Lisa Shukla
Council: Waltham Forest
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Pension Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to discuss a range of financial and operational matters. Key topics included an update on the external audit, proposed changes to accounting policies, and a review of the Council's treasury management strategy. The committee was also set to consider reports on risk management, internal audit progress, and the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team's activities, alongside policy reviews and updates on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).
Pension Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Pension Committee of Waltham Forest Council was scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, a review of investment strategy, and a consultation on proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The committee was also scheduled to consider the admission of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund as a shareholder in the London CIV[^2].
Pension Board - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Pension Board of Waltham Forest Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the pension fund's annual report and accounts, investment performance, risk management and administration. They were also scheduled to discuss training and a consultation on scheme improvements.
Decisions from Meetings
49 decisions · Page 5 of 10
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
Sufficiency Strategy - Children Looked After and Care Leavers 2024-2027
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to approve the Waltham Forest Children's Sufficiency Strategy 2024-2027, which outlines the council's vision, principles, and priorities for supporting the accommodation needs of children in care and care leavers.
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
Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to approve the revised Infrastructure Delivery Plan, the Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24) and its incorporated Infrastructure List, and to delegate authority for minor amendments to both plans before publication.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring - 2024/25 Month 6
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 03, 2024
...to note various financial forecasts and approve several budget allocations, including funding for legal advice, digital technology, housing support, a health check, continuation of a business rates pool, and a re-baselined capital budget.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 49