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Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet recently approved funding for debt and communications teams as part of its Capital Programme forecast.

Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved plans in September 2026 to bolster its debt and communications teams, allocating £0.220m for new and temporary posts. This decision, made during a budget monitoring discussion on 8 September 2026, included funding for three new positions within the debt team.

The funding aims to improve the council's debt recovery efforts, particularly in Adult Social Care, where debt levels remain a significant challenge. The Capital Programme forecast outlines the projected spending plan for capital projects over a specified period by Waltham Forest Council.

Key facts

  1. Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved £0.220m for new and temporary posts in debt and communications teams in September 2026. Source
  2. The funding includes three new posts within the debt team to improve recovery efforts. Source
  3. The decision was made during a budget monitoring discussion on 8 September 2026. Source
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  1. Waltham Forest Council Approves Funding for Debt and Communications Teams Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet has approved plans to bolster its debt and communications teams, with a total projected cost of £0.220m for new and temporary posts. Waltham Forest 12 September 2026