Waltham Forest Council
Waltham Forest Council is currently focusing on youth support, reviewing its housing strategy, and investing in temporary homes.
Waltham Forest Council recently pledged to support every young person in the borough, committing to a Youth Opportunity Charter and a Skills and Jobs Partnership to create at least 1,000 new opportunities by 2030, as agreed in October 2026. This initiative, brought forward by Councillor Chanté Johnson and seconded by Councillor Miriam Mirwitch, also involves strengthening careers services and youth support networks.
In September 2026, the council's Cabinet approved a two-year consultation to review the borough's housing strategy, first agreed in January 2024, to address housing challenges. Concurrently, the Cabinet approved an £18 million investment to convert four council-owned buildings into 60 temporary homes for homeless families, with works starting in late 2026/early 2027 and occupation forecast for early 2028.
The council's Cabinet also approved £0.220m in September 2026 for new posts in debt and communications teams to improve debt recovery, particularly in Adult Social Care. Earlier, in July 2026, a report to the Cabinet detailed a £28.7 million capital budget slippage for the 2025/26 financial year, primarily due to delays in housing projects.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council pledged to support every young person in the borough in October 2026. Source
- The council's Cabinet approved a two-year consultation to review the housing strategy in September 2026. Source
- An £18 million investment was approved by the Cabinet in September 2026 to convert four buildings into 60 temporary homes. Source
- The Cabinet approved £0.220m for new debt and communications team posts in September 2026. Source
- A £28.7 million capital budget slippage for 2025/26 was reported to the Cabinet in July 2026. Source
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