Councillor Paul Canal

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Governance and Assurance Committee of Redbridge Council met on 17 November 2025 to discuss the outcome of a hearing regarding a complaint against Councillor X, and to consider a motion to exclude the public from discussions involving exempt information. A supplementary agenda item was added to discuss a hearing following an investigation under the code of conduct into a complaint against Councillor Noor Jahan Begum.

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Standards Sub-Committee of Redbridge Council met on 13 November 2025. The agenda included introductions, apologies for absence, and declarations of interest. The main item scheduled for discussion was a hearing following an investigation into a complaint against Councillor X.

Committee Spokesperson

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the budgetary control report, the treasury management strategy, and the budget strategy, all of which are due to be considered by the cabinet. The committee noted the budgetary pressures arising from homelessness and adult social care, and discussed potential measures to mitigate these, including preventative work and collaboration with health partners. The committee also discussed the treasury management strategy, the long-term plan for reducing debts, and the modernisation agenda.

Committee Member

Redbridge Council

The Governance and Assurance Committee for Redbridge Council was scheduled to meet on 4 November 2025. On the agenda was the annual audit results, an update on information governance, and a review of the strategic risk register. The committee was also expected to review a draft self-assessment and annual report, and receive an update on internal audit and counter fraud activities.

Committee Spokesperson

Redbridge Council

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the findings of a corporate peer challenge, and plans to modernise the council. Councillors agreed to send a recommendation to the cabinet that members should be involved in training and working groups related to the modernisation programme. The committee also received updates from the chairs of the Policy Development Committees (PDCs).