Councillor Jonathan O'Dea

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.

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.

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.

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Waltham Forest Community Safety Partnership, and to review the committee's scrutiny report. The agenda included an invitation for the committee to review the draft forward plan for the 2025/26 municipal year and make recommendations. Councillor Jack Phipps, was scheduled to chair the meeting.