Councillor Shah Ali

Redbridge Council

The Children and Young People Policy Development Committee met to discuss the impact of falling school rolls and the upcoming government white paper on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Key discussions included strategies to manage declining student numbers, the potential for school closures or amalgamations, and the implications of national SEND reforms for local provision.

Redbridge Council

The Health Scrutiny Sub-committee meeting on 26 November 2025 reviewed progress on the Redbridge Tobacco Control Plan and heard an update on end-of-life care services provided by St. Francis Hospice. The committee also discussed the work plan for future meetings.

Redbridge Council

The Children and Young People Policy Development Committee met on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream education. Key discussions included the challenges of providing adequate support within mainstream schools, the impact of increased diagnoses, and the financial pressures on the SEND system. The committee also reviewed the progress of the SEND inspection action plan and discussed future work programmes.

Redbridge Council

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 20 November 2025, was set to address a range of public and member questions, alongside important reports from the Governance and Assurance Committee concerning standards. Key discussions were also scheduled regarding the East London Joint Waste Plan (ELJWP) and the Council's Treasury Management Outturn for 2024/25.

Redbridge Council

The Health Scrutiny Sub-committee of Redbridge Council met on 25 September 2025. The agenda included a verbal update on health protection, and updates from committee members on relevant bodies. The sub-committee was also scheduled to discuss the Barts Health NHS Trust Speak-up Guardian.