Mark Hynes
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Extension of Temporary Accommodation Leaseholds beyond ten years, Executive Decision - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on Thursday 22 January 2026 was scheduled to discuss the adoption of ten-year leases for temporary accommodation. This measure is intended to address a significant financial pressure on the council related to the cost of temporary accommodation.
at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Shareholder Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to review the performance of Evolve Norse, a joint venture company. The meeting's agenda included a review of the company's mid-year delivery achievements and financial performance for the 2025/26 financial year.
Family Support Procurement, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal to commission family support hours via an open procurement framework approach. The aim is to improve the quality and oversight of family support services, and encourage competitive pricing from external providers. Councillor Kizzy Gardiner, Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People, is expected to make the decision.
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 2 December 2025 was scheduled to consider a report on the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework. This was a decision made with no public access. Councillor Paul Douglas, Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources, was the decision maker for this meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
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Options for the Waltham Forest Catering Services SLA with Schools
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...that the Local Authority will cease offering catering services to provide school meals from 1st April 2026, supporting schools to find alternative arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Fairer Contributions Policy: Proposal for changes to Minimum Income Guarantee uplift
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to consult on proposed changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, specifically a phased reduction of the discretionary uplift applied to the Minimum Income Guarantee for adults receiving non-residential care.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest Services Ltd Performance Update
From: at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm, - May 06, 2025
...they noted the performance against the Business Plan for 2024/25 and approved the Business Plan for 2025/26 for Waltham Forest Services Ltd.
Recommendations Approved
694 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA (250029) & (242833)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...planning permission was granted subject to informatives for a non-material amendment to include a terrace in the description of a previously approved redevelopment, and permission was granted subject to conditions and informatives for a minor material amendment to allow alterations to approved drawings to include an amenity terrace to Flat 1.
Recommendations Approved
Shareholder Committee Membership
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to remove Councillor Vicky Ashworth from the membership of the Shareholder Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 76
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 182