Councillor Sebastian Salek

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The council is scheduled to convene for an ordinary meeting where they will discuss a range of topics, including a motion to support national gambling reform, the council tax support scheme for 2026/27, proposed fees and charges for the same period, and a new smoke control order. Councillors will also consider the Corporate Parenting Board annual report for 2024/25 and a protocol for honorary alderpeople. Finally, they will discuss long and distinguished service awards for councillors.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. The agenda includes discussion of two planning applications, one for Boscombe Avenue and another for Grove Road. The committee will also note an update report from the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control.

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].

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 4 November 2025, and approved planning permission for a single-storey side extension at 2 The Mile End, Walthamstow and for the construction of two houses at the rear of 2 Lyndhurst Drive, Leyton. The committee considered the Assistant Director of Development Management & Building Control's report on planning applications.

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.