Uzma Rasool - Councillor for Waltham Forest (Grove Green)

Councillor Uzma Rasool

Labour and Co-operative Party Grove Green

Email: CllrUzma.Rasool@WalthamForest.gov.uk

Council: Waltham Forest

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Member) Council (Member) Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee (Vice-Chair) Budget Scrutiny Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee Vice-Chair

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss and approve a significant redevelopment project at 278-284 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17. The committee granted planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of an 18-storey mixed-use building comprising 66 Build to Rent (BtR) residential units, with 26% of these designated as affordable housing at Discount Market Rent (DMR). The decision was made subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and a stage 2 referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA).

January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.

December 11, 2025
Planning Committee Member

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
Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee Vice-Chair

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The agenda included Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) specialist services, the Violence Reduction and Community Safety Summer Plan and Safer Streets 2025, and the scrutiny report. Councillor Jack Phipps, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 97