Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Redbridge Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 14 July 2025. The agenda included updates from the chairs of policy development committees, the annual report from scrutiny and policy development committees, and pre-decision scrutiny of executive reports concerning building maintenance, bridge options, and a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) inspection.

Executive Reports for Pre-Decision Scrutiny

The committee was scheduled to review three executive reports in advance of their consideration by the cabinet on 17 July 2025.

Building Maintenance Capital Programme 2025-26

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Building Maintenance Capital Programme for 2025-26. The capital programme is a multi-year plan that sets out the council's intended spending on infrastructure projects.

Broadmead Bridge Options

The committee was scheduled to consider a report on options for Broadmead Bridge.

Area SEND Inspection of Redbridge Local Area Partnership

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Area SEND Inspection of Redbridge Local Area Partnership. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to thrive¹.

Scrutiny and Policy Development Committees - Annual Report 2024/25

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the Scrutiny and Policy Development Committees Annual Report 2024-25.

Updates from Chairs of the Policy Development Committees

The committee was scheduled to receive verbal updates from the chairs of the Policy Development Committees (PDC). These committees are responsible for developing and reviewing council policy in specific areas. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was expected to note the updates and agree to any proposed changes to the 2025/26 PDC work plans.