Ian Buckle

Council: Waltham Forest

Committees: Executive Decision (Officer) Audit and Governance Committee (Officer) Council Cabinet

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council

Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm

This meeting is scheduled to cover a wide range of financial matters, including the Council's budget for 2025-26, the rates at which it will charge fees for its services, its plans to invest in new buildings and infrastructure and the pay of its employees. The meeting is also scheduled to include the appointment of Paul Calaminus to the Health and Wellbeing Board.

February 27, 2025
Executive Decision

Recommissioning of IAG Services, Executive Decision - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 11.00 am

This meeting considered a single report, from Sue Boon the Director of Integrated Commissioning at Adult Services, about whether to renew funding for the Citizens Advice Waltham Forest service, which provides information, advice and guidance to residents.

February 26, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 2.00 pm

This meeting was about the council's budget for 2025/26, as well as approving its Capital Investment Strategy for 2024/25 to 2034/35, and making decisions on rents and service charges for tenants. There was also a report on the current financial monitoring position of the council. It is important to note that this is only a summary of what was scheduled to be discussed in the meeting. It does not tell us what was actually discussed, or what decisions, if any, were made.

February 20, 2025
Executive Decision

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Procurement, Executive Decision - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 1.00 pm

The meeting was scheduled to include the consideration of a report on the procurement of suppliers for electric vehicle charging points in the borough.

February 12, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to consider the external auditor's reports on the Council's and Pension Fund accounts for 2021-22 and 2022-23, and to note the external auditor's draft report on the 2023-24 accounts. Also for discussion was the Council's Treasury Management Strategy, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy for 2025-26, an update on the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team's work, an update on the delivery of the 2024-25 Internal Audit plan and a verbal update on The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

January 29, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to approve the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, establish the Phase 1 Asset Transformation Programme, commence consultation on the closure of Church Lane Car Park, agree in principle to sell the car park to Pocket Living Limited subject to closure and planning consent, note the temporary closure of the MUGA and playground, and delegate final decision-making on the car park sale to the Strategic Director of Place.

Recommendations Approved

Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to approve a budget of £28.8m, including £8.6m from a GLA grant and £20.2m from borrowing, to acquire a minimum of 64 homes for temporary accommodation by September 2026, and to delegate authority for related legal documentation and acquisitions.

Recommendations Approved

Evolve Norse Review

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 03, 2025

...to ensure delivery continuity and value for money, the Cabinet approved the activation of the option to extend the Evolve Norse joint venture for five years until 2032, including a contract variation to remodel the JV and delegated authority to finalise the extension and new legal framework.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 97