Councillor Marie Pye

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.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss fees and charges for the upcoming financial year, review the council's reserves, and receive an update on the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). The committee will also discuss a scrutiny report and review the minutes of the previous meeting.

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.

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council convened to discuss treasury management, anti-fraud measures, internal audit progress, an honorary alderperson protocol, and updates to the council's constitution. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 9 October 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council's Budget Scrutiny Committee met on 3 September 2025 to discuss the medium term financial strategy, budget monitoring, and future scrutiny reports. The committee reviewed the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27-2028/29, which outlined a potential funding gap of £15.331 million over three years, and the budget monitoring report for Month 3 of 2025-26, which showed a projected overspend of £31.412 million. The committee also discussed items for future scrutiny, including council tax, business rates, debt collection, consultancy spending and the procurement plan.