Frankie Simons

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to discuss a number of updates, new policies and proposals for the future of housing and community safety in Waltham Forest. The topics included updates to the Waltham Forest Housing Compact, discussions on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, a proposed policy on damp and mould, and a proposal for the acquisition of 53 new affordable homes for rent.

Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm

The Cabinet made a number of decisions. The most significant of these was to proceed with the planned closure of the Markhouse Centre in Walthamstow. This was despite extensive opposition to the closure from service users, their families and trades unions, including through a petition to keep the centre open. The Cabinet also agreed to the continuation of the ‘All East’ integrated sexual health service in a joint arrangement with Newham, Tower Hamlets and Redbridge, and voted to adopt a new scheme for the Local Council Tax Support Scheme from 2025/26.

Executive Decision

St James Health Hub Fit Out Procurement, Executive Decision - Monday, 2nd December, 2024 10.00 am

This meeting was scheduled to include a decision on the procurement of a fit-out contractor for the new St James Health Hub. This follows approval of the project in 2019, and the completion of the building's shell and core in December 2022.

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee

Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Commmittee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee included presentations from the Young Adults Independent Advisory Group (YA/YIAG) and from the Council's Trading Standards Team. The Committee were also scheduled to receive an update on the Citizen's Assembly on Neighbourhood Policing that took place in February and March 2024.

Pension Committee

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Pension Committee was scheduled to include presentations about the performance of some of the Pension Fund's investments, and updates from officers on the management of the Pension Fund. There was also a scheduled presentation about the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) more generally.