Councillor Paul F. Donovan

Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

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.

Clean and Green Policy Development Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Clean and Green Policy Development Committee met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss recommendations for improving the council's parking services. The committee reviewed proposals arising from five workshops covering parking permits, vehicle removal, penalty charge notices, controlled parking zones, disabled parking, and the overall parking strategy. Key decisions included the consideration of emission-based parking permits, the introduction of a vehicle removal service and car pound, and a review of disabled parking provisions.

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.