Catherine Deakin - Councillor for Waltham Forest (St James)

Councillor Catherine Deakin

Labour and Co-operative Party St James

Email: cllr.catherine.deakin@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair, Member) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny (Vice-Chair) Council (Member) Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Staffing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Vice-Chair

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny were scheduled to meet to discuss the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategic Plan for 2025-28, and to receive an update from Whipps Cross Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) on the findings of a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. Councillors were also expected to review the committee's forward plan, action tracker and recommendations tracker.

December 03, 2025
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee POSTPONED Member

Review of a premises licence: Wood Street Café, 53 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3JX, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 11.30 am

This meeting has been postponed.

November 25, 2025
Staffing Committee Member

Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.

October 21, 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
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Vice-Chair

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss a number of topics, including a proposal to enter into a new Section 75 agreement[^2] with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), and proposed changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. The committee was also expected to review the draft forward plan for the 2025/26 municipal year.

September 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Review of a premises licence: BlackStar Bar & Grill, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow, E17 7PE

From: Review of a Premises Licence - BlackStar Grill & Bar, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow E17 7PE, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to modify the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill by excluding late night refreshment and recorded music, reducing the sale of alcohol and opening hours to 08:00-23:00 Monday-Saturday and 08:00-22:30 Sunday, and removing the right to have live and recorded music during deregulated times.

Recommendations Approved

Application for a premises licence: 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT

From: Application for a premises licence, 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton, E10 5BT, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 10.00 am - December 16, 2025

...to Grant in Part the Licence for 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT, with a reduction in hours of the recorded music, and specific hours for the sale of alcohol and live music.

Recommendations Approved

Protocol for honorary alderperson

From: Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - December 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 32

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 65