Ian Rae
Council: Waltham Forest
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the proposed Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, including rent and service charge increases. Other key topics included an update on the management of the council's commercial and investment properties, a review of planning performance and enforcement activities, and the committee's forward plan and action tracker.
Extension of Temporary Accommodation Leaseholds beyond ten years, Executive Decision - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on Thursday 22 January 2026 was scheduled to discuss the adoption of ten-year leases for temporary accommodation. This measure is intended to address a significant financial pressure on the council related to the cost of temporary accommodation.
Family Support Procurement, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal to commission family support hours via an open procurement framework approach. The aim is to improve the quality and oversight of family support services, and encourage competitive pricing from external providers. Councillor Kizzy Gardiner, Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People, is expected to make the decision.
LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 2 December 2025 was scheduled to consider a report on the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework. This was a decision made with no public access. Councillor Paul Douglas, Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources, was the decision maker for this meeting.
Pay to Park, Executive Decision - Monday, 1st December, 2025 9.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council included a discussion on proposed amendments to the borough's Pay to Park scheme. A report was prepared for Councillor Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader (Climate and Air Quality), regarding making permanent an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) relating to the scheme. The report included summaries of consultation responses and an Equality Impact Assessment.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
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
Growth Scrutiny Committee Themed Review 2023-24: Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 01, 2024
...to note the Growth Scrutiny Committee Themed Review report and adopt the recommendations outlined within it, as amended and detailed in appendix 2.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 66