Lisa Shukla
Council: Waltham Forest
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
Pension Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
Pension Board - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 2.00 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].
Decisions from Meetings
49 decisions · Page 8 of 10
Corporate Peer Challenge Action plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to approve the action plan addressing the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge recommendations and delegated authority to the Leader of the Council for further refinement.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Scrutiny Themed Review - Housing Options and Support
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to note the Housing Scrutiny Committee's Themed Review report on Housing Options and Support and to adopt and implement the recommendations outlined within it, as detailed in the proposed response.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024/25 - 2027/28
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to note a potential £18.058 million funding gap over three years, the need for savings, a possible council tax increase, uncertainties in government funding, the budget timetable, and delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources for distributing contingency funds.
Recommendations Approved
Private Rented Sector Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...to approve the Council's new Private Rented Sector Strategy and Delivery Plan, and to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing and the Corporate Director of Regulatory & Contingency Planning Services to make necessary changes to the strategy, development plan, and enforcement policy if and when the Renters Rights Bill is enacted.
Recommendations Approved
In-borough Home to School Transport Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 05, 2024
...the Cabinet of Waltham Forest approved the commencement of an open procurement process to recommission the in-borough home to school transport contract for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, aged 5-19 (and up to 25 with an EHCP), residing in Waltham Forest, starting September 1, 2025, for an initial three-year period with a possible two-year extension, and delegated approval of the provider appointment and contractual arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 49