Councillor Solène Fabios

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council granted the premises licence application in full on 20 July 2026. The premises is permitted to operate for late night refreshment and be open to the public from Monday to Sunday, 23:00 to 02:00. The sub-committee recommended that the applicant discuss joint monitoring of delivery drivers with local businesses and proactively engage with nearest neighbours, offering a point of contact.

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee decided to modify the conditions on the premises licence for Duos Lounge, 662-664 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, on 17 July 2026. The decision included adding conditions for a noise-limiting device, prohibiting external speakers, and recommending no drum playing after 11 p.m. The premises licence holder is to organise a meeting with those who made representations, and the Council's Air Quality & Environmental Protection Service will make regular visits to ensure compliance.

The Council of Waltham Forest approved changes to the Constitution on 16 July 2026. These changes included amendments to the Employment Procedure Rules, Staffing Committee Terms of Reference, Committee Procedure Rules, and Scrutiny Committee Terms of Reference. The approved changes aim to ensure clarity and consistency within the Constitution.

The Council of Waltham Forest Council on Thursday 16 July 2026 approved appointments to various committees and boards. Councillor Rob Gardner and Councillor Yuksel Gonul were appointed to the Scrutiny Coordinating Committee. Councillor Martin Edobor was appointed Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board and confirmed to the Corporate Parenting Board. Claire Weeks and Brian Ashby were appointed as employer representatives to the Pension Board. Councillor RoseMary Warrington was appointed to SACRE. Councillor Umar Ali was appointed to the Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Anna Rose Kerr was appointed to the Soho Theatre Walthamstow Board and the William Morris Gallery Trust. Councillor Sarah Bentley was noted as replacing Councillor Paul Perkins on the North London Waste Authority. Councillor Louise Ashcroft was appointed to the Sea Cadets.

The Council of Waltham Forest approved amendments to the Planning Committee Terms of Reference and the Planning Code of Practice on 16 July 2026. These changes align the council's constitution with new national planning delegation regulations. The amendments specify which planning applications are delegated to officers and which require committee determination.