Waltham Forest Council
Waltham Forest Council is currently focusing on housing provision, youth support, and community initiatives.
Waltham Forest Council recently agreed to award the Freedom of the Borough to Gordon Turpin and pledged to support young people, aiming to create at least 1,000 new opportunities by 2030, both in October 2026. In September 2026, the council's Cabinet approved an £18 million investment to convert four council-owned buildings into 60 temporary homes for homeless families, with occupation forecast for early 2028. The Cabinet also approved a two-year review of the borough's housing strategy.
The Planning Committee granted permission in September 2026 for the change of use of 130 Trumpington Road and Rowan House to temporary accommodation, while deferring a decision on a garden outbuilding at 118 Vansittart Road. Earlier, in July 2026, the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee granted a new pub licence for TBC Sheperds Bush despite resident concerns, and modified the licence for Duos Lounge due to noise complaints.
Waltham Forest Council, the local government authority for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is scheduled to discuss various topics, including licensing, community safety, and its future work programme, at upcoming meetings in October and September 2026.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council agreed to award the Freedom of the Borough to Gordon Turpin in October 2026. Source
- Waltham Forest Council pledged to create at least 1,000 new opportunities for young people by 2030. Source
- The council's Cabinet approved an £18 million investment for 60 temporary homes for homeless families in September 2026. Source
- The Cabinet approved plans to review the borough's housing strategy over two years in September 2026. Source
- The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee granted a new pub licence for TBC Sheperds Bush in July 2026. Source
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