Councillor Sharon Waldron

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.

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss corporate performance, the Waltham Forest Max programme, and the upcoming scrutiny annual report. The committee was also expected to review its approach to scrutiny reviews and consider its forward plan for the coming year.

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Waltham Forest Housing Compact, social housing regulation, and internal analysis of Housing Ombudsman severe maladministration determinations. The committee was also expected to review the forward plan for the ongoing municipal year, and comment on the action tracker from the previous meeting.

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on 1 July 2025 to discuss the findings of a recent inspection regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) arrangements in Waltham Forest, and to review the committee's forward plan for the coming year. The committee was also scheduled to review action trackers from previous meetings.

Appointments Panel - Strategic Director of Place, Staffing Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on 16 June 2025 to interview candidates for the position of Strategic Director of Place. The committee was scheduled to discuss the candidates and make an appointment to the role. The Strategic Director of Place is responsible for all functions in the Place Directorate including Housing, Regeneration and Planning, Property, Commercial Estate and Investment and Capital Delivery.