Councillor Alex Holmes
Email: Alex.Holmes@redbridge.gov.uk
Council: Redbridge
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Alex Holmes has demonstrated a consistent and evolving commitment to Redbridge Council over his years of service, with a pronounced focus on the well-being of young people and the equitable treatment of vulnerable residents, particularly in his most recent activities.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across his council service, Holmes has consistently prioritized the welfare of children and young people, as well as advocating for vulnerable communities. His work has spanned areas such as the cost and standard of placements for looked-after young people, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, and ensuring equitable access to services. More recently, his focus has broadened to include direct engagement with ward-specific issues, such as social housing eligibility and the protection of natural assets.
Evolution of Focus:
While Holmes has maintained a strong dedication to youth services, his recent activities show an expansion of his engagement. In earlier years (2024-2025), his leadership as Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC) was central. By 2026, while still deeply involved in youth-related matters, his role as a Valentines ward representative became more prominent, leading to direct involvement in policy debates on social housing and environmental protection. This suggests a progression from a committee-focused leadership to a more direct, ward-level advocacy alongside his broader council responsibilities.
Most Significant Contributions (Emphasis on Recent Years):
In 2026, Holmes was a highly visible figure. He chaired the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee, with a specific emphasis on SEND provision outside mainstream settings. Critically, he took a strong stance against the proposed increase in the income threshold for social housing eligibility, directly challenging Redbridge's methodology by stating it was >looser and less refined
< and questioning the rationale for families in temporary accommodation. His co-sponsorship of the motion >Protect and Restore Our Natural Assets
< further highlights his engagement with pressing environmental concerns.
In 2025, his leadership as Chair of the Children & Young People PDC was significant. He successfully guided the Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People
report, leading to actionable recommendations. His advocacy for improved SEND provision, including the timely issuance of EHCPs, was a cornerstone of his work. He also demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity through his motion supporting equal access for the Roma community and raised concerns about temporary accommodation placements.
In 2024, Holmes laid the groundwork for his future leadership. He advocated for improved bus stop facilities for vulnerable individuals and took on a role within the Clean and Green PDC. His early involvement in addressing The Cost and Standard of Placements for Young People
as Chair-elect of the Children and Young People PDC demonstrated his foresight and commitment to addressing critical youth welfare issues.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
Throughout his council service, Alex Holmes has consistently demonstrated a deep concern for the most vulnerable members of the community, particularly children and young people. His dedication to scrutinizing council policies and ensuring their fairness and effectiveness is a recurring theme. His active participation in policy development committees, coupled with his direct engagement on ward-level issues, showcases a comprehensive approach to public service.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Councillor Alex Holmes was a prominent figure at Redbridge Council, particularly in January. He chaired the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee, with a stated focus on SEND provision outside mainstream settings. Holmes also actively represented Valentines ward, voicing strong opposition to the proposed increase in the income threshold for social housing eligibility. He criticized Redbridge's methodology as >looser and less refined
< and questioned the justification for families in temporary accommodation. Furthermore, he seconded the motion >Protect and Restore Our Natural Assets.
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Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Councillor Alex Holmes was actively involved in Redbridge Council meetings. He served as Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee, noting their upcoming focus on SEND provision outside mainstream settings. Holmes also represented Valentines ward and raised significant concerns about the proposed increase in the income threshold for social housing eligibility, questioning its justification for families in temporary accommodation and criticizing Redbridge's methodology as looser and less refined
compared to neighboring boroughs. Additionally, he seconded the motion Protect and Restore Our Natural Assets.
Meetings in January 2026
Redbridge Council - 22 January 2026
Councillor Alex Holmes seconded the motion Protect and Restore Our Natural Assets,
which was moved by Councillor Kam Rai.
Redbridge Council - 15 January 2026
Alex Holmes served as the Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee for the Redbridge Council meeting on January 15, 2026. In a previous meeting on November 25, 2025, Alex Holmes expressed gratitude to witnesses for their participation and for answering the committee's questions.
Redbridge Council - 14 January 2026
Councillor Alex Holmes, representing Valentines ward, expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed increase in the income threshold for social housing eligibility. He highlighted the disparity between the proposed threshold of £79,000 and the average household income in his ward, which is around £55,000. Councillor Holmes questioned how this higher threshold could be justified to families who have been waiting in temporary accommodation for over a decade, especially when it might allow individuals with significantly higher incomes to compete for scarce social housing resources.
