Councillor Matthew Goddin

Redbridge Council

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 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.

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.