Marie Pye

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Waltham Forest convened for a special meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to address several key financial and operational matters. The agenda included the setting of the Budget and Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside the Treasury Management Strategy, Pay Policy Statement, and Members' Allowances Scheme for the same period. Additionally, the Council was scheduled to discuss the rationalisation and proportionality of its committees and review the draft calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, to review a range of financial and governance matters. Key decisions included the approval of the 2025-26 Internal Audit Plan, noting the progress made in delivering audits, and the adoption of updated Anti-Fraud, Bribery, and Money Laundering policies. The committee also reviewed the 2024-25 External Audit update, the Draft Statement of Accounts, and the Annual Treasury Management Review for 2025-26.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to review the council's financial position. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the latest budget monitoring report for the 2025/26 financial year, the proposed budget and council tax setting for 2026/27, and the council's scrutiny report, which included its forward plan and action tracker.

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm

The Waltham Forest Council meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025, saw the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and a significant Labour Group motion calling for urgent reforms to tackle gambling harms. The council also agreed to continue the proposed income-banded Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, maintaining the maximum award at 85% for working-aged people.

Budget Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Budget Scrutiny Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Tuesday 25 November 2025 to review the council's financial position. The meeting agenda included discussions on the proposed fees and charges for the 2026/27 financial year, an update on the council's reserves, and a review of the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) position. The committee also received a scrutiny report and an update on the council's budget monitoring.