Councillor Paul Douglas
Email: cllr.paul.douglas@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
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.
LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 2 December 2025 was scheduled to consider a report on the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework. This was a decision made with no public access. Councillor Paul Douglas, Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources, was the decision maker for this meeting.
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.
Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am
The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
138 decisions · Page 15 of 28
Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025
...to re-appoint Cllr John Moss, Cllr Terry Wheeler, and Colette McCann as the Council's nominated trustees for the Walthamstow & Chingford Almshouse Charity for another four-year term ending May 1, 2029.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Town Centre Framework and Delivery Plans for publication, acknowledging the extensive engagement that informed their creation.
Recommendations approved
Annual Procurement Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the Annual Procurement Plan for 2025/26 and delegate procurement decisions to the Strategic Commissioning Board, contingent on acceptable business cases for each procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to proceed with the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre, a learning disabilities day opportunities facility, after considering consultation responses and alternative proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Lea Bridge Stations Site - Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to prioritize affordable housing at the Lea Bridge Station Sites scheme by increasing the percentage to 100%, update the commercial deal, delegate authority for final terms and legal agreements, and note the land appropriation in line with the amended planning authority.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 138