Councillor Keith Rayner
Email: Cllr.Keith.Rayner@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss and approve a significant redevelopment project at 278-284 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17. The committee granted planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of an 18-storey mixed-use building comprising 66 Build to Rent (BtR) residential units, with 26% of these designated as affordable housing at Discount Market Rent (DMR). The decision was made subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and a stage 2 referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA).
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.
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).
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].
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.
Decisions from Meetings
71 decisions · Page 6 of 15
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: 40
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 71