Councillor Emma Best
Email: cllr.emma.best@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
27 meetings · Page 1 of 6
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.
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee is scheduled to review the council's Corporate Impact Framework, which measures the council's performance against its key priorities and challenges. The committee will also receive an overview of the outcomes from recent task and finish
workshops that delved into areas of high demand and financial pressure within Adult Social Care, Temporary Accommodation, and SEND services. Finally, the committee will review its own work plan and progress on actions from previous meetings.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 7 of 12
694 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA (250029) & (242833)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...planning permission was granted subject to informatives for a non-material amendment to include a terrace in the description of a previously approved redevelopment, and permission was granted subject to conditions and informatives for a minor material amendment to allow alterations to approved drawings to include an amenity terrace to Flat 1.
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
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
Treasury management strategy 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 27
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 57