Keith Rayner - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Cann Hall)

Councillor Keith Rayner

 Labour  Cann Hall

Email: Cllr.Keith.Rayner@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee Council (Member) Pension Committee (Vice-Chair, Member) Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Planning Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

39 meetings · Page 1 of 8

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
Planning Committee Member

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 Vice-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
Planning Committee Member

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

Decisions from Meetings

61 decisions · Page 4 of 13

5 St Peters Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 (251315)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 02, 2025

...to grant planning permission for a hip to gable side roof extension, dormer roof extension to the rear, roof lights, bicycle storage, and landscaping at 5 St Peters Avenue, Walthamstow, subject to conditions and informatives.

Recommendations Approved

Land to the Rear of 480-510 Larkshall Road, E4 (242739)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 02, 2025

... planning permission was granted for land to the rear of 480-510 Larkshall Road, E4, subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

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

Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton (243101)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 08, 2025

...planning permission was granted, subject to conditions and informatives, for the construction of a new substation and switch control room buildings, including utility trenching and associated works, at Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 39

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 61