Marsela Berberi - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Forest)

Councillor Marsela Berberi

 Labour  Forest

Email: cllr.marsela.berberi@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Children and Families Scrutiny Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 1 of 4

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
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 November 2025.

November 05, 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
Children and Families Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee met on 10 September 2025, and discussed the Waltham Forest Youth Justice Annual Plan, the Family Hubs Programme, and the Scrutiny Report. The committee requested a report on improvements to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and agreed to add items on child sexual exploitation and the rationalisation of the school estate to their forward plan.

September 10, 2025
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.

July 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

43 decisions · Page 2 of 9

Use of emergency provisions

From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 1.1

Decisions Recorded: 43