Councillor Justin Halabi

Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm

At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council, councillors approved an updated Local Development Scheme and declared a Nature Emergency in the borough. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Mohammad Asghar, father of Councillor Naheed Asghar, Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy, who had recently passed away.

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a determination by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, a proposed Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, and a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy. The committee was also expected to review action and recommendation trackers, and to suggest any items for the 2025/26 draft work programme.

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to discuss the Local Government Pension Scheme (England and Wales): Fit for the Future consultation, the appointment of a new Independent Advisor, and a number of training and risk management issues. It also received a verbal report on the most recent valuation of the Pension Fund.

Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm

This meeting is scheduled to cover a wide range of financial matters, including the Council's budget for 2025-26, the rates at which it will charge fees for its services, its plans to invest in new buildings and infrastructure and the pay of its employees. The meeting is also scheduled to include the appointment of Paul Calaminus to the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting included for discussion a number of updates about how the council is performing in delivering its commitments on housing and adult learning. The meeting included for discussion progress on the Housing Transformation Programme and the delivery of the Housing Strategy 2024-2029. It also included for discussion the council’s performance on a number of key housing performance indicators, progress on the Local Plan Part 2 and an update on the progress of the Adult Learning Service during the 2023-2024 academic year.