Ian Rae

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a determination by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, a proposed Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, and a Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy. The committee was also expected to review action and recommendation trackers, and to suggest any items for the 2025/26 draft work programme.

Executive Decision

ICT – Provision of laptops and associated services, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 10.00 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 1 April 2025 was scheduled to consider a report regarding the provision of laptops and associated services to council staff. The meeting was held without public access, in accordance with The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012. Councillor Vicky Ashworth, Portfolio Lead Member for Stronger Communities, was the decision maker for the meeting.

Executive Decision

Proposed aquisition of newbuild homes for affordable rent, Executive Decision - Monday, 31st March, 2025 11.00 am

This executive decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to discuss the proposed acquisition of new build homes for affordable rent. The Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) was asked to approve the use of Right to Buy receipts to acquire 53 newbuild homes at the Fellowship Square development. This acquisition was previously discussed at an executive decision meeting in December 2024[^2].

Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting scheduled for 11 March 2025 contains a varied agenda. There are two reports on the agenda that relate to the Markhouse Centre, a day opportunities service for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The report pack also contains the Council’s proposed Annual Procurement Plan 2025/26 and a strategy for procuring Extra Care services, plus reports on the future of the Lea Bridge Station sites and a report on the Council’s approach to town centres.

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.