Jenny Gray - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Leytonstone)

Councillor Jenny Gray

Labour Leytonstone

Email: cllr.jenny.gray@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Chair) Council (Member) Pension Committee (Member, Vice-Chair) Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Member) Staffing Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 2 of 9

Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 2 December 2025, and approved planning permission for the construction of two residential units on Boscombe Avenue, and for the demolition of the Grove Motoring Centre and the construction of a new residential building. Both developments are subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106).

December 02, 2025
Pension Committee Member

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, a review of investment strategy, and a consultation on proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The committee was also scheduled to consider the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund as a shareholder in the London CIV[^2].

November 26, 2025
Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 4 November 2025, and approved planning permission for a single-storey side extension at 2 The Mile End, Walthamstow and for the construction of two houses at the rear of 2 Lyndhurst Drive, Leyton. The committee considered the Assistant Director of Development Management & Building Control's report on planning applications.

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
Planning Committee Chair

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 14 October 2025, and approved planning permission for a roof extension in Woodford Green, a residential development in Walthamstow, and the change of use of a property in Leyton to a children's care home.

October 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Review of a premises licence: BlackStar Bar & Grill, 54 St James Street, Walthamstow, E17 7PE

From: 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 - December 16, 2025

...to modify the premises licence for BlackStar Bar & Grill by excluding late night refreshment and recorded music, reducing the sale of alcohol and opening hours to 08:00-23:00 Monday-Saturday and 08:00-22:30 Sunday, and removing the right to have live and recorded music during deregulated times.

Recommendations Approved

Application for a premises licence: 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT

From: 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 - December 16, 2025

...to Grant in Part the Licence for 1st City Self Drive, 33 Skeltons Lane, Leyton E10 5BT, with a reduction in hours of the recorded music, and specific hours for the sale of alcohol and live music.

Recommendations Approved

Protocol for honorary alderperson

From: Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - December 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 103