Councillor Elizabeth Baptiste

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.

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including borough street lighting and a review of the committee's forward plan. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the action tracker from the previous meeting, the recommendations tracker, and any accompanying responses.

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Waltham Forest Community Safety Partnership, and to review the committee's scrutiny report. The agenda included an invitation for the committee to review the draft forward plan for the 2025/26 municipal year and make recommendations. Councillor Jack Phipps, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Appointments Panel - Strategic Director of Place, Staffing Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on 16 June 2025 to interview candidates for the position of Strategic Director of Place. The committee was scheduled to discuss the candidates and make an appointment to the role. The Strategic Director of Place is responsible for all functions in the Place Directorate including Housing, Regeneration and Planning, Property, Commercial Estate and Investment and Capital Delivery.

Appointments Panel - Corporate Director of Adult Social Care Operations, Staffing Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 12.30 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met to consider applications for the position of Corporate Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The agenda for the meeting indicates that the committee may have also discussed whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting.