Mark Hynes
Council: Waltham Forest
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Family Support Procurement, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 11.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal to commission family support hours via an open procurement framework approach. The aim is to improve the quality and oversight of family support services, and encourage competitive pricing from external providers. Councillor Kizzy Gardiner, Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People, is expected to make the decision.
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Waltham Forest was scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss several topics, including the council tax support scheme, fees and charges for 2026/27, and a proposed new smoke control order. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Board annual report and a protocol for honorary alderpeople.
LGRP Framework, Executive Decision - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 3.30 pm
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council on 2 December 2025 was scheduled to consider a report on the Local Government Resourcing Partnership (LGRP) Framework. This was a decision made with no public access. Councillor Paul Douglas, Portfolio Lead Member - Finance and Resources, was the decision maker for this meeting.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Waltham Forest Council Cabinet met to discuss budget updates, approve a new physical activity strategy, and progress with housing and regeneration projects. The cabinet approved the continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme, allocated resources to the Schools Capital Programme, and adopted the Waltham Forest Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy 2025-2028. Additionally, the cabinet addressed the Avenue Road Estate regeneration and a Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement.
Pay to Park, Executive Decision - Monday, 1st December, 2025 9.00 am
The Executive Decision meeting of Waltham Forest Council included a discussion on proposed amendments to the borough's Pay to Park scheme. A report was prepared for Councillor Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader (Climate and Air Quality), regarding making permanent an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) relating to the scheme. The report included summaries of consultation responses and an Equality Impact Assessment.
Decisions from Meetings
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Chingford Kennels, 158 Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 9BS (240189)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to grant planning permission for the development at Chingford Kennels, 158 Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 9BS (240189), subject to conditions, informatives, and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Hatherley Mews, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QP (241838)
From: Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to grant planning permission for Hatherley Mews, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QP (241838), subject to conditions, informatives, and completion of a Unilateral Undertaking.
Recommendations Approved
Evolve Norse: 2024/25 Mid-Year Company Performance Review
From: at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to note Evolve Norse's mid-year performance against its business plan, including a net operating profit of £56,000 and projected year-end profit of £90,000, along with associated risks.
Recommendations Approved
Waltham Forest Services Ltd Performance Update
From: at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to note the year-to-date performance, changes to Board Members, and growth plans, as well as to approve changes to the Articles of Association and the overarching Service Level Agreement between the Council and the Company.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 182