Councillor Ahsan Khan

During the November 4th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was active in presenting and discussing two significant housing-related reports. He introduced the Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy, which he described as one of London's most ambitious plans, emphasizing the Council's commitment to providing secure, settled homes and acknowledging the impact of resident feedback on the strategy. He also presented the Housing Strategy Year One Update 2024-25, highlighting improvements in resident engagement and service delivery, and the Council's ambition to become one of London's best housing services. Regarding the London Secure Children's Home proposals, Councillor Khan stated that LBWF was well-positioned to lead due to its experience with complex developments, and that future proposals would involve consultation.

During October 2025, Ahsan Khan was a member of the Shareholder Committee and held the position of Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration). He was associated with the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update report. He had previously declared a non-pecuniary interest in a meeting on 15 July 2025 due to his role as a non-executive Director at Evolve Norse. Councillor Khan was absent from the Council meeting on 16th October 2025, for which he had previously sent an apology. A question regarding pipeline development completion dates was directed to him, and Councillor Grace Williams responded that the details would be provided in writing.

During September 2025, Ahsan Khan was active in two council meetings. On September 9th, he introduced the Waltham Forest Housing Compact - Annual Report 2024/25, emphasizing the borough's unified approach to housing, with social landlords owning a significant majority of homes. He detailed the Compact group's focus on housing delivery, safety, suitability, community safety, climate initiatives, and fostering an inclusive economy, and expressed thanks to key individuals and organizations involved. On September 22nd, Ahsan Khan chaired the Staffing Committee meeting.

During July 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in several council meetings. On July 15th, he participated in both the Shareholder Committee and Cabinet meetings. In the Shareholder Committee, he praised officers for their work on voids and opportunities, stressing the importance of ongoing monitoring due to time sensitivity for costs and resident well-being. In the Cabinet meeting, he introduced and discussed key reports, including the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, highlighting the urgent need for 64 units and the council's innovative approaches to affordable housing. He also presented the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, aiming to maximize the use of Council assets in line with Mission Waltham Forest by dedicating 50% of new homes to Discounted Market Rent. Additionally, he introduced the Evolve Norse Review, acknowledging the impact of current market conditions on the council's capital program. On July 17th, Ahsan Khan had apologies for absence at the Council meeting and was therefore unable to answer a question regarding pipeline development completion dates.

During June 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), was actively involved in council meetings. On June 3rd, he presented and commented on several key reports, including the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, emphasizing the need for 64 units and the procurement of 2 and 3-bedroom homes. He also introduced the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, noting that 54% of the proposed 134 new homes would be for Discounted Market Rent. Khan addressed the Evolve Norse Review, acknowledging market condition impacts on the capital program, and introduced the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy, which incorporated lessons from ombudsman complaints and resident feedback. Furthermore, he presented the Inclusive Growth and Economy framework, highlighting its alignment with council values and its plan to address inequality through growth and equitable benefits for residents. On June 16th, Ahsan Khan served as the Chair of the Staffing Committee.

During May 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in several council meetings. On May 6th, he presented multiple key reports at the Cabinet meeting, including the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy, the Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update, Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework, the Lea Bridge Stations Site report, and the new Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework. He highlighted the focus on inclusive growth, equitable benefits for residents, and incorporating lessons learned and feedback into policies. On May 22nd, at the Annual Meeting of the Council, Ahsan Khan seconded a motion to declare a Nature Emergency and moved a motion to approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) for 2025-2028.

During the April 24th, 2025 council meeting, Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), addressed an Ombudsman ruling on a homelessness case, emphasizing that > All such judgments are taken seriously and are reported to the Housing Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet, and the Leaders’ Board. These reports ensure lessons are learned and relevant members are informed. He also seconded the motion to declare a Nature Emergency. Khan moved the motion to approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, stating > It was moved by Councillor Ahsan Khan and seconded by Councillor Andrew Dixon that Council approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028 attached at Appendix A of the report and resolve that it take effect immediately, from 24th April 2025. He further seconded motions concerning the budget and council tax setting for 2025/26, the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, and the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26, participating in recorded votes that approved these items.

During the March 11th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan addressed several critical financial and housing matters. He discussed the Budget and Council Tax Setting for 2025/26, emphasizing the Council's commitment to affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Commission, while also pointing out the challenges of housing shortages and the increased costs associated with using commercial hotels for temporary accommodation. He explained the Council's acquisition of hotels for this purpose due to rising admissions and attributed the situation partly to the lack of action and investment from the previous Government. Councillor Khan also introduced the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2025/26 and the Capital Investment Strategy 2024/25 - 2034/35, praising the Council's efforts and stating the strategy demonstrated the ambition and how hard the Council had worked to support growth within the borough.

During the February 2025 Special Meeting on the Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was a key participant. He seconded Councillor Grace Williams' motion on the budget and council tax for 2025/26 and also proposed the substantive motion. Khan voted in favor of the substantive motion on the budget and council tax setting, the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, and the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26. He also co-moved an amendment with Councillor Kizzy Gardiner regarding on-street parking controls, which stated: > The Council strongly urges that the Executive should not go ahead with assess all relevant evidence and information regarding the proposed revision to the on-street parking controls when it considers the matter in early 2025. This amendment was carried. Khan further participated in a debate on another amendment and seconded a motion concerning Fees and Charges for 2025/26.

During the January 21st Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in presenting and introducing several significant reports. He introduced the Damp and Mould Policy, emphasizing that it incorporated lessons learned and would enhance the Council's response to Awaab's Law, stating,

Councillor Khan introduced the report and, in doing so, said that it was important that lessons were learned and confirmed that such judgements were taken very seriously by the Council.

He also presented the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024, detailing infrastructure projects like Priory Court and Sutherland Road's SUDS scheme. Furthermore, Councillor Khan introduced reports concerning the procurement of new Cleaning and Mechanical & Electrical Contracts for the Council's Corporate Estate, and he expressed gratitude for the Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028.