Mark Hynes
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
73 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve a range of strategic and financial matters, including the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy, the Avenue Road Estate regeneration project, and the continuation of the Council Tax Support scheme. They also reviewed the budget, fees and charges, and updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme. All recommendations were approved, some subject to the call-in process[^2].
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.
Pay to Park, Executive Decision - Monday, 1st December, 2025 9.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council included a discussion on proposed amendments to the borough's Pay to Park scheme. A report was prepared for Councillor Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader (Climate and Air Quality), regarding making permanent an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) relating to the scheme. The report included summaries of consultation responses and an Equality Impact Assessment.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council cabinet approved a new strategy to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation in the borough, as well as a new agreement to provide integrated mental health services. Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, thanked Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health, for their leadership on these issues.
Decisions from Meetings
173 decisions · Page 32 of 35
The Plains, 3 Crescent Road, Chingford, E4 6AU (240987)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to grant planning permission for The Plains, 3 Crescent Road, Chingford, E4 6AU (240987) subject to conditions, informatives, and completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
37 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NL (241506)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...planning permission was granted for the change of use of the rear of 37 Orford Road to a Class E use in conjunction with the existing cafe, the installation of rooflights and a kitchen extraction system, and a single-storey side/rear conservatory extension, subject to conditions and informatives.
Recommendations Approved
Former Percy Ingles Site, Unit 2, 210 Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7JQ (241367)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 08, 2024
...to approve recommendations for a Deed of Variation under Section 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 regarding planning permission 220695 for the Former Percy Ingles Site, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Development Management to finalize the Deed's wording.
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 173