Rob Manning
Council: Waltham Forest
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025, to discuss several topics including a Labour group motion, the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for the next financial year, a new smoke control order, the annual report from the Corporate Parenting Board, and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve a range of strategic and financial matters, including the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy, the Avenue Road Estate regeneration project, and the continuation of the Council Tax Support scheme. They also reviewed the budget, fees and charges, and updates on the Mission Waltham Forest programme. All recommendations were approved, some subject to the call-in process[^2].
Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Budget Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss fees and charges for the upcoming financial year, review the council's reserves, and receive an update on the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). The committee will also discuss a scrutiny report and review the minutes of the previous meeting.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council cabinet approved a new strategy to address the increasing demand for temporary accommodation in the borough, as well as a new agreement to provide integrated mental health services. Councillor Grace Williams, Leader of the Council, thanked Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Councillor Louise Mitchell, Portfolio Lead Member - Adults and Health, for their leadership on these issues.
Appointments panel: Corporate Director of Financial Sustainability, Staffing Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 9.30 am
The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet to discuss one item. The meeting was scheduled to take place in the Wilhelmina Suite at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Councillor Paul Douglas was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
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Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
... the Cabinet approved the proposed Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy and authorized a delegation to amend the policy in response to new legal requirements, particularly those arising from Awaab's Law.
Recommendations Approved
Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Waltham Forest Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, the formation of the Waltham Forest Inclusive Economy Mission Board, and delegated authority for final presentational changes to the framework ahead of publication.
Recommendations Approved
Options for the Waltham Forest Catering Services SLA with Schools
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...that the Local Authority will cease offering catering services to provide school meals from 1st April 2026, supporting schools to find alternative arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Fairer Contributions Policy: Proposal for changes to Minimum Income Guarantee uplift
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to consult on proposed changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy, specifically a phased reduction of the discretionary uplift applied to the Minimum Income Guarantee for adults receiving non-residential care.
Recommendations Approved
Shareholder Committee Membership
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - May 06, 2025
...to remove Councillor Vicky Ashworth from the membership of the Shareholder Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 96