Councillor Emma Best
Email: cllr.emma.best@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Friday, 20 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider two separate reviews of premises licences for the Scorpion Lounge. These reviews have been initiated by the Metropolitan Police and relate to concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 7 of 12
694 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA (250029) & (242833)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...planning permission was granted subject to informatives for a non-material amendment to include a terrace in the description of a previously approved redevelopment, and permission was granted subject to conditions and informatives for a minor material amendment to allow alterations to approved drawings to include an amenity terrace to Flat 1.
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
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
Treasury management strategy 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 57