Keith Rayner

Pension Committee Vice-Chair

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to discuss a range of important financial and governance matters relating to the council's pension fund. Key topics included updates on the London CIV, the fund's business plan, funding strategy, and investment strategy, alongside reports on training and administration services.

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 03 March 2026 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of a phased mixed-use development at Lea Bridge Gas Works, the refusal of a mixed-use development at 562-564 High Road Leytonstone, and the approval of external refurbishment works at Arch 74 Rosebank Road. Planning permission was also granted for new canteen and classroom buildings at Yardley Primary School, and for a temporary vehicle workshop at Low Hall Argall Avenue.

Council

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

Planning Committee

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).

Council

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025, saw the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and a significant Labour Group motion calling for urgent reforms to tackle gambling harms. The council also agreed to continue the proposed income-banded Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, maintaining the maximum award at 85% for working-aged people.