Councillor Sam O'Connell
Email: Cllr.Sam.OConnell@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 2 of 4
Climate Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including borough street lighting and a review of the committee's forward plan. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the action tracker from the previous meeting, the recommendations tracker, and any accompanying responses.
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm
The Waltham Forest Council meeting scheduled for 22 May 2025 included the election of a new Mayor, the appointment of councillors to various committees and outside bodies, and a review of the council's scheme of delegation. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the programme of meetings for the upcoming year.
Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee (INEL JHOSC) met to discuss a health update, financial performance, cancer services and the committee's work programme. Councillor Richard Sweden was scheduled to chair the meeting. Councillors were expected to review progress against outstanding actions and recommendations.
Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm
At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council, councillors approved an updated Local Development Scheme and declared a Nature Emergency in the borough. The council also paid tribute to former Councillor Mohammad Asghar, father of Councillor Naheed Asghar, Portfolio Lead Member - Inclusive Economy, who had recently passed away.
Climate Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm
The Climate Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the council's air quality, climate action within procurement, and a review of the Enjoy Waltham Forest scheme. The committee was also expected to review action and recommendation trackers from previous meetings. This was scheduled to be the final meeting for the municipal year.
Decisions from Meetings
43 decisions · Page 1 of 9
Use of emergency provisions
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Calculation of political balance (proportionality) and arrangements for committees
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Amendments to the constitution: Council Procedure Rules and Councillors' Code of Conduct
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Conservative Group Motion: Support for Local Businesses
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Mid-Year Report
From: Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 43