Waltham Forest Council Budget 2026/27
Waltham Forest Council's 2026/27 budget includes fee increases for services, approved in December 2025, to ensure cost recovery.
Waltham Forest Council's 2026/27 financial plan includes increased fees for various services, which councillors approved in December 2025. These changes, detailed in a council report, aim to achieve full cost recovery and align with market rates, with some increases taking effect from February 2026.
The fee increases affect a wide range of council services and are part of the council's broader strategy to address financial challenges for the 2026/27 financial year. The council's budget for 2026/27 outlines its financial plan for the fiscal year.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council approved fee increases for 2026/27 at a Council meeting on 11 December 2025. Source
- The approved changes aim for full cost recovery and alignment with market rates, according to a council report. Source
- Some fees were set to rise as early as February 2026. Source
- The increases affect a wide range of council services. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.