Ian Rae

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee Officer

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for 28 January 2026 was set to discuss the proposed Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, including rent and service charge increases. Other key topics included an update on the management of the council's commercial and investment properties, a review of planning performance and enforcement, and the committee's forward plan and action tracker.

Executive Decision Officer

Executive Decision - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 9.30 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on Thursday 22 January 2026 was scheduled to discuss the adoption of ten-year leases for temporary accommodation. This measure is intended to address a significant financial pressure on the council related to the cost of temporary accommodation.

Executive Decision Officer

Family Support Procurement, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal to commission family support hours via an open procurement framework approach. The aim is to improve the quality and oversight of family support services, and encourage competitive pricing from external providers. Councillor Kizzy Gardiner, Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People, is expected to make the decision.

Executive Decision Officer

LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm

The Executive Decision meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 2 December 2025, was set to discuss the retrospective approval of a procurement process for a UK/Pan London Recruitment Framework, known as the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP). The meeting was also scheduled to consider delegating authority for the award of the contract.

Executive Decision Officer

Pay to Park, Executive Decision - Monday, 1st December, 2025 9.00 am

The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council included a discussion on proposed amendments to the borough's Pay to Park scheme. A report was prepared for Councillor Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader (Climate and Air Quality), regarding making permanent an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) relating to the scheme. The report included summaries of consultation responses and an Equality Impact Assessment.