Ian Rae
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025 to discuss infrastructure funding, housing asset management, the Fellowship Square programme, and the Avenue Road regeneration project. The committee will also review its own scrutiny report and forward plan.
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee met on 18 September 2025 to discuss the adoption of Local Plan Part 2, the Temporary and Settled Accommodation Strategy, and the Scrutiny Report. The committee reviewed the information provided in the reports, asked questions of the officers present, and made recommendations.
Validation Requirements for Planning Applications, Executive Decision - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 12.00 pm
This meeting of the Executive Decision of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to address apologies, declarations of interest, and a review of the local list of validation requirements for planning applications.
Decisions from Meetings
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Procurement of a new Cleaning Contract for the Council's Corporate Estate
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to appoint a single provider for Cleaning Services for all Corporate Buildings via a restricted procurement process, with a proposed contract term of 4 years from 1 October 2025 and options to extend for two 1-year periods.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of a proposed income-banded Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26, featuring varying levels of support up to 85% for protected groups and up to 57% for other eligible working-age residents, alongside adjustments to non-dependant deductions and the continuation of a Discretionary Hardship Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to allocate £52.65m to the Schools Capital Programme until the end of the 2027/28 financial year and delegate authority for finalising the program, procuring projects, and awarding contracts to relevant officers, subject to certain consultations and approvals.
Recommendations Approved
Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to approve the revised Infrastructure Delivery Plan, the Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24) and its incorporated Infrastructure List, and to delegate authority for minor amendments to both plans before publication.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring - 2024/25 Month 6
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to note various financial forecasts and approve several budget allocations, including funding for legal advice, digital technology, housing support, a health check, continuation of a business rates pool, and a re-baselined capital budget.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 66