Councillor Yusuf Patel
Email: Cllr.Yusuf.Patel@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 2 of 5
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.
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm
The Waltham Forest Council meeting scheduled for 22 May 2025 included the election of a new Mayor, the appointment of councillors to various committees and outside bodies, and a review of the council's scheme of delegation. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the programme of meetings for the upcoming year.
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 30 April 2025 at Waltham Forest Town Hall to discuss the Waltham Forest Catering Service's Service Level Agreement (SLA) with schools, and to review the action and recommendation trackers. Councillor Yusuf Patel, Chair of the Committee, was expected to chair the meeting. This was scheduled to be the final meeting for the municipal year, and the committee were expected to suggest items for the 2025/26 draft work programme for the incoming committee.
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 7.00 pm
The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee was scheduled to meet to review the action and recommendation trackers, and to discuss the draft summary of committee activity to be included in the Scrutiny Annual Report. The committee was also expected to discuss the Corporate Peer Challenge action plan.
Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm
At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council, councillors approved an updated Local Development Scheme and declared a Nature Emergency in the borough. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Mohammad Asghar, father of Councillor Naheed Asghar, Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy, who had recently passed away.
Decisions from Meetings
43 decisions · Page 1 of 9
Use of emergency provisions
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of political balance (proportionality) and arrangements for committees
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Amendments to the constitution: Council Procedure Rules and Councillors' Code of Conduct
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Conservative Group Motion: Support for Local Businesses
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 43