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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Financial Monitoring - 2024/25 Month 9
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 20, 2025
...to note the forecast financial outturns and approve an adjusted capital programme budget and the use of £3.644 million from the Budget Strategy Reserve for improvement and transformation costs.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Investment Strategy 2024/25 - 2034/35
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 20, 2025
... to approve the Council’s Capital Investment Strategy for 2024/25 to 2034/35, which will be reviewed and refreshed annually, with financing delegated to the Strategic Director of Resources.
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
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: 35
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 96