Councillor Gulcin Ozdemir

Special Meeting on Thames Water, Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.30 pm

The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee met with representatives from Thames Water to discuss a range of issues relating to the company's operations in the borough. The committee heard details of the company's plans to improve water quality and reduce leakage, as well as its contingency measures for service interruptions. The committee also questioned the company's customer service record and its plans to increase customer bills. The committee asked Thames Water to return in 12 months' time to update it on the company's progress.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th January, 2025 7.00 pm

The committee heard evidence from three separate groups on the topic of school attendance and were updated on the council's efforts to improve attendance across the borough.

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.15 pm

At the meeting on 12 December, the council made a number of decisions. The council approved the adoption of a new Council Tax Support Scheme. Councillors voted to note the annual Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report. Councillors noted the political balance of the council, following the results of a by-election and the recent formation of the Independent and Green Group. Councillors voted to adopt an updated constitution, and approved a series of new committee appointments. Finally, councillors discussed and then voted to adopt two motions: one on giving refugees time to resettle, and a second on winter fuel allowance.

Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 7.30 pm

The meeting discussed the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s annual review of complaints, social value in home care contracts, the council’s finances, and potential undeliverable savings in a range of areas.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 25th November, 2024 7.00 pm

The committee considered a refreshed version of the Joint Protocol on Section 17 Families between Children's Social Care & Homes and Neighbourhoods. The committee also discussed school attendance codes, an update on the council’s school reorganisation programme, and the Children’s Services Quarter 1 2024-25 Performance Report.