Councillor Judith Garfield

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several executive reports before they are considered by the cabinet, including proposals for leisure and culture services, changes to recycling services, and the budget control report for the first quarter of 2025/26. The committee requested to receive the Priority Action Plan regarding the Area Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Inspection of Redbridge Local Area Partnership prior to its submission to the cabinet. The committee also noted verbal updates from the chairs of the Policy Development Committees (PDC).

Redbridge Council

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Redbridge Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 14 July 2025. The agenda included updates from the chairs of policy development committees, the annual report from scrutiny and policy development committees, and pre-decision scrutiny of executive reports concerning building maintenance, bridge options, and a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) inspection.

Redbridge Council

Redbridge Council was scheduled to discuss a number of issues at its meeting, including motions on councillor safety, e-scooter regulation, and disability benefits. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss changes to the council's standing orders[^1] and committee appointments.

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 12 June 2025 to discuss social value in Redbridge, receive updates from the chairs of the Policy Development Committees, and conduct pre-decision scrutiny of executive reports concerning budget control, sustainable transport, and authority monitoring. The committee also elected a chair and vice-chair for the 2025/26 municipal year.

Redbridge Council

The Strategy and Resources Policy Development Committee was scheduled to meet to elect a chair and vice-chair for the 2025/26 municipal year. Councillors were also expected to receive an update from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. A presentation on the Redbridge Council website and web content was also scheduled, as part of an ongoing investigation into improving customer satisfaction.