Councillor Saiqa Qayum Hussain

Redbridge Council

The Health Scrutiny Sub-Committee was scheduled to receive updates on emergency care, primary care services, and health protection measures. The committee was also set to review the results of an emergency care and patient survey, discuss funding for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and consider the council's work plan.

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 Children and Young People Policy Development Committee met to discuss the impact of falling school rolls and the upcoming government white paper on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Key discussions included strategies to manage declining student numbers, the potential for school closures or amalgamations, and the implications of national SEND reforms for local provision.

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.

Redbridge Council

In a meeting of the Children and Young People Policy Development Committee, councillors discussed ways to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream education, and agreed to include a report on school place planning at their next meeting. Councillors also received an update on the SEND inspection priority action plan, and discussed the challenges of increasing demand for SEND services amid a backdrop of falling school rolls and a national funding crisis.