Councillor Crystal Ihenachor
Email: cllr.crystal.ihenachor@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
Public Transport Consultative Group - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm
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.
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council convened to discuss treasury management, anti-fraud measures, internal audit progress, an honorary alderperson protocol, and updates to the council's constitution. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 9 October 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall.
Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm
Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.
Decisions from Meetings
52 decisions · Page 6 of 11
Programme of meetings for 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Mayor
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
...to elect Councillor Tony Bell as the Mayor of the London Borough of Waltham Forest and to thank Councillor Sharon Waldron for her service as Mayor during the previous year.
Recommendations Approved
Declaration of a Nature Emergency: Nature Recovery for a Thriving and More Equal Borough
From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025
...to declare a Nature Emergency and commit to a range of actions, including resident engagement, expert advice, and integrating nature recovery into planning and development, to achieve nature positive outcomes
across the borough.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025
...to re-appoint Cllr John Moss, Cllr Terry Wheeler, and Colette McCann as the Council's nominated trustees for the Walthamstow & Chingford Almshouse Charity for another four-year term ending May 1, 2029.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest local development scheme update
From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025
...the Council approved the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 52