Sharon Waldron - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Markhouse)

Councillor Sharon Waldron

Labour Markhouse Mayor 2024-2025

Email: Cllr.Sharon.Waldron@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Staffing Committee (Member) Scrutiny Coordinating Committee (Member) Council (Member) Children and Families Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

23 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Member

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

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee is scheduled to review the council's Corporate Impact Framework, which measures the council's performance against its key priorities and challenges. The committee will also receive an overview of the outcomes from recent task and finish workshops that delved into areas of high demand and financial pressure within Adult Social Care, Temporary Accommodation, and SEND services. Finally, the committee will review its own work plan and progress on actions from previous meetings.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Chair

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss school improvement, violence affecting black boys, child sexual and criminal exploitation, and the committee's own scrutiny processes. The meeting's agenda also included updates on the council's complaints management and the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy.

January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

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.

December 11, 2025
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Member

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

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee was scheduled to meet to review corporate impact, discuss the delivery of Mission Waltham Forest, and receive an update on the Corporate Peer Challenge. Councillors were also expected to review and comment on the action tracker from the previous meeting.

December 09, 2025
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Chair

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 November 2025.

November 05, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Labour Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm - December 12, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Conservative Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm - December 12, 2024

...to strongly urge the Executive to assess all relevant evidence and information regarding the proposed revision to on-street parking controls when considering the matter in early 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and Charges 2025/26

From: Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm - December 12, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 23

Average per Month: 1.2

Decisions Recorded: 52