Tim James

Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 1.00 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to consider the appointment of a new Strategic Director of Resources. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

Staffing Committee - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 9.00 am

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 15 April 2026 to consider the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Community Safety and Public Protection. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this significant appointment, with detailed reports outlining the role and the process for selecting a candidate.

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.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to review the council's financial position. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the latest budget monitoring report for the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed budget and council tax setting for 2026/27, and the council's scrutiny report, which included its forward plan and action tracker.

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025, saw the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and a significant Labour Group motion calling for urgent reforms to tackle gambling harms. The council also agreed to continue the proposed income-banded Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, maintaining the maximum award at 85% for working-aged people.