Ian Ambrose

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.

Redbridge Schools Forum Council Staff

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Schools Forum meeting scheduled for 22 January 2026 was set to discuss the financial arrangements for schools in the upcoming academic year, including the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) allocations for 2026-2027 and the setting of school budgets. The forum was also scheduled to review in-year monitoring reports for the current financial year and consider various funding streams and service de-delegation proposals.

Licensing Committee Council Staff

Redbridge Council

The Licensing Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss updates from the Licensing Service and consider the minutes of a previous meeting. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the council's licensing policy and an update on various licensing applications and enforcement activities.

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Local Pension Board met on Monday to discuss current pension fund matters and review the fund's investment performance. The board was also scheduled to discuss updates from the pension administration function, including the migration to a new member self-service portal.

Committee Officer

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.