Councillor Whitney Ihenachor

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting included for discussion a number of updates about how the council is performing in delivering its commitments on housing and adult learning. The meeting included for discussion progress on the Housing Transformation Programme and the delivery of the Housing Strategy 2024-2029. It also included for discussion the council’s performance on a number of key housing performance indicators, progress on the Local Plan Part 2 and an update on the progress of the Adult Learning Service during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee meeting on 21 January 2025 was scheduled to involve a review of the Council's Corporate Impact Framework, as well as the Action Plan resulting from the Local Government Association's (LGA) peer challenge. The Committee was also scheduled to receive a report on its own scrutiny work.

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm

This meeting was scheduled to consider a report on its Council Tax Support Scheme, its schedule of Fees and Charges for 2025/26, and to approve a range of other measures. It included motions proposed by both the Labour and Conservative groups.

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to discuss a number of updates, new policies and proposals for the future of housing and community safety in Waltham Forest. The topics included updates to the Waltham Forest Housing Compact, discussions on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, a proposed policy on damp and mould, and a proposal for the acquisition of 53 new affordable homes for rent.

Scrutiny Coordinating Committee - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 7.00 pm

The Scrutiny Coordinating Committee's meeting involved the consideration of an action plan arising from an LGA Corporate Peer Challenge, discussion of the Corporate Performance Framework (CPF) including updates and commentary for the period ending September 2024, and consideration of the Scrutiny work programme.