Lisa Shukla

Council: Waltham Forest

Committees: Audit and Governance Committee (Council Staff) Cabinet Pension Committee (Council Staff) Staffing Committee Pension Board (Council Staff)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

27 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Pension Committee Council Staff

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, a review of investment strategy, and a consultation on proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The committee was also scheduled to consider the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund as a shareholder in the London CIV[^2].

November 26, 2025
Pension Board Council Staff

Pension Board - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Pension Board of Waltham Forest Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the pension fund's annual report and accounts, investment performance, risk management and administration. They were also scheduled to discuss training and a consultation on scheme improvements.

November 06, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee Council Staff

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council convened to discuss treasury management, anti-fraud measures, internal audit progress, an honorary alderperson protocol, and updates to the council's constitution. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 9 October 2025, at Waltham Forest Town Hall.

October 09, 2025
Pension Committee Council Staff

Pension Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including a presentation from Mercer on private markets, a pension administration services update, and a pension performance update. The committee was also scheduled to review the draft pension annual report and accounts for 2024/25.

September 24, 2025
Audit and Governance Committee Council Staff

Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025 to discuss a range of reports related to the council's financial management, risk, and governance. These included the external audit plan, the draft statement of accounts, contract waivers, risk management, treasury management, anti-fraud measures, and data protection.

July 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 5 of 10

Draft Local Funding Formula for Schools 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...the draft Schools Block Local Funding Formula for 2025/26 for 5- to 16-year-olds was approved, along with using the maximum Minimum Funding Guarantee permitted, adjusting unallocated or over-allocated funds through Basic Entitlement rates, and applying any further funds to the Growth Fund if Basic Entitlement rates reach the maximum permitted.

Recommendations Approved

Sufficiency Strategy - Children Looked After and Care Leavers 2024-2027

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...to approve the Waltham Forest Children's Sufficiency Strategy 2024-2027, which outlines the council's vision, principles, and priorities for supporting the accommodation needs of children in care and care leavers.

Recommendations Approved

School Determined Arrangements 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025

...to approve the school admissions arrangements for 2026/27 for community and voluntary controlled schools, including a reduction in Pupil Admission Numbers for Chapel End Infants and Edinburgh Schools from 2026/2027.

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: 27

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49