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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Election of Mayor

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

...to elect Councillor Tony Bell as the Mayor of the London Borough of Waltham Forest and to thank Councillor Sharon Waldron for her service as Mayor during the previous year.

Recommendations Approved

Waltham Forest local development scheme update

From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025

...the Council approved the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately.

Recommendations Approved

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

Appointments

From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025

...to re-appoint Cllr John Moss, Cllr Terry Wheeler, and Colette McCann as the Council's nominated trustees for the Walthamstow & Chingford Almshouse Charity for another four-year term ending May 1, 2029.

Recommendations Approved

Pay policy statement 2025/26

From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025

...to adopt the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including the increment progression outlined within, effective from April 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 57