Frankie Simons

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee

Children and Families Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Families Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on Wednesday 2 April 2025 to discuss a scrutiny report, making care experienced young people a protected characteristic, and the attendance policy. The meeting was due to take place at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The agenda for the meeting was published on 25 March 2025.

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a determination by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, a proposed Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, and a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy. The committee was also expected to review action and recommendation trackers, and to suggest any items for the 2025/26 draft work programme.

Executive Decision

ICT – Provision of laptops and associated services, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 10.00 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 1 April 2025 was scheduled to consider a report regarding the provision of laptops and associated services to council staff. The meeting was held without public access, in accordance with The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012. Councillor Vicky Ashworth, Portfolio Lead Member for Stronger Communities, was the decision maker for the meeting.

Executive Decision

Proposed aquisition of newbuild homes for affordable rent, Executive Decision - Monday, 31st March, 2025 11.00 am

This executive decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to discuss the proposed acquisition of new build homes for affordable rent. The Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) was asked to approve the use of Right to Buy receipts to acquire 53 newbuild homes at the Fellowship Square development. This acquisition was previously discussed at an executive decision meeting in December 2024[^2].

Climate Scrutiny Committee

Climate Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Climate Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the council's air quality, climate action within procurement, and a review of the Enjoy Waltham Forest scheme. The committee was also expected to review action and recommendation trackers from previous meetings. This was scheduled to be the final meeting for the municipal year.