The Cabinet of Redbridge Council was scheduled to consider a range of important issues, including the development of new strategies for supported housing and tenancies, an update on improvements for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the Redbridge Youth Justice Service Strategic Plan. The meeting was also scheduled to review the council's corporate performance for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year.

Consulting on a New Supported Housing Strategy

The Cabinet was scheduled to consider proposals for a new Supported Housing Strategy. This strategy is being developed in response to the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, which places a duty on local housing authorities to review and publish such strategies. The report outlined draft objectives for the strategy, focusing on delivering the right supported housing in the right places, promoting independence and positive move-on, improving health and wellbeing, and strengthening partnerships and co-production. A 12-week public consultation was scheduled to take place from 26 October 2026 to 18 January 2027 to gather input from residents, service users, carers, providers, and statutory partners. The council was to consider approving the consultation draft of the strategy's vision statement and objectives, and the consultation plan.

Consulting on an Updated Tenancy Strategy

The meeting was also scheduled to discuss the consultation on an updated Tenancy Strategy. This strategy aims to ensure that council homes are well-maintained and that tenants receive appropriate support. The report indicated that the strategy would codify and explain current practices across critical operational areas for tenants, officers, and members, aligning with the council's existing Policy Framework and corporate approach.

Redbridge Youth Justice Service Strategic Plan 2026-2029

The Cabinet was scheduled to consider the Redbridge Youth Justice Service Strategic Plan for 2026-2029. This plan, required under Section 40 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, sets out how the Youth Justice Service will be provided and funded. The strategy aims to improve outcomes for children, families, victims, and communities through earlier support, coordinated action, and a child-first, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. The report highlighted progress in reducing first-time entrants to the youth justice system and a decrease in serious violence offences sentenced. It also identified key challenges, including disproportionality, mental health needs within the cohort, and recruitment and retention of experienced staff. The plan outlines six new priorities, including safeguarding, education, training and inclusion, participation and co-production, a coordinated approach to victims, addressing disproportionality, and strengthening partnership accountability.

SEND Improvement Update and the SEND & AP Strategy

An update on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Plan was scheduled to be presented, following an inspection report in June 2025 and an associated Improvement Notice from the Department for Education (DfE). The report indicated significant progress had been made, with 80 out of 175 actions in the Priority Action Plan completed by August 2026. The improvement programme has shifted towards a redesigned delivery model aligned with emerging SEND Reforms, focusing on measurable outcomes. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Strategy for Redbridge. This strategy, co-designed with partners, children, young people, and parents/carers, aims to transform outcomes and experiences by 2030, focusing on seven strategic priorities: Child & Family Voice and Communications; Early Identification and EHC Assessments Timeliness and Quality; Early Intervention Support Offer; Preparing for Adulthood; Children out of School and Alternative Provision; Local Specialist Provision Integrated Commissioning; and SEND Integrated Data.

Redbridge Corporate Performance Report Quarter 1 2026/27

The Cabinet was scheduled to receive the Redbridge Corporate Performance Report for Quarter 1 of the 2026/27 financial year. This report provides an update on performance against the council's existing Corporate Performance Framework, representing the final reporting cycle before transitioning to a new Corporate Health Scorecard. The report aims to ensure the maintenance and improvement of service levels and quality, delivering value for money. Performance data was to be presented across various portfolio areas, including Housing & Homelessness, Planning & Regeneration, Leisure & Culture, Environment & Neighbourhoods, Enforcement, Community Safety and Cohesion, Children, Young People & Education, Adult Social Care & Health, Finance and Shared Prosperity, and Resident Experience & Modernisation. The report was to highlight performance highlights, areas of challenge, and associated improvement activity.