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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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

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

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

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: 76

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 182