The Redbridge Council meeting on 20 November 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including questions from the public and councillors, reports from officers, and business motions on regeneration, frontline workers, and air quality. A significant item on the agenda was the hearing following an investigation under the Code of Conduct into a complaint against Councillor Noor Jahan Begum.

Here's a breakdown of the key items:

Code of Conduct Hearing

The council was scheduled to address the findings of a Standards (Hearings) Sub-committee regarding a complaint against Councillor Noor Jahan Begum, who represents Mayfield Ward. The complaint was submitted by Councillor Tanweer Khan.

The Governance and Assurance Committee had already considered the sub-committee's recommendations and proposed that:

• The council issue a press notice referring to the Decision Notice on the council's website.
• Councillor Noor Jahan Begum be removed from all committees for six months.
• Councillor Noor Jahan Begum attend training arranged by the Monitoring Officer in the next six weeks.
• The Monitoring Officer consider taking any further action as may be required.

The Governance and Assurance Committee - Standards Report was to inform the full council on the outcome of the Standards (Hearings) Sub-committee hearing that took place on 13th November 2025 in person at the Town Hall relating to a complaint by Councillor Tanweer Khan against Councillor Noor Jahan Begum in accordance with the Council's procedure for dealing with Code of Conduct complaints against councillors.

The Sub-committee, in accordance with its terms of reference, was requested to decide and recommend:

a) whether or not a breach of the Members' Code of Conduct (the Code) had occurred and, if a breach had occurred;

b) to make recommendations regarding sanctions, if any.

The hearing followed an investigation into allegations that Councillor Begum had breached the Members' Code of Conduct, specifically regarding:

• Respect > As a councillor: > > 1.1 I treat other councillors and members of the public with respect…
• Disrepute > As a councillor: > > 5.1 I do not bring my role or local authority into disrepute.
• The requirement to act with honesty and integrity.

The investigation report by Miranda Carruthers-Watt of Verephi Ltd, the schedule of evidence, additional documents from Councillor Tanweer Khan, and Councillor Begum's witness statement were listed as background papers.

Public and Member Questions

The agenda included time for questions from both members of the public and councillors.

Members of the public were scheduled to ask about:

• Plans to strengthen planning enforcement policies, particularly in the Mayfield conservation area, according to Michael Keeley.
• The possibility of appointing a conservation officer for the Seven Kings Bungalow Estate, as suggested by Pradip Solanki.
• Plans to improve the protection and management of the council's 16 conservation areas, as raised by Stuart Vallis.
• The process for planning applications in conservation areas, a question from John Baxter.
• Increased collaboration with the Seven Kings Bungelow Estate Association, according to Paula Turner.
• Allowing members of the public to use screens in council meetings for visual aids, as proposed by Andy Walker.

Councillors were scheduled to ask about topics such as:

• Recent operations to seize and crush nuisance vehicles, according to Councillor Shoaib Patel.
• Redbridge's activities for Flood Action Week, as raised by Councillor Jamal Uddin.
• Government funding for homelessness prevention, a question from Councillor Zulfiqar Hussain.
• Lake dredging and de-silting works in parks, according to Councillor Nav Kaur Johal.
• This year's Remembrance event at the Ilford War Memorial, as raised by Councillor Sunny Brar.
• The council's recent seizure of illegal vapes, according to Councillor Foyzur Rahman.
• The rollout of food waste collections, a question from Councillor Daniel Morgan Thomas.
• Government support for a Best Start Family Hub in Redbridge, as raised by Councillor Saira Jamil.
• Progress of the Families First for Children programme, according to Councillor Syed Shikul Islam.
• Efforts to recruit local foster carers, a question from Councillor Jyotsna Rahman Islam.
• Securing funding for community-led arts programming, as raised by Councillor Joyce Ellen Ryan.
• The status of the former Waltham Forest fencing site, a question from Councillor Rosa Gomez.

Business Motions

The council was to consider three business motions:

• Regeneration: A motion to commission and adopt a comprehensive Ilford Town Centre Masterplan, integrating existing schemes into a 10–15 year vision. This motion also emphasised transparent project governance, public engagement, and leveraging investment for Ilford's regeneration.
• Frontline Workers: A motion reaffirming the council's zero tolerance approach to abuse against frontline staff and celebrating their contributions. This included working with the police to ensure incidents are followed up and individuals held to account, and celebrating staff contributions through awards and communications campaigns.
• Air Quality: A motion celebrating improvements in air quality and reaffirming the council's commitment to further improvements. This included continuing work with partners, developing the next Air Quality Action Plan, promoting sustainable transport, and raising awareness of the risks associated with wood burning.

Other Matters

The agenda also included:

• Approval of the minutes from the previous council meeting on 18 September 2025.
• The Mayor's announcements.
• Any petitions received.
• Any deputations received.
• A report on Dispensation Councillor Non-Attendance.
• A report on the East London Joint Waste Plan (ELJWP).
• A report on the Treasury Management Outturn for 2024/25.

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