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.

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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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Procurement Policy Update 2025

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

...to approve the updated Procurement Policy for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, which aims to ensure ethical, sustainable, and inclusive procurement practices aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and the National Procurement Policy Statement 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Senior Management Restructure

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

... the Cabinet of Waltham Forest agreed to implement a new senior management structure across the organization, as outlined in Appendix D of the report, in accordance with the Council’s Management Framework, after noting consultation feedback, proposed deletions, savings, and organizational design principles.

Recommendations Approved

Evolve Norse Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to ensure delivery continuity and value for money, the Cabinet approved the activation of the option to extend the Evolve Norse joint venture for five years until 2032, including a contract variation to remodel the JV and delegated authority to finalise the extension and new legal framework.

Recommendations Approved

Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to approve a budget of £28.8m, including £8.6m from a GLA grant and £20.2m from borrowing, to acquire a minimum of 64 homes for temporary accommodation by September 2026, and to delegate authority for related legal documentation and acquisitions.

Recommendations Approved

Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to approve the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, establish the Phase 1 Asset Transformation Programme, commence consultation on the closure of Church Lane Car Park, agree in principle to sell the car park to Pocket Living Limited subject to closure and planning consent, note the temporary closure of the MUGA and playground, and delegate final decision-making on the car park sale to the Strategic Director of Place.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 93