Mark Hynes

Shareholder Committee

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm

The meeting of the Shareholder Committee included an update on the financial performance of Waltham Forest Services Ltd, an update on Evolve Norse's performance, and consideration of proposed changes to Waltham Forest Services Ltd's articles of association.

Planning Committee

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting saw planning permission granted for a residential development, a change of use from residential to commercial, and the construction of a crematorium. An application for a residential development was also approved.

Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet approved a new Damp and Mould Policy, a new Sufficiency Strategy for Children Looked After and Care Leavers, the school admissions determined arrangements for 2026/27, and the Draft Local Funding Formula for Schools 2025/26. They also agreed that Councillor Vicky Ashworth be added to the membership of the Shareholder Committee.

Executive Decision

Procurement of Frozen and Ambient Foods, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 10.00 am

This meeting was scheduled to discuss an application from the Waltham Forest School’s Catering Service to award a contract for the supply of frozen and ambient foods. The meeting was not open to the public.

Executive Decision Officer

Crematorium Scheme, Executive Decision - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 11.00 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on Wednesday 8 January 2025 approved an increase in the budget for the Chingford Mount Crematorium development. The meeting also noted the progress made on the design and delivery programme for the new facility.