Elizabeth Baptiste - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Valley)

Councillor Elizabeth Baptiste

Labour Valley

Email: cllr.elizabeth.baptiste@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Staffing Committee (Member) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Council (Member) Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee (Member) Climate Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Member, Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee Member

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Application for a premises licence: Gro Green, 3-5 Market Parade, 325-327 Forest Road, E17 6DY, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda is an application for a premises licence for a business named Gro Green.

February 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Climate Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider a new Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy, alongside a report on climate engagement with schools. The committee will also review a general scrutiny report.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for 1st City Self Drive, and has attracted a representation from another person, leading to a hearing. Councillors will be asked to decide whether to grant the application in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.

December 16, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Member

Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill, following an application for review. The sub-committee will hear evidence and consider representations before determining whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the licence, or take no action. The meeting may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Grant of a premises licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA

From: Grant of a Premises Licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 09, 2025

...to grant in full the application for a premises licence for De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, with agreed conditions and specified opening hours, supply of alcohol, recorded music, dance & live music, and late-night refreshment times.

Recommendations Approved

Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA

From: Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, London E10 5NA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 11.30 am - September 04, 2025

...the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest decided to approve the recommendations regarding the application to vary the premises licence for Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments

From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025

...to approve several councillor and representative appointments and replacements across various committees, boards, and outside bodies.

Recommendations Approved

Labour Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025

...to approve recommendations to support play and creativity for children and young people by protecting play spaces, investing in playgrounds and parks, establishing a Together We Play fund, supporting the removal of 'No Ball Games' signs, and creating an online play directory.

Recommendations Approved

Leader's report

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 57