Councillor Louise Mitchell
Email: Cllr.Louise.Mitchell@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve a range of strategic and financial matters, including the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy, the Avenue Road Estate regeneration project, and the continuation of the Council Tax Support scheme. They also reviewed the budget, fees and charges, and updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme. All recommendations were approved, some subject to the call-in process[^2].
Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council cabinet approved a new strategy to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation in the borough, as well as a new agreement to provide integrated mental health services. Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, thanked Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health, for their leadership on these issues.
Integrated Meeting of WF Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards - Monday, 20th October, 2025 1.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Health and Wellbeing Board and Health and Care Partnership Board were scheduled to hold an integrated meeting on 20 October 2025. Items for discussion included updates on promoting wellbeing, the Better Care Fund, and the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan. A series of linked papers on obesity were also scheduled to be discussed.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 20 of 27
Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to proceed with the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre in its current form, while noting arrangements for person-centred transitions and future consideration of the site within the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Integrated Sexual Health Recommissioning
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to directly award Barts Health NHS Trust a new contract for five years, with the option to extend for three additional years, to provide integrated sexual health services in partnership with the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge, using the Provider Selection Regime.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of a New Mechanical & Electrical Contract for the Council's Corporate Estate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to procure a new four-year mechanical and electrical services contract, with two optional one-year extensions, for the Council's corporate estate via a restricted procurement process, starting October 1, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of a new Cleaning Contract for the Council's Corporate Estate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to appoint a single provider for Cleaning Services for all Corporate Buildings via a restricted procurement process, with a proposed contract term of 4 years from 1 October 2025 and options to extend for two 1-year periods.
Recommendations Approved
Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to allocate £52.65m to the Schools Capital Programme until the end of the 2027/28 financial year and delegate authority for finalising the program, procuring projects, and awarding contracts to relevant officers, subject to certain consultations and approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 133