Councillor Jenny Gray

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

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss and approve a significant redevelopment project at 278-284 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17. The committee granted planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of an 18-storey mixed-use building comprising 66 Build to Rent (BtR) residential units, with 26% of these designated as affordable housing at Discount Market Rent (DMR). The decision was made subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and a stage 2 referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA).

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.