Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 7, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to consider, review and approve the recommended approach to prevention set out in the report.  

Content: Cabinet:   (1)          noted the Prevention Programme Overview outlined in Appendix A to the report;   (2)          noted the plans for scaling up our approach as part of the next phase of change so that early intervention and prevention becomes the driver for change across the entire Council and informs the way we work with partners and communities to build resilience in the face of the challenges ahead;   (3)          noted the track record of investment and delivery in support of this ambition, including for example Family Hubs, our response to the Marmot review and the recent roll out of Waltham Forest Max; and   (4)          reaffirmed the commitment to putting early intervention and prevention at the heart of Mission Waltham Forest as the key driver for building stronger communities and making this a more equal and inclusive borough as well as to ensure financial sustainability into the future.   Options & Alternatives Considered   This report is for noting only therefore no alternatives have been considered.