Councillor Uzma Rasool

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.