Councillor Catherine Saumarez

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss several key areas concerning public health and adult social care services. The meeting's agenda included updates on vaccination and screening programmes, the progress of the Befriending Service, the ongoing Adult Services Transformation Programme, and a review of the committee's scrutiny activities.

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 Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to discuss the recommissioning of vital children's health services, the renewal of a partnership agreement for the Better Care Fund, and the outcomes of a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Adult Social Care services. The committee also reviewed the ongoing work of the Safeguarding Adults Board and the council's scrutiny forward plan.

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss school improvement, violence affecting black boys, child sexual and criminal exploitation, and the committee's own scrutiny processes. The meeting's agenda also included updates on the council's complaints management and the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy.

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.