Councillor Daniel H. Morgan-Thomas

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, 9 January 2025, was set to review several key council reports and performance data. Discussions were planned around the budgetary control report for month 8, the corporate performance report for the second quarter of 2024/25, and the annual complaints and ombudsman report for 2023/24. Additionally, updates from Policy Development Committees, including reports on the future of waste collection and disposal, and tackling poverty, were scheduled for consideration.

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

The Strategy and Resources Policy Development Committee met to discuss the Redbridge Council's improved website launch, and to review the strategy and resources work plan. Councillors noted the presentation on the website launch, which included data on website traffic, customer satisfaction, and accessibility. The committee also agreed to receive a report at the next meeting, which will highlight the recommendations that have been made throughout the course of the year.

Redbridge Council

The Redbridge Council Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee convened to discuss several key health issues, including end-of-life care, smoking cessation, and health protection. The committee noted a report on smoking cessation, highlighting the success of the 'Redbridge Quits Smoking' service. Members also received updates on health protection, and end-of-life care from St Francis Hospice.