Councillor Maria Markham
Email: cllr.mmarkham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Council: Epping Forest
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Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 7.00 pm
Place Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 14th October 2025 7.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Pet and other animals policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...the Cabinet agreed to the Housing Pet and other Animal Policy, which formalizes the council's approach to animals kept at Epping Forest District Council Housing Revenue Account properties, and delegated authority to the Director for Housing and Property to make minor changes to the policy.
Recommendations Approved
Damp & Mould and other Emergency Hazards Policy: 2025 – 2030
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to comply with the new Awaab's Law
regarding hazards in social housing, they replaced their existing Damp and Mould Policy with the legislative requirements outlined in the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025.
Recommendations Approved
MTFP 2026-27 to 2028-29 Update
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...the Cabinet noted the updated Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2026/27 to 2028/29, including the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account Budgets, and Capital Programmes, and discussed potential savings and growth items to inform the development of firmer budget proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Accommodation Placements Policy
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to improve the allocation of temporary housing to homeless households, the Cabinet approved the Temporary Accommodation Placements Policy and agreed that minor process changes could be made with the Portfolio Holder's approval, while changes impacting resources or the Council's ability to respond to homelessness would require Cabinet and potentially full Council referral.
Recommendations Approved
Parking Policy for Housing Revenue Account Land
From: Cabinet - Monday 13th October 2025 7.00 pm - October 13, 2025
...to improve parking arrangements on Housing Revenue Account land, the Cabinet agreed to a new Parking Policy and delegated authority to the Director for Housing and Property to make minor changes to it in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 40