Elizabeth Baptiste - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Valley)

Councillor Elizabeth Baptiste

Labour Valley

Email: cllr.elizabeth.baptiste@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Staffing Committee (Member) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Council (Member) Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee (Member) Climate Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Member, Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting on 11 December 2025 will cover a range of topics, including council tax support, fees and charges for various services, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors will also consider the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople. A Labour group motion on national gambling reform is also scheduled.

December 11, 2025
Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee Member

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The agenda included Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) specialist services, the Violence Reduction and Community Safety Summer Plan and Safer Streets 2025, and the scrutiny report. Councillor Jack Phipps, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 19, 2025
Climate Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council scheduled a meeting to discuss retrofitting council homes, air quality, and the committee's scrutiny report. The meeting was due to be held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Caramel Quin, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 12, 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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 46