The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 2 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, council tax support, the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) strategy, and the Housing Asset Management Strategy. Also on the agenda are updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme, the Physical Activity Mission, infrastructure funding, the Schools Capital Programme, the Avenue Road Regeneration project, and a deed of variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement.

Budget Review: Fees and Charges

The Cabinet is expected to discuss a report on the Budget Review, specifically focusing on fees and charges for the upcoming financial year 2026-27. The Fees and Charges 2026-27 appendix contains details of the proposed fees and charges. An Equalities Screener appendix is also included.

Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-2027

The Cabinet is scheduled to consider the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-2027. The council is required to have a Council Tax Support scheme in place to help residents on low incomes pay their council tax bills. The report pack includes an Equality Analysis appendix, a Discretionary Housing Payment appendix, and a Sustainability Impact Matrix appendix.

Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025 - 2028

The Cabinet is expected to discuss the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025 - 2028. The SEND Strategy report outlines the council's plans for improving services and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The report pack includes the Waltham Forest SEND Strategy 2025-2028 appendix and an EqIA screener appendix.

Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Housing Asset Management Strategy (HAM) 2026-2031. The HAM Strategy report outlines the council's approach to managing its housing stock over the next five years. The report pack includes the Draft Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031 appendix, an Equalities screening appendix, a Sustainability matrix appendix, and Resident Engagement Feedback and Responses appendix.

Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/2025 and Infrastructure Planning Update

The Cabinet is expected to discuss the Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) 2024/2025 and receive an update on infrastructure planning. The IFS report provides information on the funding that the council has collected and spent on infrastructure projects in the past year. The report pack includes the IFS 2024-25 appendix.

Mission Waltham Forest Delivery Update

The Cabinet is scheduled to receive a Mission Waltham Forest Delivery Update. Mission Waltham Forest is the council's corporate plan, which sets out its priorities and objectives for the borough. The Mission Waltham Forest Delivery Update report provides an update on the progress that has been made in delivering the plan. The report pack includes the Mission Waltham Forest Delivery Update appendix and an Equalities Screening appendix.

Budget Monitoring - Month 6

The Cabinet is expected to discuss the Budget Monitoring report for Month 6. The Budget Monitoring report provides an overview of the council's financial performance against its budget for the first six months of the financial year. The report pack includes a Capital Narrative appendix and Capital Tables appendix.

Physical Activity Mission - 'Getting Waltham Forest Active: A million more days to do the things we love'

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Physical Activity Mission - 'Getting Waltham Forest Active: A million more days to do the things we love'. The Physical Activity Mission report outlines the council's plans to increase physical activity levels in the borough. The report pack includes a Strategy Document appendix, an Equalities screener appendix, and Sustainability Implications appendix.

Schools Capital Programme 2025 - 2029

The Cabinet is expected to discuss the Schools Capital Programme 2025 - 2029. The Schools Capital Programme report sets out the council's plans for investing in school buildings and facilities over the next five years. The report pack includes a Resources Summary appendix, an Equalities Screening appendix, and a Sustainability Matrix appendix.

Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route. The Avenue Road Regeneration report concerns the Avenue Road regeneration project. The report pack includes a Sustainability Matrix appendix.

Deed of Variation to Fellowship Square Development Agreement

The Cabinet is expected to discuss a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement. Fellowship Square is the area outside the Waltham Forest Town Hall. The Deed of Variation to Fellowship Square Development Agreement report relates to the agreement for the development of the area.

Other Items

The agenda also includes:

• Apologies for Absence
• Declarations of Interest
• Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting
• Exclusion of press and public for items 13-15
• Schools Capital Programme 2025 - 2029
• Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route
• Deed of Variation to Fellowship Square Development Agreement