Councillor Joel Anthony Herga

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The General Purposes Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the redrafting of the council's constitution, and to agree a new timetable for its approval. The committee, chaired by Councillor Saira Y. Jamil, will also discuss public questions.

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a planning application for a mixed-use development and to approve the minutes from their previous meeting. The meeting was to be held at the Town Hall in Ilford.

Committee Spokesperson

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee convened to discuss several key health issues, including end-of-life care, smoking cessation, and health protection. The committee noted a report on smoking cessation, highlighting the success of the 'Redbridge Quits Smoking' service. Members also received updates on health protection, and end-of-life care from St Francis Hospice.

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Children and Young People Policy Development Committee met to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream education, receiving a presentation on the support available for children with additional needs in mainstream schools. Councillors also received updates on the SEND inspection priority action plan, and school place planning. The committee agreed to include a report on school place planning at their next meeting.

Committee Member

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.