The Inclusive Growth and Housing Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider a range of significant reports, including the adoption of the Local Plan Part 2 and its implementation, an update on the housing resident engagement strategy, and the infrastructure funding statement for 2025/26. The committee was also scheduled to discuss how council assets can work for communities.

Adoption of the Local Plan Part 2 and Next Steps for its Implementation

The committee was scheduled to consider the adoption of the Local Plan Part 2, which allocates sites for development across the borough. This plan, following an independent examination, was recommended for adoption with agreed modifications. Its formal adoption was scheduled to be crucial for the council to retain local control over planning decisions and to align with the new London Plan's housing targets. The report was also scheduled to outline the next steps for implementing the plan, including developing further guidance and strategies, and the timetable for reviewing the plan.

Housing Resident Engagement Strategy Update

An update on the delivery of the current Housing Resident Involvement Strategy (2022-2026) was scheduled for discussion. The report was to outline the council's approach to developing a new Housing Resident Engagement Strategy, building on progress made in embedding resident voices in policy development, service scrutiny, and shaping service improvements. The new strategy was intended to ensure residents have a genuine voice and that their involvement supports service improvement and regulatory compliance.

Infrastructure Funding Statement 2025/26 and Update on Infrastructure Delivery

The committee was scheduled to review the Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) for 2025/26. This statement is a statutory requirement that was scheduled to detail annual income, allocations, and expenditure related to developer contributions, specifically the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 agreements. It was also scheduled to include an Infrastructure List outlining the council's priorities for CIL funding for the upcoming financial year. An update on the implementation of the Council's Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) and progress on delivering strategic infrastructure to support planned growth was also scheduled.

Making Council Assets Work for Communities

A report was scheduled to be presented regarding proposals to bring four council-owned sites to market for disposal and to progress the alternative community use of five currently underutilised council assets. This initiative, part of the Land Release and Community Reuse Programme, was intended to generate capital receipts and rental income for reinvestment into council community spaces. The report was also scheduled to seek views on the proposed relocation of the Leytonstone Family Hub service from The Junction to Leyton Library, as part of plans to establish a new multi-use community hub serving the south of the borough.

The Scrutiny Report

A report on scrutiny activities was scheduled for consideration. This would typically involve reviewing the forward plan for the ongoing municipal year, discussing suggestions for future work programmes, and reviewing the action tracker and responses from the previous meeting.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

The committee was scheduled to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, which was scheduled to be held on 1st July 2026.

Public Participation

The agenda included a slot for public participation, allowing members of the public to speak for up to three minutes on topics related to the Committee's work.

Declarations of Interest

Members were required to declare any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests they or their spouse/partner may have in any matter to be considered at the meeting.

Apologies for Absence and Substitute Members

The agenda item for apologies for absence and substitute members was listed.