He also critiqued the council's methodology for setting this threshold, comparing it unfavorably to neighboring boroughs like Barking and Dagenham and Harlow. Holmes pointed out that these other councils base their income thresholds on the size of the property needed (e.g., three or four-bedroom properties), whereas Redbridge's proposed approach seems to be based solely on whether a household contains one or more adults. He argued that this makes Redbridge's approach looser and less refined.
In addition to his concerns about housing, Councillor Holmes reported on the activities of the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee, noting that their upcoming meeting would focus on SEND provision outside mainstream settings, specifically special schools.
Redbridge Council - 1 January 2026
Alex Holmes was a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the Redbridge Council meeting on January 9th, 2025. No specific statements or actions by Alex Holmes were recorded in the provided documents.
Throughout 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes demonstrated consistent engagement and leadership within Redbridge Council, particularly in his role as Chair of the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC). A significant portion of his activity centered on the Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People
report, which he shepherded through various stages, culminating in recommendations to the Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC). He also played a key role in the PDC's subsequent focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Provision, leading discussions, workshops, and advocating for improved identification, planning, and timely issuance of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Holmes consistently attended Council meetings, voting on matters such as Council Tax Reduction and sewage pollution. He also raised important questions regarding the Community Voice Forum
and voiced strong concerns about the placement of vulnerable individuals in temporary accommodation within his ward. His commitment to inclusivity was evident in his motion supporting equal access for the Roma community. Holmes's contributions highlight a dedication to improving services for young people, ensuring equitable treatment for vulnerable communities, and scrutinizing council operations.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes was actively involved in discussions concerning the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) priority action plan at the Redbridge Council. He questioned the current percentage of new Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) issued within the statutory 20-week timeframe, noting the baseline of 22% and the target of 50% by March 2027. Holmes advocated for a higher ambition, stating,
, and suggested learning from Barnet's successful practices. He also acknowledged improvements in timeliness while emphasizing the importance of EHCP quality. Additionally, Holmes provided an update on the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC), describing a constructive meeting with officers focused on SEND issues, with future discussions planned on SEND both within and outside mainstream settings. He was also present at the General Purposes Committee meeting on December 23, 2025, though no specific actions were attributed to him during that meeting.
The ambition should be 100%
Meetings in December 2025
Redbridge Council - 11 December 2025
Alex Holmes was present at the General Purposes Committee meeting on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, as a member of the committee. No specific statements or actions were attributed to Councillor Holmes in the provided minutes or reports pack.
Redbridge Council - 8 December 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes, representing Valentines and the Labour party, actively participated in discussions regarding the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) priority action plan. He inquired about the percentage of new EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) issued within the statutory 20-week timeframe, noting the current baseline of 22% and the target of 50% by March 2027. Holmes expressed that the ambition should be 100%, citing Barnet as an authority that achieves this, and suggested learning from their practices. He acknowledged improvements in timeliness, with the percentage rising from 7% to just under 30%, but emphasized that quality of the EHCP is equally important.
Councillor Holmes also provided an update on the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC). He stated that the committee had recently met with officers to discuss SEND thematically, with upcoming meetings focusing on SEND outside of mainstream settings and SEND in mainstream education. He described the previous meeting as constructive and highlighted significant Councillor member involvement, indicating a continued focus on SEND issues.
During November 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes was active in three Redbridge Council meetings. On November 10th, he arrived late and voiced strong concerns about other local authorities placing vulnerable individuals with complex needs into temporary accommodation in his ward without proper communication or support, calling the lack of notification a crime.
He also highlighted the prolonged wait times for residents in temporary accommodation seeking reviews and mentioned encountering hundreds of individuals placed in TA by the council itself. As a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, he reported positively on a Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC) meeting that focused on SEND.
On November 24th, Holmes again arrived late to the council meeting, explaining he was delayed due to being locked out of the building and having to find an alternative entrance.
On November 25th, serving as Chair of the Children and Young People PDC, Holmes led a discussion on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). He asked detailed questions about SEND identification, school place planning, and sought clarification on various SEND-related terms. He also thanked participants and provided an update from a previous Overview and Scrutiny meeting.
Meetings in November 2025
Redbridge Council - 25 November 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes, representing Valentines and the Labour party, served as the Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee. He actively participated in the meeting, posing numerous questions related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Holmes inquired about the potential upper limit of SEND identification, drawing a parallel to historical trends in left-handedness identification. He also requested a separate report on school place planning for the next meeting, acknowledging the combined pressures of increasing SEND needs and declining school rolls. Throughout the discussion on SEND data and the SEND inspection response, Holmes sought clarification on various terms, including ordinarily available provision,
SEND support,
notional budget,
and high needs block.
