Debbie Porter

Council: Waltham Forest

Committees: Executive Decision (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Climate Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Staffing Committee Budget Scrutiny Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve a range of strategic and financial matters, including the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy, the Avenue Road Estate regeneration project, and the continuation of the Council Tax Support scheme. They also reviewed the budget, fees and charges, and updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme. All recommendations were approved, some subject to the call-in process[^2].

December 02, 2025
Executive Decision Officer

LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 2 December 2025 was scheduled to consider a report on the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework. This was a decision made with no public access. Councillor Paul Douglas, Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources, was the decision maker for this meeting.

December 02, 2025
Executive Decision Officer

Pay to Park, Executive Decision - Monday, 1st December, 2025 9.00 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council included a discussion on proposed amendments to the borough's Pay to Park scheme. A report was prepared for Councillor Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader (Climate and Air Quality), regarding making permanent an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) relating to the scheme. The report included summaries of consultation responses and an Equality Impact Assessment.

December 01, 2025
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Officer

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss infrastructure funding, housing asset management, the Fellowship Square programme, and the Avenue Road regeneration project. The committee will also review its own scrutiny report and forward plan.

November 27, 2025
Climate Scrutiny Committee Officer

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council scheduled a meeting to discuss retrofitting council homes, air quality, and the committee's scrutiny report. The meeting was due to be held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Caramel Quin, was scheduled to chair the meeting.

November 12, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Environmental Services Contract Extension

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025

...to extend the existing Environmental Services Contract for eight years, from September 30, 2027, to September 29, 2035, and to increase the annual budget by £1.6 million to fund the extension, while delegating final negotiations to the Strategic Directors of Neighbourhoods and Environment and Resources.

Recommendations Approved

Social Value Report 2024/2025

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the publication of the Social Value Report 2024-2025, which highlights the Council's progress and achievements in delivering social value through its activities and supply chain.

Recommendations Approved

Capital and Revenue Outturn 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest noted the Revenue and Capital Outturn for 2024/25, including a £2.656 million drawdown from the Budget Strategy Reserve, a £19.220 million capital slippage, and various outturn positions for the Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant.

Recommendations Approved

One Year of the Marmot Response

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

... to publish the one-year Marmot report, approve the approach to Marmot delivery for 2025-26, and delegate final presentational changes to the Corporate Director for Public Health.

Recommendations Approved

Waltham Forest Housing Compact - Annual Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025

...to note the progress outlined in the Waltham Forest Housing Compact – Annual Report 2024/25, which details the achievements and priorities of the partnership between the council and housing associations in delivering positive housing outcomes for residents.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 93