Rosalind Doré - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( Hale End and Highams Park South)

Councillor Rosalind Doré

 Labour  Hale End and Highams Park South  Portfolio Lead Member - Libraries, Culture and Sports & Leisu

Email: cllr.rosalind.dore@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Staffing Committee (Member) Cabinet (Member) Council (Member) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

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
Staffing Committee Member

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.

October 21, 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

Decisions from Meetings

121 decisions · Page 8 of 25

Senior Management Restructure

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

... the Cabinet of Waltham Forest agreed to implement a new senior management structure across the organization, as outlined in Appendix D of the report, in accordance with the Council’s Management Framework, after noting consultation feedback, proposed deletions, savings, and organizational design principles.

Recommendations Approved

Capital and Revenue Outturn 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest noted the Revenue and Capital Outturn for 2024/25, including a £2.656 million drawdown from the Budget Strategy Reserve, a £19.220 million capital slippage, and various outturn positions for the Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant.

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 121