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
66 decisions · Page 3 of 14
Declarations of interest
From: ICT – Provision of laptops and associated services, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 10.00 am - April 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Annual Procurement Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the Annual Procurement Plan for 2025/26 and delegate procurement decisions to the Strategic Commissioning Board, contingent on acceptable business cases for each procurement.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Town Centre Framework and Delivery Plans for publication, acknowledging the extensive engagement that informed their creation.
Recommendations approved
Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to proceed with the proposed closure of the Markhouse Centre, a learning disabilities day opportunities facility, after considering consultation responses and alternative proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Lea Bridge Stations Site - Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to prioritize affordable housing at the Lea Bridge Station Sites scheme by increasing the percentage to 100%, update the commercial deal, delegate authority for final terms and legal agreements, and note the land appropriation in line with the amended planning authority.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 66