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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Fairer Contributions Policy: Proposal for changes to Minimum Income Guarantee uplift

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 07, 2025

...to proceed with a phased reduction and eventual removal of the discretionary uplift applied to the Minimum Income Guarantee, starting with a reduction from 25% to 10% in November 2025 and a further reduction to 0% in November 2026.

Recommendations Approved

More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update

From: at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 07, 2025

...to note the contents of the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update report, which covers an existing council programme with no new proposals or changes.

Recommendations Approved

Budget Monitoring - Month 3

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025

...to note the forecast outturn position for Revenue, HRA, and DSG as at month 3, approve funding for the 2025 Pride Awards and the Together campaign, approve additional capital funding for Soho Theatre, approve funding for fit-out works on Unit C Soho Theatre, and approve funding for the Oracle stabilisation programme.

For Determination

Social Value Policy 2025-2027

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Social Value Policy 2025-2027 for publication, aiming to maximize additional value through procurement activities and align with the Council's corporate priorities.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 - 2028/29

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025

...to address a potential £15.331 million funding gap over three years, the Cabinet noted uncertainties in local government funding, the need for savings, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to distribute contingency budgets and reserves.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 182