Louise Mitchell - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Chapel End)

Councillor Louise Mitchell

 Labour and Co-operative Party  Chapel End  Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health

Email: Cllr.Louise.Mitchell@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Council (Member) Executive Decision (Member) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Staffing Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

38 meetings · Page 1 of 8

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
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss budget updates, approve a new physical activity strategy, and progress with housing and regeneration projects. The cabinet approved the continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme, allocated resources to the Schools Capital Programme, and adopted the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025-2028. Additionally, the cabinet addressed the Avenue Road Estate regeneration and a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement.

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council cabinet approved a new strategy to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation in the borough, as well as a new agreement to provide integrated mental health services. Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, thanked Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health, for their leadership on these issues.

November 04, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

Integrated Meeting of WF Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards - Monday, 20th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Health and Wellbeing Board and Health and Care Partnership Board were scheduled to hold an integrated meeting on 20 October 2025. Items for discussion included updates on promoting wellbeing, the Better Care Fund, and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. A series of linked papers on obesity were also scheduled to be discussed.

October 20, 2025
Council Member

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.

October 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

142 decisions · Page 9 of 29

Labour Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025

...to approve recommendations to support play and creativity for children and young people by protecting play spaces, investing in playgrounds and parks, establishing a Together We Play fund, supporting the removal of 'No Ball Games' signs, and creating an online play directory.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments

From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025

...to approve several councillor and representative appointments and replacements across various committees, boards, and outside bodies.

Recommendations Approved

Capital and Revenue Outturn 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest noted the Revenue and Capital Outturn for 2024/25, including a £2.656 million drawdown from the Budget Strategy Reserve, a £19.220 million capital slippage, and various outturn positions for the Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant.

Recommendations Approved

Waltham Forest Housing Compact - Annual Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

...to note the progress outlined in the Waltham Forest Housing Compact – Annual Report 2024/25, which details the achievements and priorities of the partnership between the council and housing associations in delivering positive housing outcomes for residents.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement Policy Update 2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

...to approve the updated Procurement Policy for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, which aims to ensure ethical, sustainable, and inclusive procurement practices aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 142