Waltham Forest Committees

Cabinet

Cabinet

Recent meetings

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14 Apr 2026

2:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 to discuss the council's Annual Procurement Plan for 2026/27, a Housing and Inclusive Growth Delivery Plan, and the acquisition of new build homes at Fellowship Square. The meeting also incl...

17 Mar 2026

2:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to discuss and approve significant financial strategies, including the council tax for the upcoming year, a comprehensive capital investment plan, and the renewal of a partnership agreemen...

19 Feb 2026

2:00 pm

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 February 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026, was set to discuss the council's financial outlook for the upcoming year, including the proposed budget and council tax levels for 2026/27. The meeting also included a review of th...

13 Jan 2026

2:00 pm

Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss a range of important issues affecting the borough. Key topics on the agenda included the development of a new framework for the evening and nighttime economy, strategies for e...

02 Dec 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, to discuss a range of significant issues including the regeneration of the Avenue Road Estate, a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, and the Waltham Forest ...

04 Nov 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council cabinet approved a new strategy to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation in the borough, as well as a new agreement to provide integrated mental health services. Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council...

07 Oct 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm

Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, chaired a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council cabinet on 7 October 2025, where members discussed early intervention and prevention strategies, housing updates, and changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee u...

About

The full terms of reference for the Cabinet are set out in Part 7 of the Council’s Constitution, located in the Library section of this website.   Purpose of Cabinet There are ten Cabinet members appointed and with portfolios agreed by the Leader. The Cabinet works within the policy of collective responsibility and its functions are: ·         to discharge all the functions of the authority which are not required by legislation to be discharged by the full Council, subject to any regulations made by the Secretary of State;   ·         to implement the Council's policies and spending the bulk of the budget in accordance with the policy framework and the Council's financial rules and regulations;   ·         to make recommendations on major policy and resources matters for decision by the Council;   ·         (within the current legal framework) to be the collective consultee on decisions under delegated authority which require full Cabinet consultation. Other significant policy matters affecting functions may be discussed with individual Cabinet members within the Cabinet member's portfolio;   ·         to give political direction and guidance to and monitor the performance of the executive part of the Council;   ·         to provide political accountability for the Council's performance to the Council and to Overview and Scrutiny Committees;   ·         to foster and improve the Council's performance as a partner with other bodies.

 

Members

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Grace Williams · Chair
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Ahsan Khan · Deputy Leader Housing and Regeneration
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Andrew Dixon · Portfolio Lead Member - Stronger Communities
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Clyde Loakes · Deputy Leader Climate and Air Quality
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Khevyn Limbajee · Portfolio Lead Member - Community Safety
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Kizzy Gardiner · Portfolio Lead Member - Children and Young People
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Louise Mitchell · Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health
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Naheed Asghar · Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy
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Paul Douglas · Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources
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Rosalind Doré · Portfolio Lead Member - Libraries, Culture and Sports & Leisure