Councillor Andrew Dixon
Email: cllr.andrew.dixon@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
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.
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].
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.
Integrated Meeting of WF Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards - Monday, 20th October, 2025 1.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Health and Wellbeing Board and Health and Care Partnership Board were scheduled to hold an integrated meeting on 20 October 2025. Items for discussion included updates on promoting wellbeing, the Better Care Fund, and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. A series of linked papers on obesity were also scheduled to be discussed.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
98 decisions · Page 7 of 20
Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve several councillor and representative appointments and replacements across various committees, boards, and outside bodies.
Recommendations Approved
Labour Group Motion
From: Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve recommendations to support play and creativity for children and young people by protecting play spaces, investing in playgrounds and parks, establishing a Together We Play
fund, supporting the removal of 'No Ball Games' signs, and creating an online play directory.
Recommendations Approved
Capital and Revenue Outturn 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest noted the Revenue and Capital Outturn for 2024/25, including a £2.656 million drawdown from the Budget Strategy Reserve, a £19.220 million capital slippage, and various outturn positions for the Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement Policy Update 2025
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to approve the updated Procurement Policy for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, which aims to ensure ethical, sustainable, and inclusive procurement practices aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement 2025.
Recommendations Approved
One Year of the Marmot Response
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
... to publish the one-year Marmot report, approve the approach to Marmot delivery for 2025-26, and delegate final presentational changes to the Corporate Director for Public Health.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 98