Perminder Purewal

Pension Committee Officer

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, a review of investment strategy, and a consultation on proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The committee was also scheduled to consider the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund as a shareholder in the London CIV[^2].

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Application for a premises licence; Good Day Lounge, 801 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a premises licence for Good Day Lounge. The committee decided to grant the application in full, deeming it appropriate for the promotion of licensing objectives[^2]. The decision can be appealed within 21 days to Thames Magistrates Court.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Grant of a Premises Licence: Food & Wine, 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 11.30 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee convened to assess an application for a new premises licence for 556 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DH. The committee decided to grant the application in full, permitting the sale of alcohol (off sales) from 07:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. This decision was made after considering representations from the applicant, a local business owner, and reviewing the council's licensing policy and Home Office guidance.

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee Officer

Grant of a Premises Licence: De Essence, 417 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EA, Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a new premises licence for De Essence Restaurant & Lounge Ltd. The committee decided to grant the application in full, with some revisions to the proposed times and additional conditions added to the licence. These conditions had been agreed upon following discussions between the applicant, the licensing team, and the Metropolitan Police.

Pension Committee Officer

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including a presentation from Mercer on private markets, a pension administration services update, and a pension performance update. The committee was also scheduled to review the draft pension annual report and accounts for 2024/25.