Councillor Sam O'Connell
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest Council convened for its annual meeting on Thursday, 21 May 2026. Key decisions included the election of a new Mayor and Leader of the Council, the approval of the council tax for the upcoming year, and the appointment of committees and representatives for the municipal year 2026-27.
Climate Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss progress on climate action and the council's approach to improving energy efficiency in homes. The meeting's agenda included updates on national policy shifts affecting the social housing sector's retrofit response, a review of the council's overall climate action progress, and a report on the committee's scrutiny activities.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
67 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Returning Officer's Results of Local Election 2026
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of Waltham Forest Council received the Returning Officer's Report on Local Election Results on 21 May 2026. The report noted the persons elected as Councillors on 7 May 2026. The report included a breakdown of elected members by party and detailed results per ward.
Recommendations Approved
Leader's Report
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm - May 21, 2026
Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health resolved that Councillor Marcelo Hart-Camus be elected to the office of Mayor of the London Borough of Waltham Forest until their successor is appointed. This decision was made on 21/05/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Leader's Report
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of Waltham Forest Council received the Leader's report on 21 May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Leader of the Council
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of Waltham Forest Council agreed that Councillor Paul Perkins is appointed as Leader of the Council for a term of four years on 21 May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Committees and other Council Bodies in 2026/27 and Related Decisions
From: Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 7.30 pm - May 21, 2026
The Council of Waltham Forest Council on 21 May 2026 appointed standing committees for the municipal year 2026-27. The Council determined the number and allocation of seats on all committees to party groups, appointed councillors to committees based on nominations, and appointed chairs and vice-chairs. The Council also agreed that all councillors would be appointed as supernumerary members to substitute when a named member is unable to attend a meeting, with specific substitution rules for the Health and Wellbeing Board, Coordinating Scrutiny Committee, and other Scrutiny Committees.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 59
- Average per month
- 1.2
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 67