Councillor Tim James

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm

Waltham Forest Council met on 17 July 2025, and after observing a moment of silence for the victims of the 7/7 attacks and others, councillors discussed a range of issues including play and community spaces, the borough's financial situation, and parking fees. A motion to support and improve play opportunities for children was passed, and several appointments to committees and outside bodies were agreed.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to review the 2024/25 capital and revenue outturn, receive an update on local government funding reforms, and discuss the scrutiny report. The committee, chaired by Councillor Miriam Mirwitch, was also expected to review action trackers and recommendations from previous meetings, and discuss the forward plan for the remainder of the municipal year.

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the Waltham Forest Housing Compact, social housing regulation, and internal analysis of Housing Ombudsman severe maladministration determinations. The committee was also expected to review the forward plan for the ongoing municipal year, and comment on the action tracker from the previous meeting.

Appointments Panel - Strategic Director of Place, Staffing Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on 16 June 2025 to interview candidates for the position of Strategic Director of Place. The committee was scheduled to discuss the candidates and make an appointment to the role. The Strategic Director of Place is responsible for all functions in the Place Directorate including Housing, Regeneration and Planning, Property, Commercial Estate and Investment and Capital Delivery.

Appointments Panel - Corporate Director of Adult Social Care Operations, Staffing Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 12.30 pm

The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met to consider applications for the position of Corporate Director of Adult Social Care Operations. The agenda for the meeting indicates that the committee may have also discussed whether to exclude the press and public from the meeting.