Debbie Porter
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the proposed Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, including rent and service charge increases. Other key topics included an update on the management of the council's commercial and investment properties, a review of planning performance and enforcement activities, and the committee's forward plan and action tracker.
Extension of Temporary Accommodation Leaseholds beyond ten years, Executive Decision - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on Thursday 22 January 2026 was scheduled to discuss the adoption of ten-year leases for temporary accommodation. This measure is intended to address a significant financial pressure on the council related to the cost of temporary accommodation.
Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Climate Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to consider a new Green and Blue Infrastructure Vision and Strategy, alongside a report on climate engagement with schools. The committee will also review a general scrutiny report.
Family Support Procurement, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal to commission family support hours via an open procurement framework approach. The aim is to improve the quality and oversight of family support services, and encourage competitive pricing from external providers. Councillor Kizzy Gardiner, Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People, is expected to make the decision.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss budget updates, approve a new physical activity strategy, and progress with housing and regeneration projects. The cabinet approved the continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme, allocated resources to the Schools Capital Programme, and adopted the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025-2028. Additionally, the cabinet addressed the Avenue Road Estate regeneration and a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement.
Decisions from Meetings
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Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of a proposed income-banded Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26, featuring varying levels of support up to 85% for protected groups and up to 57% for other eligible working-age residents, alongside adjustments to non-dependant deductions and the continuation of a Discretionary Hardship Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Developing Stronger Communities through Culture and Creativity: A Cultural Action Plan for Waltham Forest: 2024-2030
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to adopt the Developing Stronger Communities through Culture and Creativity: A Cultural Action Plan for Waltham Forest: 2024-2030,
approve revised frameworks for Civic and Community events and flag raising at Fellowship Square, and note the Cultural Action Plan Year 1 Delivery Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Expansion of Burnside Secondary onto Additional Site
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to approve the expansion of Burnside Secondary PRU by 20 additional places.
Recommendations Approved
Budget Review - Fees and Charges 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to approve the schedule of Fees and Charges, excluding those reserved for Council decision, as outlined in Appendix 1(iii), and to allow for their uplift between February 1st and April 1st, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Case Analysis of Housing Ombudsman's Determination Findings
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to note the contents of the report regarding the Case Analysis of Housing Ombudsman's Determination Findings.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in process)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 93