including a proposal to enter into a new Section 75 agreement[^2] with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), and proposed changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. The committee was also expected to review the draft forward plan for the 2025/26 municipal year.
Decisions from Meetings
48 decisions · Page 6 of 10
Declaration of a Nature Emergency: Nature Recovery for a Thriving and More Equal Borough
From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025
...to declare a Nature Emergency and commit to a range of actions, including resident engagement, expert advice, and integrating nature recovery into planning and development, to achieve nature positive outcomes
across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of Political Balance (Proportionality) and arrangements for committees
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Draft meetings programme 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
...to approve the draft meetings programme for 2025-26, with finalization scheduled for the Annual Council Meeting on 22 May 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and council tax setting 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Scheme of Members' allowances 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 48