Councillor Clyde Loakes
Email: cllr.clyde.loakes@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 was scheduled to discuss the council's financial position, including plans for exceptional financial support and the capital investment strategy. Other key items on the agenda included the budgets for schools and early years, and a new partnership agreement for health and social care services.
Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.
Decisions from Meetings
142 decisions · Page 16 of 29
Lea Bridge Stations Site - Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to prioritize affordable housing at the Lea Bridge Station Sites scheme by increasing the percentage to 100%, update the commercial deal, delegate authority for final terms and legal agreements, and note the land appropriation in line with the amended planning authority.
Recommendations Approved
Schools and Early Years Budgets 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the final 2025/26 Local Funding Formula for 5-16 year olds, note the changes from 2024/25, note the indicative 2025/26 High Needs Block budget, and note the 2025/26 Early Years Funding Formula for early years providers.
Recommendations Approved
Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to proceed with the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre, a learning disabilities day opportunities facility, after considering consultation responses and alternative proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Scheme of Members' allowances 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury management strategy 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 142