Naheed Asghar - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Cathall)

Naheed Asghar

Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy

Labour Cathall Waltham Forest

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026. The meeting saw the approval of the Annual Procurement Plan for 2026/27. The Cabinet also approved the council's approach to the application for the GLA Social and Affordable Homes Programme (LSHAP) and noted the schemes to be put forward. Additionally, the Cabinet approved in principle the proposed acquisition of new build homes at Fellowship Square, Blocks H & J.

April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
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.

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Cabinet

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026, was set to discuss the council's financial outlook for the upcoming year, including the proposed budget and council tax levels for 2026/27. The meeting also included a review of the Housing Revenue Account budget, covering rents and service charges, and an update on the council's capital programme.

February 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
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.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, to discuss a range of significant issues including the regeneration of the Avenue Road Estate, a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, and the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025-2028. Key decisions made included the approval of revised delivery proposals for the Avenue Road estate regeneration, the agreement to renegotiated Heads of Terms for the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, and the adoption of the Waltham Forest SEND Strategy 2025-2028.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Annual Procurement Plan 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 14, 2026

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council approved the Annual Procurement Plan for 2026/27 on 14 April 2026. The plan outlines proposed procurements over £172,000 for supplies and services or £1,000,000 for works. Detailed business cases for each procurement will be subject to approval by the Strategic Commissioning Board.

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of New Build Homes at Fellowship Square - Blocks H & J

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 14, 2026

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council decided on 14/04/2026 to approve in principle the acquisition of 80 new build homes for affordable housing. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Place to review financials and ensure affordability, and to enter into necessary legal agreements.

Recommendations Approved

Housing and Inclusive Growth Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 14, 2026

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council approved the Housing and Inclusive Growth Delivery Plan on 14/04/2026. The council agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for grant funding to acquire a minimum of 77 affordable homes, with 62 for temporary accommodation and 15 for refugee resettlement. The decision also approved prudential borrowing for these acquisitions and delegated authority for final terms and accommodation provision methods.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Procurement Plan 2026/27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 14, 2026

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council approved the Annual Procurement Plan 2026/27 on 14/04/2026. The plan details proposed procurements for the coming year, with detailed business cases for each requiring approval by the Strategic Commissioning Board.

Recommendations Approved

Housing and Inclusive Growth Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 14, 2026

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council approved the Housing and Inclusive Growth Delivery Plan on 14/04/2026. The council agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for £18.2m grant funding to acquire a minimum of 77 properties for temporary accommodation and refugee resettlement. This includes prudential borrowing of £13.2m for temporary accommodation and £3.8m for refugee resettlement properties, with final terms delegated to the Corporate Director Capital Delivery and Estates.

Recommendations Approved