Sam O'Connell - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Larkswood)

Councillor Sam O'Connell

 Conservative  Larkswood

Email: Cllr.Sam.OConnell@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee Council (Member) Climate Scrutiny Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

20 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

December 11, 2025
Climate Scrutiny Committee Member

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council scheduled a meeting to discuss retrofitting council homes, air quality, and the committee's scrutiny report. The meeting was due to be held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Caramel Quin, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 12, 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
Climate Scrutiny Committee Member

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Climate Scrutiny Committee met to discuss electric vehicle charging points, the performance of the council's contract with FCC Environment, and the council's sports and leisure strategy. The committee noted reports on all three topics, and reviewed the forward plan for the remainder of the municipal year.

September 11, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.

July 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

43 decisions · Page 5 of 9

Declaration of a Nature Emergency: Nature Recovery for a Thriving and More Equal Borough

From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025

...to declare a Nature Emergency and commit to a range of actions, including resident engagement, expert advice, and integrating nature recovery into planning and development, to achieve nature positive outcomes across the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Pay policy statement 2025/26

From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025

...to adopt the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, including the increment progression outlined within, effective from April 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 20

Average per Month: 1.1

Decisions Recorded: 43