Frankie Simons

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Children and Families Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to include updates on a variety of topics relating to Children and Families, including the provision of childcare for families, a report on complaints about Children's Social Care, and the adoption of the Youth Justice Plan.

Shareholder Committee

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm

The meeting of the Shareholder Committee included an update on the financial performance of Waltham Forest Services Ltd, an update on Evolve Norse's performance, and consideration of proposed changes to Waltham Forest Services Ltd's articles of association.

Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet approved a new Damp and Mould Policy, a new Sufficiency Strategy for Children Looked After and Care Leavers, the school admissions determined arrangements for 2026/27, and the Draft Local Funding Formula for Schools 2025/26. They also agreed that Councillor Vicky Ashworth be added to the membership of the Shareholder Committee.

Executive Decision

Procurement of Frozen and Ambient Foods, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am

This meeting was scheduled to discuss an application from the Waltham Forest School’s Catering Service to award a contract for the supply of frozen and ambient foods. The meeting was not open to the public.

Executive Decision

Crematorium Scheme, Executive Decision - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 11.00 am

Waltham Forest Council's Executive Decision met to consider a single item, which was a report on the construction of a new crematorium in the borough. The report recommended that the Executive Decision approve the additional borrowing needed to fund the scheme.