Claire Hamilton

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Governance and Assurance Committee for Redbridge Council met on Monday 7 July 2025 to discuss several key reports and strategies. The agenda included the election of a chair and vice-chair, the annual report of the Monitoring Officer, and the review of the draft Annual Governance Statement. Also scheduled for discussion were the Internal Audit Charter, Mandate, Strategy, and proposed plan, as well as an update on Internal Audit and Counter Fraud activities.

Committee Officer

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on 23 June 2025, to discuss several planning applications, including large developments and smaller alterations to existing properties. The committee was also scheduled to elect a chair and vice-chair for the year 2025/26.

Committee

Redbridge Council

The Cabinet of Redbridge Council convened to discuss several key issues, including the formal adoption of the Sustainable Transport Strategy, the approval of the Authority Monitoring Report, and the budgetary control for 2024/25, which revealed a significant overspend. The Cabinet also reviewed the Forward Plan, Anti-Fraud measures, and Cyber Security strategies.

Committee

Redbridge Council

The Standards Sub-Committee convened to address several key items, including determining whether to hold a hearing in public or private and to hear allegations of misconduct against a councillor. The meeting also covered the terms of reference for the sub-committee.

Committee

Redbridge Council

The Shareholder Reference Group (SRG) met to discuss the Redbridge Civic Services (RCS) work programme, performance, and director appointments. The meeting included an introduction to Lukasz Kulaga, the new RCS Managing Director, and a review of the company's annual accounts. Councillors also planned to discuss changes to the board of directors.