Claire Hamilton

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Planning Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to discuss a proposed extension to the Woodford Liberal Synagogue in South Woodford. The meeting's agenda also included the review of draft minutes from a previous meeting.

Governance & Assurance Committee Officer

Governance & Assurance Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Governance & Assurance Committee of Redbridge Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda included discussions on the council's financial audit reports, updates on overdue actions, internal audit and counter-fraud activities, and the strategic risk register. Other topics scheduled for consideration were the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, DBS checks for councillors, and the council's Information Governance and Cyber Security strategies for 2026-27.

Cabinet Officer

Redbridge Council

The Cabinet meeting on 19 January 2026 focused on the council's financial future, including budget proposals and savings, as well as the extension of voluntary sector grants and the London Councils Grants Scheme. Key decisions were made regarding the detailed budget proposals for 2026/27, the extension of the Corporate Voluntary Sector Grants Programme, and the council's contribution to the London Councils Grants Scheme.

Staffing Sub-Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Staffing Sub-Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday, 8 January 2026. The meeting's agenda indicated that the primary focus would be on reviewing a comprehensive report pack. The specific contents of this report pack, which were scheduled for discussion, are not publicly detailed beyond their designation as Restricted.

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The General Purposes Committee met to discuss the ongoing review and redrafting of the council's constitution, agreeing to a revised timetable for its approval. The committee noted the progress of Phase 2 of the review, which includes significant changes to the structure, content, and accessibility of the constitution. A final version of the constitution is expected to be submitted to the committee at its next meeting, before going to the Full Council in March for adoption.