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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Council Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee Member

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The agenda included Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) specialist services, the Violence Reduction and Community Safety Summer Plan and Safer Streets 2025, and the scrutiny report. Councillor Jack Phipps, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 19, 2025
Climate Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council scheduled a meeting to discuss retrofitting council homes, air quality, and the committee's scrutiny report. The meeting was due to be held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Caramel Quin, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 12, 2025
Staffing Committee Member

Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.

October 21, 2025
Council Member

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.

October 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

45 decisions · Page 8 of 9

Appointments

From: Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm - December 12, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Conservative Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm - December 12, 2024

...to strongly urge the Executive to assess all relevant evidence and information regarding the proposed revision to on-street parking controls when considering the matter in early 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Grant of Premises Licence: Premier (Naz Supermarkets Ltd ), 23 Station Road, E4

From: Grant of Premises Licence: Premier (Naz Supermarkets Ltd ), 23 Station Road, E4, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 3.00 pm - November 12, 2024

...to grant the premises licence for Premier (Naz Supermarkets Ltd) at 23 Station Road, E4 in full, with the added condition of a locked beer cave outside of licensed hours.

No

Appointments

From: Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 17, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Conservative Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 17, 2024

...to support vulnerable elderly residents, the Council agreed to urge the government to review welfare measures, coordinate a campaign to improve pension credit awareness, reaffirm support for the Whipps Cross Hospital rebuild, and assess the impact of proposed parking changes on older residents.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 45