Councillor Mushtaq Ahmed

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The External Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss mitigating actions on flood risk, receive a water update from the Metropolitan Police, and review its work plan for the year. The meeting was also scheduled to include updates from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Committee Member

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 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 Member

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 Member

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).