Councillor Miriam Mirwitch

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.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to review the council's financial position. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the latest budget monitoring report for the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed budget and council tax setting for 2026/27, and the council's scrutiny report, which included its forward plan and action tracker.

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee met to review the council's corporate impact framework, discuss the outcomes of task and finish workshops on key service areas, and consider the ongoing scrutiny work programme. The meeting focused on understanding performance metrics, identifying areas for deeper investigation, and ensuring the council's strategic objectives are being met.

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.

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee met to review the council's corporate impact, progress on its Mission Waltham Forest initiative, and updates on a corporate peer challenge. The committee also received the regular scrutiny report, which included updates on the forward plan and action tracker.