Councillor · Waltham Forest
Councillor Paul Perkins
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- 12 Sep 2026
In brief
Councillor Paul Perkins stated that the council would ensure clarity when using terms related to traffic schemes and that there was no intention to introduce schemes through the "back door". He agreed to a drive around an LTN with another councillor to review its impacts. The councillor also mentioned a commitment to "neighbourhood access audits" and the need to "prioritise pavements" within available resources. He assured that the council is taking practical steps to ensure the Muslim community feels safe and protected, and that Waltham Forest "will never tolerate Islamophobic attacks". The councillor stated that the council would continue to meet with representatives from various groups to examine how to ensure the borough is safe and how services are safe to access.
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Stories naming Councillor Paul Perkins
- Waltham Forest Council Faces Scrutiny Over 'Lower-Traffic Neighbourhoods' Terminology and Strategy During the Members' Questions session on Thursday, 16 July 2026, Councillor Afzal Akram posed a two-part question to Councillor Paul Perkins, the Leader of the Council, regarding existing and new LTNs. Councillor Akram expressed concern that 'area-based improvement schemes' might be a new guise for LTNs, asking for...
- Waltham Forest Council Pledges Enhanced Safety for Muslim Community Following Islamophobic Attack Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Perkins, stated that the council, alongside partners, is taking practical steps to ensure that all members of the Muslim community feel safe, protected, and...
- Waltham Forest Council to Enhance Accessibility Following Resident Concerns Councillor Umar Ali also raised concerns about "the poor conditions of a number of roads and pavements that do not appear on this year's programme." Councillor Paul Perkins responded that the...
- Residents Demand Pavement Improvements and Free Parking in Waltham Forest Councillor Umar Ali pressed Councillor Paul Perkins, Leader of the Council, on the criteria for prioritising road and pavement maintenance. He requested a review of areas with persistent complaints...
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