Councillor Helen Mary Coomb

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.

Redbridge Council

The Cabinet meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the council's financial future, including budget proposals and savings, as well as the extension of voluntary sector grants and the London Councils Grants Scheme. Key decisions were made regarding the detailed budget proposals for 2026/27, the extension of the Corporate Voluntary Sector Grants Programme, and the council's contribution to the London Councils Grants Scheme.

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.

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.

Redbridge Council

The Shareholder Reference Group met to discuss the performance and operation of Redbridge Civic Services Ltd (RCS), and Roding Homes Ltd. The group was scheduled to review reports from the chair of the RCS board of directors and the director of resources, focusing on RCS's quarterly performance and potential amendments to Roding Homes Ltd's articles of association. Some of the discussion was expected to be held in private due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information.