Grace Williams - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( William Morris)

Councillor Grace Williams

 Labour  William Morris  Leader of the Council

Email: Cllr.Grace.Williams@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Shareholder Committee (Chair) Cabinet (Chair) Council (Member) Staffing Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve a range of strategic and financial matters, including the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy, the Avenue Road Estate regeneration project, and the continuation of the Council Tax Support scheme. They also reviewed the budget, fees and charges, and updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme. All recommendations were approved, some subject to the call-in process[^2].

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council cabinet approved a new strategy to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation in the borough, as well as a new agreement to provide integrated mental health services. Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, thanked Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health, for their leadership on these issues.

November 04, 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
Shareholder Committee Chair

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Shareholder Committee met to discuss updates from More Homes Waltham Forest and Waltham Forest Services Ltd. The committee noted the contents of the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update report, and also noted the performance of Waltham Forest Services Ltd against its 2025/26 business plan, including the launch of the Warm Homes Grant and its work supporting housing services.

October 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Options for the Waltham Forest Catering Services SLA with Schools

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...that the Local Authority will cease offering catering services to provide school meals from 1st April 2026, supporting schools to find alternative arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Fairer Contributions Policy: Proposal for changes to Minimum Income Guarantee uplift

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...to consult on proposed changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, specifically a phased reduction of the discretionary uplift applied to the Minimum Income Guarantee for adults receiving non-residential care.

Recommendations Approved

Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Waltham Forest Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, the formation of the Waltham Forest Inclusive Economy Mission Board, and delegated authority for final presentational changes to the framework ahead of publication.

Recommendations Approved

Citizens' Assembly on Neighbourhood Policing: our joint police-council response to the recommendations

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

... the Cabinet approved the police and council's joint action plan, detailed in Appendix 1, to address the recommendations made by the Citizens' Assembly on the Future of Neighbourhood Policing.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

... the Cabinet approved the proposed Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy and authorized a delegation to amend the policy in response to new legal requirements, particularly those arising from Awaab's Law.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.7

Decisions Recorded: 128