Councillor Niki J Chahal

Pension Fund Committee - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 10.30 a.m.

The Pension Fund Committee of Redbridge Council met on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to review the fund's performance and strategic direction. Key discussions included the draft Funding Strategy Statement, the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) function, the 2024/25 draft Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts, a draft Responsible Investment Policy, the Pension Fund Annual Business Plan for 2026/27, and a quarterly update on the fund's investments as of 31 December 2025.

Health and Care Policy Development Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Health and Care Policy Development Committee met on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, to discuss mental health services in Redbridge and review the committee's work plan. Key discussions included the challenges and successes of mental health provision, the need for better data collection, and the integration of services. The committee also agreed on its work plan for the upcoming year.

Council - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to cover a range of important topics, including the mid-year review of treasury management, the local council tax reduction scheme for the upcoming year, and the annual report of the Governance and Assurance Committee. Additionally, members were scheduled to debate three business motions concerning small businesses, violence against women and girls, and the protection of natural assets.

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the council's SEND and Alternative Provision Priority Action Plan, trauma-informed practices in schools, emotional school avoidance, and Key Stage 5 results. The committee agreed to recommend that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee seek assurance that funding for the SEND action plan would be available from both Redbridge Council and its partners. The committee also discussed the possibility of adding an additional meeting to review the recent SEND Ofsted Outcome report.

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.