Councillor Paul Douglas
Email: cllr.paul.douglas@walthamforest.gov.uk
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 was scheduled to discuss the council's financial position, including plans for exceptional financial support and the capital investment strategy. Other key items on the agenda included the budgets for schools and early years, and a new partnership agreement for health and social care services.
Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.
Decisions from Meetings
138 decisions · Page 16 of 28
Schools and Early Years Budgets 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve the final 2025/26 Local Funding Formula for 5-16 year olds, note the changes from 2024/25, note the indicative 2025/26 High Needs Block budget, and note the 2025/26 Early Years Funding Formula for early years providers.
Recommendations Approved
Extra Care Procurement
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
... to proceed with a tender for a new contract for Extra Care Housing services, beginning in October 2025 for a 3-year term with a potential 2-year extension, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Adult Services to award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 11, 2025
...to approve and recommend to the Full Council the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, effective immediately, as required by national government.
Recommendations Approved
Draft meetings programme 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
...to approve the draft meetings programme for 2025-26, with finalization scheduled for the Annual Council Meeting on 22 May 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and council tax setting 2025/26
From: Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 27, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 138