Councillor Sadiq Yakub Kothia

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 10.30 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider two applications for new premises licences for Chef's Pizza, one located in Barkingside and the other in Ilford. Both applications sought permission for late-night refreshment and extended opening hours, which had attracted objections from responsible authorities citing concerns over the licensing objectives.

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

The Council of Redbridge met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of important council business. Key discussions were scheduled on the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, a comprehensive review and redrafting of the Council's Constitution, and the implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for Councillors and Co-opted Members. The meeting also included consideration of business motions on local NHS services and the borough's UNICEF Child Friendly status, alongside opportunities for public and member questions.

Children and Young People Policy Development Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Children and Young People Policy Development Committee met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss the draft outcome report on the provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Redbridge. The committee reviewed the progress made following an Ofsted report and discussed the implications of the national SEND White Paper.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.30 a.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Smoke and Pepper, a restaurant located at 545 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the procedure for licensing hearings.