Councillor Kabir Mahmud

Committee Spokesperson

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including pre-decision scrutiny of executive reports, updates from policy development committees, and the committee's work plan. A key item for discussion was the Adults Emergency Duty Team Section 75 Agreement, with a recommendation to approve a new agreement for emergency social care services. The committee also planned to discuss the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Action Plan.

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Strategy and Resources Policy Development Committee met to discuss the Redbridge Council's improved website launch, and to review the strategy and resources work plan. Councillors noted the presentation on the website launch, which included data on website traffic, customer satisfaction, and accessibility. The committee also agreed to receive a report at the next meeting, which will highlight the recommendations that have been made throughout the course of the year.

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.

Committee Spokesperson

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the budgetary control report, the treasury management strategy, and the budget strategy, all of which are due to be considered by the cabinet. The committee noted the budgetary pressures arising from homelessness and adult social care, and discussed potential measures to mitigate these, including preventative work and collaboration with health partners. The committee also discussed the treasury management strategy, the long-term plan for reducing debts, and the modernisation agenda.

Committee Spokesperson

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the findings of a corporate peer challenge, and plans to modernise the council. Councillors agreed to send a recommendation to the cabinet that members should be involved in training and working groups related to the modernisation programme. The committee also received updates from the chairs of the Policy Development Committees (PDCs).