Whitney Ihenachor - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Leyton)

Councillor Whitney Ihenachor

 Labour  Leyton

Email: Cllr.Whitney.Ihenachor@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

26 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting on 11 December 2025 will cover a range of topics, including council tax support, fees and charges for various services, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors will also consider the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople. A Labour group motion on national gambling reform is also scheduled.

December 11, 2025
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Member

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

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss corporate impact, the delivery of Mission Waltham Forest, and an update on the Corporate Peer Challenge. The committee, chaired by Councillor Yusuf Patel, will also review the forward plan and action tracker to ensure the council's scrutiny functions are aligned with its strategic priorities.

December 09, 2025
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Chair

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss infrastructure funding, housing asset management, the Fellowship Square programme, and the Avenue Road regeneration project. The committee will also review its own scrutiny report and forward plan.

November 27, 2025
Council Member

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.

October 16, 2025
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Member

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on 24 September 2025 to discuss early intervention and prevention strategies, safeguarding partnerships, and corporate performance. The committee also planned to review action and recommendation trackers, and consider future agenda items. Councillor Yusuf Patel, Chair of the Scrutiny Coordinating Committee, was present alongside other councillors.

September 24, 2025

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 43