Debbie Porter
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
58 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
93 decisions · Page 9 of 19
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
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
Extra Care Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
... to proceed with a tender for a new contract for Extra Care Housing services, beginning in October 2025 for a 3-year term with a potential 2-year extension, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Services to award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve and recommend to the Full Council the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately, as required by national government.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 93