Joe Garrod

Council: Waltham Forest

Committees: Executive Decision (Officer) Shareholder Committee (Officer) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm

At a meeting of the Waltham Forest Council Cabinet, the Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework was approved, alongside a plan to consult on changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, and a new Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy. The council also agreed to cease offering catering services to schools from April 2026.

May 06, 2025
Shareholder Committee POSTPONED

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm,

This meeting has been postponed.

May 06, 2025
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.

April 02, 2025
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.

April 01, 2025
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].

March 31, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Mission Waltham Forest Delivery Update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 02, 2025

...noted the progress and future direction of Mission Waltham Forest, reaffirming its commitment to tackling inequality and prioritizing community impact.

Recommendations Approved

Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025 - 2028

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 02, 2025

... to adopt the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025-2028 following a public consultation, aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND in the borough.

Recommendations Approved

Deed of Variation to Fellowship Square Development Agreement

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 02, 2025

...to enter into a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, agreeing to renegotiated terms that include splitting land receipts, guaranteeing a Fellowship Square land payment date, progressing Willow House as a 100% Build To Rent scheme, and reallocating affordable housing to Block H, aiming for 46% affordable housing across the program.

Recommendations Approved

Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 02, 2025

... to approve the revised delivery proposals for the Avenue Road estate regeneration, including progressing due diligence with an institutional investment partner for Phase 1, delegating authority to enter into Heads of Terms, approving a Cost Underwrite Agreement, serving a demolition notice in July 2026, noting resident engagement proposals, and noting proposals for Phase 2.

Recommendations Approved

Budget Monitoring - Month 6

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 02, 2025

...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest noted the month 6 forecast outturn position for Revenue, HRA and DSG, the revised capital programme forecasts for 2025/26 and to 2034/35, approved budget additions and virement changes to the Capital programme since February 2025, and approved £0.331 million from contingency to fund the Financial Sustainability team.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 57

Average per Month: 3.0

Decisions Recorded: 99