Councillor Grace Williams

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm

The Shareholder Committee received a report about the progress of the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture. The Committee noted the contents of the report, including the financial statements for 2023/24. It agreed that 'voids' and 'energy efficiency' should be added as new performance indicators to the scheme.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm

The Cabinet made a number of decisions on funding the acquisition of new homes, plans to make the council's housing company dormant, and adopting the recommendations of a scrutiny review into the draft Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework.

Chief Officer Appointment - Director of Communications, Staffing Committee - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 1.00 pm

The Staffing Committee interviewed candidates for the vacant Corporate Director of Communications & Campaigns role and agreed to offer the position to Adrian Thomas, subject to the appropriate checks.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm

The Cabinet noted an overspend of £14 million on its revenue budget, agreed to directly award the contract for drug and alcohol services to Change Grow Live (CGL), adopted a new Serious Violence Strategy and agreed to lease two sites for temporary accommodation.

Council - Thursday, 18th July, 2024 7.30 pm

The Council voted to welcome the new Labour government and to write to the Prime Minister to offer their congratulations. Councillors also voted to adopt a new Civility in Public Life action plan, and to approve the transfer of planning powers back to the Council from the LLDC.