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Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm View on council website

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Summary

The Climate Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider a new Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy, alongside a report on climate engagement with schools. The committee will also review a general scrutiny report.

Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy

A significant item on the agenda is the proposed Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy. This strategy aims to outline the council's approach to enhancing the borough's natural and water-based environments. The report pack includes a comprehensive document detailing this vision, which is expected to cover aspects such as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) strategies, the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and a map of flood mitigation projects. The intention is to provide a framework for improving the ecological health and resilience of Waltham Forest.

Climate Engagement with Schools

The committee is also scheduled to review a report on climate engagement with schools. This item will likely detail initiatives and plans for educating and involving young people in climate action within the borough.

The Scrutiny Report

A general scrutiny report is also listed on the agenda. This report may cover a range of topics related to the committee's oversight functions, potentially including a forward plan and a recommendations tracker, as indicated by accompanying appendices.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Caramel Quin
Councillor Caramel Quin Labour and Co-operative Party • Upper Walthamstow
Profile image for Councillor Shabana Dhedhi
Councillor Shabana Dhedhi Labour • Lea Bridge
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 Jemma Hemsted
Councillor Jemma Hemsted Conservative • Valley
Profile image for Councillor Sam O'Connell
Councillor Sam O'Connell Conservative • Larkswood

Topics

No topics have been identified for this meeting yet.

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 21st-Jan-2026 19.00 Climate Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 21st-Jan-2026 19.00 Climate Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Climate Scrutiny Minutes - 251112.pdf
Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy.pdf
Appendix 1 - Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace SANGs Strategy 2024.pdf
Appendix 2 - London Local Nature Recovery Strategy.pdf
Appendix 3 - Map of Flood Mitgation Projects.pdf
Climate Engagement with Schools.pdf
The Scrutiny Report.pdf
Appendix 1 - Forward Plan.pdf
Appendix 2 - Recommendations Tracker.pdf