Waltham Forest Council has confirmed that its members' allowances scheme will remain unchanged until at least March 2027.
The decision, made during a Council meeting on Thursday, 21 May 2026, means the existing scheme, established in February 2025, will continue to be in effect for the upcoming municipal year. The current rates of members' allowances under this scheme will therefore remain in place.
The meeting on May 21, 2026, discussed the 'Members allowances scheme 2026/27'. While there were points of personal explanation raised by Councillor Tim James and Councillor Jonathan O'Dea regarding Councillor Mitchell Goldie's use of casework data, the Council unanimously agreed to a motion to keep the scheme as is. This motion was moved and seconded, confirming the scheme's continuation until at least 31 March 2027.
Further details on the council's decisions can be found in the Decisions 21st May 2026 Council document.
