Councillor Bert Jones

Council - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to cover a range of important topics, including the mid-year review of treasury management, the local council tax reduction scheme for the upcoming year, and the annual report of the Governance and Assurance Committee. Additionally, members were scheduled to debate three business motions concerning small businesses, violence against women and girls, and the protection of natural assets.

Outer NEL Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Clerked by LB Havering) - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The Outer NEL Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss a range of health-related matters impacting residents across Outer North East London. The meeting's agenda included a comprehensive health update covering various NHS providers, a deep dive into improving GP access, and a review of the system strategy for North East London.

Redbridge Council

The Children and Young People Policy Development Committee met to discuss the impact of falling school rolls and the upcoming government white paper on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Key discussions included strategies to manage declining student numbers, the potential for school closures or amalgamations, and the implications of national SEND reforms for local provision.

Redbridge Council

The Strategy and Resources Policy Development Committee met to discuss the Redbridge Council's improved website launch, and to review the strategy and resources work plan. Councillors noted the presentation on the website launch, which included data on website traffic, customer satisfaction, and accessibility. The committee also agreed to receive a report at the next meeting, which will highlight the recommendations that have been made throughout the course of the year.

Redbridge Council

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.