The Role of the Leader

The post of leader is elected by all members of the council at annual council meetings, usually held in May.

The leader chairs meetings of the council's cabinet, and leads on policy development and implementation, and communication with central government.

The leader agrees the council's Forward Plan which sets out when decisions are to be made by cabinet. He also has an important role working with the council's partners in other statutory bodies, the voluntary sector and business community by chairing Waltham Forest's Local Strategic Partnership.

How to contact the Leader

By post

Clyde Loakes, Leader of the Council
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow  E17 4JF

Tel 020 8496 4611
Fax 020 8496 4286

Email leader@walthamforest.gov.uk

You can also use our general feedback form. Please state that the information is for the attention of Clyde Loakes, Leader of the Council, when you submit this form.