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 scheduled for Tuesday, 17 March 2026, was set to discuss the council's financial position and future investment plans. Key agenda items included the approval of the council tax for the upcoming year, a significant capital investment strategy spanning a decade, and plans for mobilising exceptional financial support. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to review budgets for schools and early years, and consider 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 19 of 28
Draft Local Funding Formula for Schools 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...the draft Schools Block Local Funding Formula for 2025/26 for 5- to 16-year-olds was approved, along with using the maximum Minimum Funding Guarantee permitted, adjusting unallocated or over-allocated funds through Basic Entitlement rates, and applying any further funds to the Growth Fund if Basic Entitlement rates reach the maximum permitted.
Recommendations Approved
Shareholder Committee Appointments
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Vicky Ashworth to the Shareholder Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Damp and Mould Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to address damp and mould issues in council housing, they approved a new Damp and Mould Policy and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Place, in consultation with relevant parties, to amend the policy in response to new legal requirements.
Recommendations Approved
School Determined Arrangements 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to approve the school admissions arrangements for 2026/27 for community and voluntary controlled schools, including a reduction in Pupil Admission Numbers for Chapel End Infants and Edinburgh Schools from 2026/2027.
Recommendations Approved
Evolve Norse: 2024/25 Mid-Year Company Performance Review
From: at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to note Evolve Norse's mid-year performance against its business plan, including a net operating profit of £56,000 and projected year-end profit of £90,000, along with associated risks.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 138