Marc Gadsby

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

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

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

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

Apologies for absence and substitute members

From: Crematorium Scheme, Executive Decision - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 11.00 am - January 08, 2025

Recommendations Approved