He also asked about the impact of SEND changes on Year 7 students and whether SEND statistics included children in special schools. As Chair, Holmes thanked members of the public, the Cabinet Member, Officers, and witnesses for their contributions, and provided an update on items from the previous Overview and Scrutiny meeting. He concluded the meeting with a brief closing remark.
Redbridge Council - 24 November 2025
Alex Holmes arrived approximately 20 minutes into the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-11-24, having been delayed because he was locked out of the building and had to walk to another entrance. He explained his lateness by stating:
Yes I'm afraid I was locked out to the building because none of the doors would open so I had to go and walk all the way across the other side of the building in order to get in. It's unfortunate that delayed my arrival chair but I'm here with you now. I've been here with you for 20 minutes.
Councillor Holmes was noted to have joined the meeting later.
Redbridge Council - 10 November 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes, representing Valentines Ward for the Labour party, arrived late to the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-11-10. He raised significant concerns regarding the placement of vulnerable individuals with complex needs into temporary accommodation (TA) within his ward by other local authorities. Councillor Holmes highlighted a lack of communication, follow-through, and support for these individuals, and stated that the absence of notification to Redbridge Council is a crime.
He provided an anecdote about a resident experiencing issues with a drug user camping on a mattress in their front garden, despite the individual having TA nearby.
Furthermore, Councillor Holmes inquired about the timeline for the review of households currently in temporary accommodation. He noted that some residents in his ward have been waiting for appointments and conversations about their future for over a decade, and mentioned encountering hundreds of individuals placed in TA by the council itself over the past three years.
In his capacity as a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Holmes also reported on the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC), stating that their last meeting was successful and covered the themes of SEND, with thanks for public participation.
During the Redbridge Council meeting on October 14, 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes arrived late and raised several questions regarding the Community Voice Forum.
Holmes specifically inquired about the recruitment process, equality monitoring, and proportionality of its membership, expressing concern about member turnover and the potential for entrenched viewpoints. Holmes asked,
How confident are we that we are both having a community voice that represents the communities of Redbridge proportionally, and also that we are guarding against entrenched viewpoints? For example, is there a policy of you can't do it more than one year in a row, et cetera?
Additionally, Councillor Holmes reported that the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC) had selected SEND Provision as its focus for the municipal year and announced that a workshop would be held to develop recommendations for an outcome report.
Meetings in October 2025
Redbridge Council - 14 October 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes was late to the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-10-14. During the meeting, Councillor Holmes inquired about the Community Voice Forum,
specifically questioning the recruitment process, equality monitoring, and proportionality of its membership. They also raised concerns about member turnover and the potential for entrenched viewpoints, drawing a parallel to a focus group
scenario from a television show. Holmes asked,
How confident are we that we are both having a community voice that represents the communities of Redbridge proportionally, and also that we are guarding against entrenched viewpoints? For example, is there a policy of you can't do it more than one year in a row, et cetera?
Additionally, Councillor Holmes reported that the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC) had chosen SEND Provision as its focus for the municipal year and that a workshop would be held to inform recommendations for an outcome report.
During September 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes was actively involved in several key initiatives within Redbridge Council. As Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC), he provided an update on the committee's focus on SEND Provision, noting that a workshop was planned to develop recommendations for an outcome report. He and the Vice Chair were also delegated authority to meet with officers to develop the scope and project plan for investigating SEND services, a task completed before the September 15th meeting. Additionally, Councillor Holmes moved a business motion titled Supporting Equal Access for Council Services for our Roma Community.
This motion underscored the Council's commitment to addressing inequalities faced by the Roma community and included resolutions to assess the Mishto Pledge,
commit to becoming a Mishto Local Authority,
and support awareness days for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
Meetings in September 2025
Redbridge Council - 18 September 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes moved a business motion titled Supporting Equal Access for Council Services for our Roma Community
. This motion highlighted the inequalities faced by Roma people and the Council's commitment to ensuring equal access to public services. As part of this motion, the Council resolved to assess the Mishto Pledge
, commit to becoming a Mishto Local Authority
, and support awareness days for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
Redbridge Council - 15 September 2025
As Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee, Alex Holmes was delegated authority, along with the Vice Chair, to meet with officers to develop the scope and project plan for investigating SEND services. This task was completed prior to the 15th September 2025 meeting.
