Tony Bell - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Hale End and Highams Park South)

Councillor Tony Bell

Labour Hale End and Highams Park South Mayor 2025-2026

Email: cllr.tony.bell@walthamforest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Mayor) Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Climate Scrutiny Committee Public Transport Consultative Group (Vice-Chair)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

23 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Mayor

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
Public Transport Consultative Group Vice-Chair

Public Transport Consultative Group - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

November 13, 2025
Council Mayor

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
Council Mayor

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.

July 17, 2025
Public Transport Consultative Group

Public Transport Consultative Group - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 7.00 pm

June 04, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

43 decisions · Page 4 of 9

Leader's report

From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Appointments

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

...to re-appoint Cllr John Moss, Cllr Terry Wheeler, and Colette McCann as the Council's nominated trustees for the Walthamstow & Chingford Almshouse Charity for another four-year term ending May 1, 2029.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 23

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 43