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Climate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 26 March 2024 - 7.30 pm

March 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm Climate Scrutiny Committee View on council website

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The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. The agenda indicated that the committee was expected to review the council's Climate Action Plan and discuss matters related to parks and open spaces. Additionally, the committee was set to review its action tracker and forward plan.

Parks and Open Spaces

The committee was scheduled to consider a report concerning parks and open spaces within the borough. This item, detailed on pages 13 to 22 of the supplementary documents, would have provided an opportunity to discuss the management and development of these public areas.

Climate Action Plan Annual Review

A significant item on the agenda was the annual review of the council's Climate Action Plan. This review, outlined on pages 23 to 28, would have allowed the committee to assess progress made against the plan's objectives and consider any necessary adjustments. The Climate Action Plan is a key strategy for Waltham Forest Council to address environmental challenges and reduce its carbon footprint.

Committee Action Tracker and Forward Plan

The committee was also scheduled to review its action tracker and forward plan, as detailed on pages 29 to 44. This agenda item typically involves monitoring the implementation of previous committee decisions and outlining future workstreams and priorities for the committee.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Tony Bell
Councillor Tony Bell Mayor 2025-2026 • Labour • Hale End and Highams Park South
Profile image for Councillor Caramel Quin
Councillor Caramel Quin Labour and Co-operative Party • Upper Walthamstow
Profile image for Councillor Jemma Hemsted
Councillor Jemma Hemsted Conservative • Valley
Profile image for Councillor Kira Lewis
Councillor Kira Lewis Labour • Higham Hill
Profile image for Councillor Rhiannon Eglin
Councillor Rhiannon Eglin Independent • Leyton
Profile image for Councillor Gerry Lyons
Councillor Gerry Lyons Labour • Lea Bridge
Profile image for Councillor Sam O'Connell
Councillor Sam O'Connell Conservative • Larkswood

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 26th-Mar-2024 19.30 Climate Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 26th-Mar-2024 19.30 Climate Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 26th-Mar-2024 19.30 Climate Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix 1 - Draft Forward Plan 23-24.pdf
Appendix 3a - Action Response_June 2023_Greener Borough.pdf
Appendix 3b - Recommendation Response_January 2024_Air Quality.pdf
Climate Minutes - 250124.pdf
Appendix 3c - Recommendation Response_January 2024_Food Hygiene.pdf
Appendix 2 - Committee Action Log.pdf
1 - Parks and Open Spaces.pdf
2 - Climate Action Plan Annual Review.pdf
Climate Scrutiny Forward Plan and Action Tracker Report.pdf