Councillor Afzal Akram

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to review the 2024/25 capital and revenue outturn, receive an update on local government funding reforms, and discuss the scrutiny report. The committee, chaired by Councillor Miriam Mirwitch, was also expected to review action trackers and recommendations from previous meetings, and discuss the forward plan for the remainder of the municipal 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.

Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st May, 2025 6.00 pm

The Whipps Cross Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) met to discuss the Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment, including a proposal to make the committee dormant until the project progresses. The meeting also included a review of the committee's activities and forward 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.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on 23 April 2025 at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The agenda included updates on joint ventures and council-owned companies, as well as a review of the committee's activities. The committee was also expected to discuss the forward plan for the next municipal year.