Stewart Murray
Council: Waltham Forest
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
40 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss several planning applications, including proposed developments in Leytonstone, Chingford, and Walthamstow. The agenda included a review of previous meeting minutes and a discussion of development management, with a focus on specific applications.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm
At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council Cabinet, the Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework was approved, alongside a plan to consult on changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, and a new Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy. The council also agreed to cease offering catering services to schools from April 2026.
at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm,
This meeting has been postponed.
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 6 May 2025 to discuss several planning applications and related matters. The meeting was set to cover development management, including consideration of an update report from the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control, and to address specific planning applications at 92 Larkswood Road and 694 High Road Leytonstone. The committee was also expected to formalise wording for conditions or reasons for refusal, delegating this task to the Assistant Director - Development Management and Building Control.
Decisions from Meetings
116 decisions · Page 7 of 24
Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Town Centre Framework and Delivery Plans for publication, acknowledging the extensive engagement that informed their creation.
Recommendations approved
Lea Bridge Stations Site - Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to prioritize affordable housing at the Lea Bridge Station Sites scheme by increasing the percentage to 100%, update the commercial deal, delegate authority for final terms and legal agreements, and note the land appropriation in line with the amended planning authority.
Recommendations Approved
Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to proceed with the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre, a learning disabilities day opportunities facility, after considering consultation responses and alternative proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Schools and Early Years Budgets 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the final 2025/26 Local Funding Formula for 5-16 year olds, note the changes from 2024/25, note the indicative 2025/26 High Needs Block budget, and note the 2025/26 Early Years Funding Formula for early years providers.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve and recommend to the Full Council the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately, as required by national government.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 40
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 116