Ian Rae
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Proposed Acquisition of New Build Affordable Homes for Rent, Executive Decision - Monday, 23rd December, 2024 11.00 am
This meeting was scheduled to include the potential acquisition of new affordable homes at the Fellowship Square development in Waltham Forest.
Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting was scheduled to discuss a number of updates, new policies and proposals for the future of housing and community safety in Waltham Forest. The topics included updates to the Waltham Forest Housing Compact, discussions on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, a proposed policy on damp and mould, and a proposal for the acquisition of 53 new affordable homes for rent.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Options for the Waltham Forest Catering Services SLA with Schools
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...that the Local Authority will cease offering catering services to provide school meals from 1st April 2026, supporting schools to find alternative arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
London Sexual Health Programme
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to participate in the London Sexual Health Programme and re-procure SHL.UK, an online sexual health service, delegating authority for contract awards, scope changes, and extensions to the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member for Adults and Health, with an estimated spend of £5.6 million over nine years.
Recommendations Approved
Citizens' Assembly on Neighbourhood Policing: our joint police-council response to the recommendations
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
... the Cabinet approved the police and council's joint action plan, detailed in Appendix 1, to address the recommendations made by the Citizens' Assembly on the Future of Neighbourhood Policing.
Recommendations Approved
Shareholder Committee Membership
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to remove Councillor Vicky Ashworth from the membership of the Shareholder Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Fairer Contributions Policy: Proposal for changes to Minimum Income Guarantee uplift
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to consult on proposed changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, specifically a phased reduction of the discretionary uplift applied to the Minimum Income Guarantee for adults receiving non-residential care.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 66