Johar Khan - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Markhouse)

Councillor Johar Khan

Labour Markhouse

Email: Cllr.Johar.Khan@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Pension Committee (Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

18 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council Member

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

December 11, 2025
Pension Committee Chair

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
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
Pension Committee Chair

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.

September 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

52 decisions · Page 10 of 11

Treasury mid-year review

From: Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 17, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Conservative Group Motion

From: Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 17, 2024

...to support vulnerable elderly residents, the Council agreed to urge the government to review welfare measures, coordinate a campaign to improve pension credit awareness, reaffirm support for the Whipps Cross Hospital rebuild, and assess the impact of proposed parking changes on older residents.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments

From: Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 17, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 18

Average per Month: 0.9

Decisions Recorded: 52