Councillor John Peter Howard

Redbridge Council

Redbridge Council

The Council of Redbridge met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss a range of reports and motions. Key topics included the mid-year review of treasury management, the local council tax reduction scheme for 2026/27, and the Governance and Assurance Committee's annual report. The meeting also featured several business motions addressing small businesses, violence against women and girls, and the protection of natural assets.

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 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 Planning Committee of Redbridge Council was scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss a planning application and approve the minutes of a previous meeting. The main item for consideration was a planning application for a mixed-use development at Newton Industrial Estate in Chadwell Heath.