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.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Application for a premises licence: Gro Green, 3-5 Market Parade, 325-327 Forest Road, E17 6DY, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The primary item on the agenda is an application for a premises licence for a business named Gro Green.
Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Climate Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider a new Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy, alongside a report on climate engagement with schools. The committee will also review a general scrutiny report.
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
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application is for 1st City Self Drive, and has attracted a representation from another person, leading to a hearing. Councillors will be asked to decide whether to grant the application in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.
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
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to review the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill, following an application for review. The sub-committee will hear evidence and consider representations before determining whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the licence, or take no action. The meeting may also exclude the press and public from part of the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 5 of 12
Grant of a premises licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA
From: Grant of a Premises Licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 09, 2025
...to grant in full the application for a premises licence for De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, with agreed conditions and specified opening hours, supply of alcohol, recorded music, dance & live music, and late-night refreshment times.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Leader's report
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 57