Claire Hamilton

Planning Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

Governance & Assurance Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Governance & Assurance Committee is scheduled to review several key reports concerning the council's financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. Topics include the 2024/25 Pension Fund Annual Audit Report, updates on internal audit and counter fraud activities, and the strategic risk register.

Cabinet Officer

Redbridge Council

The Cabinet of Redbridge Council met on Monday, 19 January 2026, to discuss and approve key financial proposals for the upcoming year, extend vital community grant programmes, and update the council's housing allocation policy. Significant decisions were made regarding the 2026/27 budget, including the approval of new savings totalling £7.253 million for the year and £42.674 million over the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) period. The Cabinet also agreed to extend the Corporate Voluntary Sector Grants Programme for an additional 12 months and approved amendments to the Housing Allocation Policy to improve fairness and efficiency.

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Staffing Sub-Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday, 8 January 2026. The meeting's agenda indicated that the primary focus would be on reviewing a comprehensive report pack. The specific contents of this report pack, which were scheduled for discussion, are not publicly detailed beyond their designation as Restricted.

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

Redbridge Council's cabinet met on 11 December 2025, and among other things, agreed to maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme, approved a new Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Priority Action Plan, and approved entering into a new agreement for an Adults Emergency Duty Team.