Ian Buckle
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Public Spaces Protection Order, Executive Decision - Monday, 18th August, 2025 10.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to consider the extension of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the borough. The report pack included a recommendation to extend the PSPO for a further three years, and considered the results of a public consultation on the topic. Councillor Khevyn Limbajee, Portfolio Lead Member for Community Safety, was scheduled to make the decision.
Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025 to discuss a range of reports related to the council's financial management, risk, and governance. These included the external audit plan, the draft statement of accounts, contract waivers, risk management, treasury management, anti-fraud measures, and data protection.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm
At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council Cabinet, members approved a plan to acquire 64 homes for use as temporary accommodation, adopted an Asset Transformation Strategy to guide the use of council land and buildings, and agreed to extend the council's joint venture with Norse Group for property services. The Cabinet also agreed to begin consulting on the closure of Church Lane Car Park in Leytonstone, with a view to selling the site for redevelopment.
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm
The Waltham Forest Council meeting scheduled for 22 May 2025 included the election of a new Mayor, the appointment of councillors to various committees and outside bodies, and a review of the council's scheme of delegation. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the programme of meetings for the upcoming year.
Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on 6 May 2025 to consider a range of reports related to the council's financial and governance arrangements. The agenda included updates on school finances, the final statement of accounts, accounting policies, grant certifications, anti-fraud activities, internal audit progress, and the annual governance statement.
Decisions from Meetings
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Housing Scrutiny Themed Review - Housing Options and Support
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to note the Housing Scrutiny Committee's Themed Review report on Housing Options and Support and to adopt and implement the recommendations outlined within it, as detailed in the proposed response.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024/25 - 2027/28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to note a potential £18.058 million funding gap over three years, the need for savings, a possible council tax increase, uncertainties in government funding, the budget timetable, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources for distributing contingency funds.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Peer Challenge Action plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to approve the action plan addressing the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge recommendations and delegated authority to the Leader of the Council for further refinement.
Recommendations Approved
In-borough Home to School Transport Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest approved the commencement of an open procurement process to recommission the in-borough home to school transport contract for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, aged 5-19 (and up to 25 with an EHCP), residing in Waltham Forest, starting September 1, 2025, for an initial three-year period with a possible two-year extension, and delegated approval of the provider appointment and contractual arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments
From: Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.30 pm - October 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 97