Gerry Lyons - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Lea Bridge)

Councillor Gerry Lyons

Labour Lea Bridge

Email: cllr.gerry.lyons@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Council (Member) Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Children and Families Scrutiny Committee (Member) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Member

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the proposed Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, including rent and service charge increases. Other key topics included an update on the management of the council's commercial and investment properties, a review of planning performance and enforcement activities, and the committee's forward plan and action tracker.

January 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Member

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss school improvement, violence affecting black boys, child sexual and criminal exploitation, and the committee's own scrutiny processes. The meeting's agenda also included updates on the council's complaints management and the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy.

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Member

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss infrastructure funding, housing asset management, the Fellowship Square programme, and the Avenue Road regeneration project. The committee will also review its own scrutiny report and forward plan.

November 27, 2025
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Member

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 November 2025.

November 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Treasury mid-year review

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

Appointments

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 53