Councillor Jenny Gray

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including a presentation from Mercer on private markets, a pension administration services update, and a pension performance update. The committee was also scheduled to review the draft pension annual report and accounts for 2024/25.

Variation of a premises licence: Orient Lounge, 389 High Road, Leyton, London E10 5NA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 11.30 am

This meeting has been postponed.

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

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 2 September 2025 and approved planning permission for a mixed-use development on Larkshall Road in Highams Park, and a roof extension on St Peters Avenue in Walthamstow. The committee delegated authority to the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control to formalise the wording of conditions and reasons for refusal, if necessary.

Application for a premises licence: Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 5th August, 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to discuss an application for a premises licence for Popeyes, 259 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH. The sub-committee decided to grant the application in part, with amended hours and additional conditions to address concerns about public nuisance and late-night disturbance. The restaurant will be allowed to offer late night refreshment (deliveries) from 23:00 to 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and the opening hours of the premises will be 07:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 07:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday, with the premises closed to the public from 23:00 each night.

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.