Redbridge Council - 10 September 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes provided an update on the Children & Young People PDC. He stated that before the SEND report was published, the PDC had chosen SEND Provision as its focus for the municipal year. A workshop is planned to advance this work, which will contribute to recommendations for an outcome report.
During July 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes attended three Redbridge Council meetings. On July 14th, as Chair of the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC), Alex Holmes reported that the PDC had selected 'Send Provision' as their theme following their first meeting of the municipal year and would be holding a workshop on this topic. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Alex Holmes in the meetings on July 3rd and July 23rd.
Meetings in July 2025
Redbridge Council - 23 July 2025
Alex Holmes was present at the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-07-23. There is no record of Alex Holmes saying or doing anything during this meeting.
Redbridge Council - 14 July 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes, representing Valentines and the Labour party, provided an update as the Chair of the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC). Following their first meeting of the municipal year, the PDC has selected 'Send Provision' as their theme and will be holding a workshop session on this topic.
Redbridge Council - 8 July 2025
Alex Holmes was absent from the Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on April 1, 2025. Apologies were noted on their behalf, and Cllr K. Joshi substituted for them.
Redbridge Council - 3 July 2025
Alex Holmes attended the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-07-03 as a Councillor for Valentines Ward, Labour Party, and as a member of the External Scrutiny Committee. No specific statements or actions by Alex Holmes were recorded in the provided minutes or report pack.
During June 2025, Alex Holmes played a significant role in the Redbridge Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings. On June 12th, he chaired the committee and, as Chair of the Children & Young People PDC, presented a report on the Cost and Standards of Placements for Young People. This report focused on the shift towards foster care for cost-effectiveness and included 10 recommendations for the Cabinet. He also expressed gratitude to the Cabinet Member and officers during discussions on the Little Heath Special School expansion and thanked attendees after an exempt session. Alex Holmes was also present at the Annual Council meeting on June 26th, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for him during that meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
Redbridge Council - 26 June 2025
Alex Holmes was present at the Annual Council meeting held on 15 May 2025. No specific statements or actions by Alex Holmes were recorded in the provided document.
Redbridge Council - 12 June 2025
Alex Holmes chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting. In his capacity as Chair of the Children & Young People PDC, he presented the outcome report on the Cost and Standards of Placements for Young People. He detailed the PDC's shift in focus from in-house care to foster care due to cost-effectiveness and highlighted that the report included 10 recommendations for the Cabinet. Additionally, as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, he expressed gratitude to the Cabinet Member and officers during the discussion on the Little Heath Special School expansion and thanked attendees at the conclusion of the exempt session.
During May 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes, in his role as Chair of the Children & Young People PDC, provided an update on the Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People report, which was scheduled to be formally agreed by the PDC and recommended for progression to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) meeting on May 14th. He also attended the Redbridge Council meeting on May 15th and voted in favour of the Business Motion concerning Sewage Pollution of the River Roding.
Meetings in May 2025
Redbridge Council - 20 May 2025
Alex Holmes is a Councillor and member of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee. However, the provided documents do not contain any record of Alex Holmes speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Redbridge Council - 15 May 2025
Alex Holmes was present at the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-05-15 and voted in favour of the Business Motion regarding Sewage Pollution of the River Roding.
Redbridge Council - 14 May 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes, a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Councillor for Valentines, provided an update as the Chair of the Children & Young People PDC. He stated that the PDC was scheduled to meet on April 23rd to formally agree the outcome report on the Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People (Phase 1 and 2) and recommend its progression to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) meeting on May 14th. > The PDC is to meet on 23 April to formally agree the outcome report on Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People : Phase 1 and 2 and recommend that this be progressed to the 14 May OSC.
During April 2025, Councillor Alex Holmes, in their role as Chair of the Children & Young People PDC, provided an update on the committee's work. The PDC finalized Phase 1 of the Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People
report, recommending against an in-house facility due to low numbers. For Phase 2, the PDC intends to seek to offer recommendations to strengthen the LBR fostering service to ensure that young people receive the services based on their need.
The committee also planned to receive information on the Fostering Service from Waltham Forest and formally agree the outcome report on Phases 1 and 2 on April 23rd, with a recommendation to progress it to the OSC on May 14th. Councillor Holmes also attended the Redbridge Council meeting on April 23rd, marking their presence at all 7 meetings since September 2024.
Meetings in April 2025
Redbridge Council - 28 April 2025
Alex Holmes is a Councillor and a member of the Governance & Assurance Committee. He was present at the Governance & Assurance Committee meetings on January 28th, 2025, and February 20th, 2025.
