Councillor Tim James
Email: Cllr.Tim.James@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Budget Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss fees and charges for the upcoming financial year, review the council's reserves, and receive an update on the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). The committee will also discuss a scrutiny report and review the minutes of the previous meeting.
Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am
The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.
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.
Budget Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council's Budget Scrutiny Committee met on 3 September 2025 to discuss the medium term financial strategy, budget monitoring, and future scrutiny reports. The committee reviewed the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27-2028/29, which outlined a potential funding gap of £15.331 million over three years, and the budget monitoring report for Month 3 of 2025-26, which showed a projected overspend of £31.412 million. The committee also discussed items for future scrutiny, including council tax, business rates, debt collection, consultancy spending and the procurement plan.
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
Appointments
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Scheme of Members' allowances 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
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
Budget and council tax setting 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 43