I have been an active member of the community in Waltham Forest for over 30 years. I have been a councillor since 2002 and a Cabinet Member for Lifelong Learning and then Children and Young People’s Services.
On 21 May 2009 I was elected Leader of the Council. This is an absolutely tremendous honour and I will do my very best to serve the people of this borough.
The potential of Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest has a bright future. We are uniquely well-placed to benefit from East London’s regeneration and growth - but to capitalise on these opportunities we must continue to raise skills levels, unlock talents, tackle worklessness and invest in our young people.
My priorities
My priorities are threefold, to:
- Seek out and support our most disadvantaged residents during these difficult times
- Continue raising educational standards and providing world-class learning environments
- Improve our street scene and the borough’s appearance
The Leader's visits
I will be attending a range of events, openings and celebrations throughout the year and you can read about the latest visits here
