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 9 of 10

Growth Scrutiny Committee Themed Review 2023-24: Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 01, 2024

...to note the Growth Scrutiny Committee Themed Review report and adopt the recommendations outlined within it, as amended and detailed in appendix 2.

Recommendations Approved

Sixty Bricks Dormancy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 01, 2024

...to register Sixty Bricks as a dormant company after it ceased trading, appoint new directors and a company secretary for the dormancy period, note the audited accounts and the return of a £1 million residual cash balance to the council as a dividend.

Recommendations Approved

Increasing Temporary and Settled Accommodation Supply - Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 Acquisitions

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 01, 2024

...to increase temporary and settled accommodation supply, the Cabinet agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a minimum of 28 homes, approved grant funding and borrowing for refurbishment and purchases, and delegated authority for final terms, funding allocation, and accommodation method determination.

Recommendations Approved

Protecting Communities from Alcohol and Drug Related Harm

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

...to award a new five-year contract to Change Grow Live (CGL) for drug and alcohol services, utilizing the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award option.

Recommendations Approved

Securing Additional Temporary Accommodation Supply

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 10, 2024

...to secure additional temporary accommodation supply, the Council agreed to lease the London Walthamstow Hotel and Waterside Lodge, providing 245 self-contained rooms for families in housing need, and delegated authority for finalising the lease and potential purchase terms of Waterside Lodge.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 49