Ian Buckle
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
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.
St James Health Hub Fit Out Procurement, Executive Decision - Thursday, 14th November, 2024 3.30 pm
This meeting was scheduled to include the consideration of a report on the procurement of a contractor to fit out the new St James Health Hub at the Jazz Yard development in St James Street, Walthamstow.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm
The Cabinet approved the new Private Rented Sector Strategy and its Delivery Plan, the recommissioning of the In-borough Home to School Transport contract for children and young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, and the Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan. They noted reports on the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy, and on the Housing Scrutiny Committee's Themed Review of Housing Options and Support, adopting recommendations made in the latter.
School Term Dates, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 1.30 pm
This Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council considered the dates for school terms and holidays for the borough's schools for the academic years beginning in 2025 and 2026.
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
Scheme of delegation
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of representatives to outside bodies for 2025/26
From: Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 97