Sebastian Salek - Councillor for Waltham Forest ( St James)

Councillor Sebastian Salek

 Labour and Co-operative Party  St James

Email: Cllr.Sebastian.Salek@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Vice-Chair) Council (Member) Pension Committee (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

29 meetings · Page 1 of 6

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
Planning Committee Vice-Chair

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

The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee met on 2 December 2025, and approved planning permission for the construction of two residential units on Boscombe Avenue, and for the demolition of the Grove Motoring Centre and the construction of a new residential building. Both developments are subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement (S106).

December 02, 2025
Pension Committee Member

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].

November 26, 2025
Planning Committee Vice-Chair

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.

November 04, 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

87 decisions · Page 8 of 18

694 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA (250029) & (242833)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...planning permission was granted subject to informatives for a non-material amendment to include a terrace in the description of a previously approved redevelopment, and permission was granted subject to conditions and informatives for a minor material amendment to allow alterations to approved drawings to include an amenity terrace to Flat 1.

Recommendations Approved

92 Larkswood Road, Chingford, London, E4 9DU (243161)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 06, 2025

... planning permission was granted for the demolition of two existing dwellings and the construction of three new two-storey dwelling houses, subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Waltham Forest local development scheme update

From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025

...the Council approved the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately.

Recommendations Approved

Declaration of a Nature Emergency: Nature Recovery for a Thriving and More Equal Borough

From: Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - April 24, 2025

...to declare a Nature Emergency and commit to a range of actions, including resident engagement, expert advice, and integrating nature recovery into planning and development, to achieve nature positive outcomes across the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 29

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 87