Councillor Elizabeth Baptiste
Email: cllr.elizabeth.baptiste@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 discuss a range of topics, including council tax support, fees and charges for various services, and measures to improve air quality. A motion on gambling reform from the Labour Group is also scheduled to be discussed. Additionally, the council is expected to review the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and consider a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
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.
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.
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.
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
46 decisions · Page 3 of 10
Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA
From: Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, London E10 5NA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 11.30 am - September 04, 2025
...the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest decided to approve the recommendations regarding the application to vary the premises licence for Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, E10 5NA.
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
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
Appointment of representatives to outside bodies for 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Leader's report
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 46