Mark Hynes

Council: Waltham Forest

Committees: Planning Committee Executive Decision (Officer) Shareholder Committee (Officer) Audit and Governance Committee (Officer) Council (Officer) Cabinet (Officer) Staffing Committee (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Executive Decision Officer

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.

January 22, 2026, 9:30 am
Shareholder Committee Officer

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.

January 13, 2026, 2:00 pm
Executive Decision Officer

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.

December 16, 2025
Council Officer

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.

December 11, 2025
Executive Decision Officer

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.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Memorial Park Sport Pavilion, War Memorial Park, Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 (241922)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...planning permission was granted, subject to conditions, for the change of use of the Memorial Park Sport Pavilion and toilet block into a cafe and community hub with associated works.

Recommendations Approved

Essex Mansions, Essex Road, E10 (241769)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...planning permission was granted for the construction of an additional storey to create five self-contained residential units at Essex Mansions, subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

Recommendations Approved

58 Hatherley Rd, Walthamstow, London, E17 6SF (230555)

From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 05, 2024

...planning permission is granted for the subdivision of 58 Hatherley Road and demolition of 44 and 44a Westbury Road to construct three new dwellings, subject to conditions, informatives, and completion of a Section 106 legal agreement.

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: 76

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 182