Councillor Grace Williams
Email: Cllr.Grace.Williams@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
128 decisions · Page 7 of 26
Social Value Policy 2025-2027
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Social Value Policy 2025-2027 for publication, aiming to maximize additional value through procurement activities and align with the Council's corporate priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 - 2028/29
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...to address a potential £15.331 million funding gap over three years, the Cabinet noted uncertainties in local government funding, the need for savings, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to distribute contingency budgets and reserves.
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
Evolve Norse Business Plan 2025/26 and Company Performance for 2024/25
From: at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...they endorsed the Evolve Norse Business Plan for 2025/26 and noted the company's forecast profit share and overall gross operating profit for 2024/25.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 128