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 8 of 10

Corporate Peer Challenge Action plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...to approve the action plan addressing the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge recommendations and delegated authority to the Leader of the Council for further refinement.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Scrutiny Themed Review - Housing Options and Support

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...to note the Housing Scrutiny Committee's Themed Review report on Housing Options and Support and to adopt and implement the recommendations outlined within it, as detailed in the proposed response.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024/25 - 2027/28

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...to note a potential £18.058 million funding gap over three years, the need for savings, a possible council tax increase, uncertainties in government funding, the budget timetable, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources for distributing contingency funds.

Recommendations Approved

Private Rented Sector Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...to approve the Council's new Private Rented Sector Strategy and Delivery Plan, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing and the Corporate Director of Regulatory & Contingency Planning Services to make necessary changes to the strategy, development plan, and enforcement policy if and when the Renters Rights Bill is enacted.

Recommendations Approved

In-borough Home to School Transport Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest approved the commencement of an open procurement process to recommission the in-borough home to school transport contract for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, aged 5-19 (and up to 25 with an EHCP), residing in Waltham Forest, starting September 1, 2025, for an initial three-year period with a possible two-year extension, and delegated approval of the provider appointment and contractual arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49