Joe Garrod
Council: Waltham Forest
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Shareholder Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to review the performance of Evolve Norse, a joint venture company. The meeting's agenda included a review of the company's mid-year delivery achievements and financial performance for the 2025/26 financial year.
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.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss budget updates, approve a new physical activity strategy, and progress with housing and regeneration projects. The cabinet approved the continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme, allocated resources to the Schools Capital Programme, and adopted the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025-2028. Additionally, the cabinet addressed the Avenue Road Estate regeneration and a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement.
Decisions from Meetings
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Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve and recommend to the Full Council the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately, as required by national government.
Recommendations Approved
Extra Care Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
... to proceed with a tender for a new contract for Extra Care Housing services, beginning in October 2025 for a 3-year term with a potential 2-year extension, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Services to award the contract.
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
Schools and Early Years Budgets 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the final 2025/26 Local Funding Formula for 5-16 year olds, note the changes from 2024/25, note the indicative 2025/26 High Needs Block budget, and note the 2025/26 Early Years Funding Formula for early years providers.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 99