Naheed Asghar - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Cathall)

Councillor Naheed Asghar

Labour Cathall Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy

Email: cllr.naheed.asghar@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Council (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

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
Cabinet Member

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].

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Member

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.

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
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm

Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, chaired a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council cabinet on 7 October 2025, where members discussed early intervention and prevention strategies, housing updates, and changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. The cabinet approved recommendations concerning early intervention and prevention, the Housing Strategy Year One update, and changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee uplift. They also agreed to the council taking on the development manager role for the London Secure Children's Home proposals.

October 07, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

122 decisions · Page 16 of 25

Capital Investment Strategy 2024/25 - 2034/35

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 20, 2025

... to approve the Council’s Capital Investment Strategy for 2024/25 to 2034/35, which will be reviewed and refreshed annually, with financing delegated to the Strategic Director of Resources.

Recommendations Approved

School Determined Arrangements 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...to approve the school admissions arrangements for 2026/27 for community and voluntary controlled schools, including a reduction in Pupil Admission Numbers for Chapel End Infants and Edinburgh Schools from 2026/2027.

Recommendations Approved

Sufficiency Strategy - Children Looked After and Care Leavers 2024-2027

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...to approve the Waltham Forest Children's Sufficiency Strategy 2024-2027, which outlines the council's vision, principles, and priorities for supporting the accommodation needs of children in care and care leavers.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Local Funding Formula for Schools 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...the draft Schools Block Local Funding Formula for 2025/26 for 5- to 16-year-olds was approved, along with using the maximum Minimum Funding Guarantee permitted, adjusting unallocated or over-allocated funds through Basic Entitlement rates, and applying any further funds to the Growth Fund if Basic Entitlement rates reach the maximum permitted.

Recommendations Approved

Shareholder Committee Appointments

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...to appoint Councillor Vicky Ashworth to the Shareholder Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 122