Mark Hynes

The Cabinet adopted the Residential Alterations and Retrofit Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 02/06/2026. The Corporate Director of Regeneration, Planning & Strategic Property was authorised to make minor amendments to the document prior to publication, and the previous Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD was revoked.

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest approved the commissioning approach for the Healthy Child Programme, Best Start Service, and Universal and Targeted Services for Children. They agreed to commence a competitive procurement process and delegated authority to Strategic Directors to finalise procurement documentation, evaluate tenders, and award contracts.

Cabinet approved Waltham Forest's continued involvement in Local Community Fostering as one of four regional authorities and to continue as the lead authority. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director, Children's Services, in consultation with the Strategic Director of Resources, to progress and decide on the expansion of the service's scope and remit, including developing an end-to-end regional fostering recruitment and assessment model.

The Cabinet of Waltham Forest approved the recommended procurement strategy for housing repairs on 02 June 2026. This strategy involves re-tendering two partner contracts for Mechanical and Electrical repairs and General Repairs, and procuring specialist contractors for high-risk service areas. The decision also delegates authority to the Strategic Director of Place to agree final contract terms and conditions.

The Council received the Returning Officer's Report on the results of the Local Election 2026 on 21/05/2026. The Council noted the persons elected as Councillors on 7 May 2026.

The Portfolio Lead Member for Adults and Health approved the award of a contract to Citizens Advice Waltham Forest (CAWF) from 1 April 2025 for the provision of information and advice services on 26/02/2025. This contract will be for three years with an option to extend for up to a further two years, with a value of £393,975 a year.

The Council approved the programme of meetings for 2026-27 on 21/05/2026. The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Party Whips, is authorised to agree any subsequent changes to the programme.

The Council is asked to approve the appointment of Council representatives to outside bodies/organisations in 2026-27 and beyond on 21/05/2026. Appointments are discretionary and made with regard to the suitability of the appointee for the role.

Cabinet is recommended to approve the proposed commissioning approach for the Healthy Child Programme (0–19), Best Start Service (0-5) and Universal and Targeted Services for Children (0-5) and their Parents on 02/06/2026. This includes approval of the preferred delivery model, contract term, and contract value of £75,835,000 across all three lots.