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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Fairer Contributions Policy: Proposal for changes to Minimum Income Guarantee uplift

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...to consult on proposed changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, specifically a phased reduction of the discretionary uplift applied to the Minimum Income Guarantee for adults receiving non-residential care.

Recommendations Approved

Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Waltham Forest Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, the formation of the Waltham Forest Inclusive Economy Mission Board, and delegated authority for final presentational changes to the framework ahead of publication.

Recommendations Approved

London Sexual Health Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...to participate in the London Sexual Health Programme and re-procure SHL.UK, an online sexual health service, delegating authority for contract awards, scope changes, and extensions to the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member for Adults and Health, with an estimated spend of £5.6 million over nine years.

Recommendations Approved

Shareholder Committee Membership

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

...to remove Councillor Vicky Ashworth from the membership of the Shareholder Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025

... the Cabinet approved the proposed Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy and authorized a delegation to amend the policy in response to new legal requirements, particularly those arising from Awaab's Law.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 93