Redbridge Council - 23 April 2025
Councillor Alex Holmes attended the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-04-23 in their capacity as Chair of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee. Their attendance record indicates they have been present at all 7 meetings held from September 2024 onwards.
Redbridge Council - 22 April 2025
Councillor A. Holmes, as Chair of the Children & Young People PDC, provided an update on the committee's work. The PDC had finalized the Cost and Standard of Placements for Looked After Young People: Phase 1
and recommended against pursuing an in-house facility at this time due to low numbers. For Phase 2, the PDC plans to seek to offer recommendations to strengthen the LBR fostering service to ensure that young people receive the services based on their need.
The PDC is also scheduled to receive information on the Fostering Service from Waltham Forest. Councillor Holmes noted that the PDC would meet on April 23rd to formally agree the outcome report on Phases 1 and 2, and recommend its progression to the OSC on May 14th.
Redbridge Council - 1 April 2025
Alex Holmes, a Councillor, was present at the Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on April 1, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that Alex Holmes spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During March 2025, Alex Holmes, in their role as Chair of the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC), provided an update on the committee's work. This included reporting on a workshop to finalize Phase 1 and agree on Phase 2 of their investigation into the cost and standards of young people's placements, as well as mentioning a February meeting focused on foster carer recruitment strategies. Alex Holmes also attended the Redbridge Council meeting on March 20th and voted in favor of the recommendations for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26.
Meetings in March 2025
Redbridge Council - 20 March 2025
Alex Holmes was present at the Redbridge Council meeting on 2025-03-20 and voted in favour of the recommendations concerning the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025/26.
Redbridge Council - 17 March 2025
Cllr Alex Holmes was present at the External Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 17, 2025. However, the records indicate that they did not speak or take any specific action during the meeting.
Redbridge Council - 4 March 2025
Alex Holmes, in their capacity as Chair of the Children & Young People Policy Development Committee (PDC), reported on the committee's activities. The PDC had conducted a workshop to finalize Phase 1 and agree on Phase 2 of their ongoing investigation into the cost and standards of placements for young people. The committee was also scheduled to meet in February to review information and strategies related to foster carer recruitment.
During February 2025, Cllr Alex Holmes chaired the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee meeting on February 24th. This marks their continued engagement, having attended all four meetings held since September 2024.
Meetings in February 2025
Redbridge Council - 24 February 2025
Cllr Alex Holmes chaired the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee meeting on 2025-02-24. They have attended all 4 meetings held since September 2024.
Redbridge Council - 20 February 2025
Alex Holmes is listed as a Councillor member of the Extraordinary Governance & Assurance Committee. There is no indication in the provided document that Alex Holmes spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Alex Holmes attended the Redbridge Council meeting on January 30, 2025. However, the available records indicate that they did not speak or take any specific actions during the meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Redbridge Council - 30 January 2025
Alex Holmes was present at the Redbridge Council meeting on January 30, 2025. However, according to the provided reports packs, there is no record of Councillor Holmes speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Throughout 2024, Councillor Alex Holmes demonstrated significant engagement with Redbridge Council, particularly concerning issues affecting vulnerable residents and the development of local amenities. In September, he advocated for improved bus stop facilities for vulnerable individuals, stressing the importance of TfL respecting Redbridge residents in consultations. He also took on a new role as a Member of the Clean and Green PDC and inquired about the timeline and facilities for the new Valentines Park Lido. By December, as Chair elect of the Children and Young People PDC, he was actively involved in addressing The Cost and Standard of Placements for Young People,
gathering insights from various stakeholders and evaluating the potential for an in-house residential unit. His attendance at council meetings, including being present for 6 out of 8 scheduled meetings in November, underscores his consistent involvement in council business.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Cllr Alex Holmes, in his capacity as Chair elect of the Children and Young People PDC, continued to provide updates on the committee's work regarding The Cost and Standard of Placements for Young People.
This involved ongoing efforts to gather information from various sources, including officers, academics, and other Local Authorities, to understand current challenges. The committee was also evaluating the pros and cons of establishing an in-house residential unit for Redbridge.
Meetings in December 2024
Redbridge Council - 19 December 2024
Councillor Alex Holmes is a member of the General Purposes Committee. However, apologies were received from Councillor Holmes for the meeting on Thursday 5 September 2024, and therefore there is no record of them saying or doing anything at the meetings covered in the provided document.
