Ahsan Khan - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Hoe Street)

Councillor Ahsan Khan

 Labour  Hoe Street  Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration)

Email: cllrahsan.khan@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Staffing Committee (Chair) Executive Decision (Member) Shareholder Committee (Member) Cabinet (Member) Council (Member) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve a range of strategic and financial matters, including the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy, the Avenue Road Estate regeneration project, and the continuation of the Council Tax Support scheme. They also reviewed the budget, fees and charges, and updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme. All recommendations were approved, some subject to the call-in process[^2].

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Member

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, thanked Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health, for their leadership on these issues.

November 04, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council met to discuss a range of topics, including amendments to the council's constitution, treasury management, and a motion regarding support for local businesses. Councillors agreed to amend the Council Procedure Rules and the Councillor's Code of Conduct, and noted reports on treasury management activities, scrutiny, and the use of emergency provisions. The council also rejected a Conservative Group motion calling for support for local businesses.

October 16, 2025
Cabinet Member

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 uplift. The cabinet approved recommendations concerning early intervention and prevention, the Housing Strategy Year One update, and changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. They also agreed to the council taking on the development manager role for the London Secure Children's Home proposals.

October 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

131 decisions · Page 26 of 27

Serious Violence Strategy: A partnership approach to keeping our young people safe from violence

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

...to approve the public-facing Serious Violence Strategy, outlining the council's plan to tackle weapons-based violence and keep young people safe.

Recommendations Approved

Pay to Park Restrictions - Amendments to Times/Days

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

... to conduct a public consultation on amending Pay to Park hours to 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Sunday, and removing the one-hour free parking period between 1 pm and 2 pm, as well as the 15 minutes of free parking.

Recommendations Approved

Social Impact Report 2023-2024 and Social Value Annual Statement 2024

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

...to approve the Social Impact Report 2023-2024 and the Social Value Annual Statement 2024, and to approve the Social Value Portal platform as a council-wide tool for consistent impact monitoring and reporting.

Recommendations Approved

Protecting Communities from Alcohol and Drug Related Harm

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

...to award a new five-year contract to Change Grow Live (CGL) for drug and alcohol services, utilizing the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award option.

Recommendations Approved

Securing Additional Temporary Accommodation Supply

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

...to secure additional temporary accommodation supply, the Council agreed to lease the London Walthamstow Hotel and Waterside Lodge, providing 245 self-contained rooms for families in housing need, and delegated authority for finalising the lease and potential purchase terms of Waterside Lodge.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 131