Councillor Shahbaz Ahmed

Council - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Council of Ealing Council met on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant financial and policy matters. Key agenda items included the proposed 2026-27 Budget Strategy, which involved a planned council tax increase, and the Pay Policy Statement for the same year. The meeting also scheduled discussions on the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026-27 and proposed amendments to the Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-2030.

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 26 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Children's Services Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to review the annual reports of the Ealing Safeguarding Children Partnership and the Ealing Race Equality Commission's progress on education. The panel was also set to discuss education outcomes for care leavers, care options for children, and previous panel recommendations.

Council - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, was set to discuss a range of significant financial and policy matters, including the adoption of a Community Infrastructure Levy, an update on Treasury Management, and appointments to various committees. Additionally, the meeting agenda included debates on motions concerning Warren Farm Nature Reserve and the council's broader achievements and future commitments.

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's Services Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to discuss SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) performance and the council's Early Help Strategy at their meeting. The discussion of SEND performance included progress following a Local Government Association (LGA) peer challenge review[^2], the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review process, criteria for placements in Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) and special schools, children on reduced timetables, pathways for early intervention, and community involvement. The Early Help Strategy discussion included a revised Children's Centre and outreach offer.

Council - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Ealing Council meeting scheduled for 21 October 2025 included discussion of the Audit Committee Annual Report, changes to the constitution, and a treasury management update. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on national insurance contributions and the private rental sector. In addition, members of the public and councillors had the opportunity to ask questions.