Councillor Elizabeth Baptiste

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

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for De Essence Restaurant & Lounge Ltd. The committee decided to grant the application in full, with some revisions to the proposed times and additional conditions added to the licence. These conditions had been agreed upon following discussions between the applicant, the licensing team, and the Metropolitan Police.

Appointments Panel: Director of Housing, Staffing Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 9.30 am

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Monday, 22 September 2025, to discuss the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Housing. The committee, chaired by Councillor Ahsan Khan, was scheduled to interview candidates for the role. The agenda also included standard items such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee met to discuss knife crime, community safety, and review the Problem Solving Partnership Meeting. Councillor Jack Phipps, Chair of the Committee, was scheduled to lead the meeting. The committee was also expected to review and refine its work programme for the year.

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Climate Scrutiny Committee met to discuss electric vehicle charging points, the performance of the council's contract with FCC Environment, and the council's sports and leisure strategy. The committee noted reports on all three topics, and reviewed the forward plan for the remainder of the municipal year.

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

This meeting has been postponed.