Redbridge Council - 12 December 2024
In the November 5, 2024 meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cllr Alex Holmes, as Chair elect of the Children and Young People PDC, provided an update on their theme concerning The Cost and Standard of Placements for Young People.
He indicated that the PDC was actively gathering information from officers, academics, and other Local Authorities to comprehend the existing challenges. Furthermore, he mentioned that the committee was evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of establishing an in-house residential unit for Redbridge.
Redbridge Council - 5 December 2024
Alex Holmes was a member of the Governance & Assurance Committee for the meeting on Thursday, 5 December 2024. He was also present at the previous meeting on Monday, 15 July 2024. No specific statements or actions by Alex Holmes were recorded in the provided documents.
During November 2024, Alex Holmes attended the Redbridge Council meeting on November 21st. They were present for 6 out of the 8 scheduled meetings.
Meetings in November 2024
Redbridge Council - 21 November 2024
Councillor Alex Holmes was present at the Redbridge Council meeting on November 21, 2024. The minutes indicate that Councillor Holmes is to replace Councillor Saima Ahmed on the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee.
Redbridge Council - 21 November 2024
Alex Holmes attended the Redbridge Council meeting on 2024-11-21. They were present for 6 out of the 8 possible meetings.
Redbridge Council - 18 November 2024
Alex Holmes is listed as a Councillor member of the Clean and Green Policy Development Committee. However, the available document provides no record of Alex Holmes speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Redbridge Council - 13 November 2024
Cllr Alex Holmes, a member of the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Health (JOSC), provided feedback from JOSC discussions. He highlighted that the hospital wants its patients to arrive at appointments on time. He pointed out that bus stop waiting areas are not designed for vulnerable people to sit and wait.
He asked that in future consultations, TfL provide assurances that they treat Redbridge residents with respect and not ignore them.
During September 2024, Councillor Alex Holmes was active in two Redbridge Council meetings. In the meeting on September 2nd, he raised concerns about the inadequacy of bus stop waiting areas for vulnerable individuals, emphasizing the need for TfL to treat Redbridge residents with respect in future consultations. On September 19th, Cllr Holmes was appointed as a Member of the Clean and Green PDC. He also inquired about the construction timeline for the new Valentines Park Lido and the variety of facilities planned for the complex.
Meetings in September 2024
Redbridge Council - 19 September 2024
Alex Holmes was appointed as a Member of the Clean and Green PDC, succeeding Councillor Gomez. Councillor Holmes also inquired about the timeline for the commencement of construction on the new Valentines Park Lido, following the approval of planning permission. He further asked a supplementary question concerning the variety of facilities planned for the lido complex.
Redbridge Council - 2 September 2024
Councillor Alex Holmes was present at the Redbridge Council meeting on 2024-09-02. During the discussion on the update from Public Transport Providers (TfL), Cllr Holmes shared feedback from the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JOSHC). He highlighted concerns regarding the suitability of bus stop waiting areas for vulnerable individuals, stating:
The Hospital want their patients to get to appointments in time. The waiting/seating at bus stops are not designed for vulnerable people to sit and wait for buses. He asked that in future consultations, TfL provide assurances that they treat Redbridge residents with respect and not ignore them.
Cllr Alex Holmes was listed as both absent (due to other Council business at the External Scrutiny Committee) and present at the Redbridge Council meeting on July 10, 2024. There is no record of Councillor Holmes speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in July 2024
Redbridge Council - 10 July 2024
Apologies were noted for Cllr Alex Holmes due to other Council business at the External Scrutiny Committee meeting on July 10, 2024. However, the reports pack also lists Alex Holmes as present at the meeting. There is no record of Councillor Holmes speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Redbridge Council
The External Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss mitigating actions on flood risk, receive a water update from the Metropolitan Police, and review its work plan for the year. The meeting was also scheduled to include updates from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Redbridge Council
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including pre-decision scrutiny of executive reports, updates from policy development committees, and the committee's work plan. A key item for discussion was the Adults Emergency Duty Team Section 75 Agreement, with a recommendation to approve a new agreement for emergency social care services. The committee also planned to discuss the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Action Plan.
Redbridge Council
In a meeting of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee, councillors discussed ways to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream education, and agreed to include a report on school place planning at their next meeting. Councillors also received an update on the SEND inspection priority action plan, and discussed the challenges of increasing demand for SEND services amid a backdrop of falling school rolls and a national funding crisis.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 1