Councillor Sam O'Connell

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.

Inner North East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The March meeting of the committee will include reports on a range of local health services. It will include updates on the NHS 10-year Health Plan, Artificial Intelligence use in the NHS, the new St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub and long term health conditions, as well as the Committee's work programme for the coming year.