Councillor Paul Douglas
Email: cllr.paul.douglas@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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].
LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 2 December 2025 was scheduled to consider a report on the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework. This was a decision made with no public access. Councillor Paul Douglas, Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources, was the decision maker for this meeting.
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.
Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am
The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
128 decisions · Page 9 of 26
Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to approve the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, establish the Phase 1 Asset Transformation Programme, commence consultation on the closure of Church Lane Car Park, agree in principle to sell the car park to Pocket Living Limited subject to closure and planning consent, note the temporary closure of the MUGA and playground, and delegate final decision-making on the car park sale to the Strategic Director of Place.
Recommendations Approved
Evolve Norse Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to ensure delivery continuity and value for money, the Cabinet approved the activation of the option to extend the Evolve Norse joint venture for five years until 2032, including a contract variation to remodel the JV and delegated authority to finalise the extension and new legal framework.
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025
...to approve a budget of £28.8m, including £8.6m from a GLA grant and £20.2m from borrowing, to acquire a minimum of 64 homes for temporary accommodation by September 2026, and to delegate authority for related legal documentation and acquisitions.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of committees and other council bodies for 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of representatives to outside bodies for 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 128