Varlene Alexander - Councillor for Ealing ( Greenford Broadway)

Councillor Varlene Alexander

 Labour  Greenford Broadway

Email: alexanderv@ealing.gov.uk

Council: Ealing

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel 3 - 2023/2024: Children's Services (Committee Member) Scrutiny Panel 1 - 2023/24:Housing and Environment (Committee Member) Corporate Parent Committee Health and Adult Social Services Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 7.00 pm

December 16, 2025
Health and Adult Social Services Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Health and Adult Social Services Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 27 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Adult Social Services Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet on 27 November 2025, to discuss changes to the health landscape, the annual report of the Ealing Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board, updates to the Better Lives Better Days project, and technology enabled lives. The panel was also expected to review and agree its work programme.

November 27, 2025
Scrutiny Panel 3 - 2023/2024: Children's Services Committee Member

Children's Services Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's Services Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to discuss SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) performance and the council's Early Help Strategy at their meeting. The discussion of SEND performance included progress following a Local Government Association (LGA) peer challenge review[^2], the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review process, criteria for placements in Additionally Resourced Provisions (ARPs) and special schools, children on reduced timetables, pathways for early intervention, and community involvement. The Early Help Strategy discussion included a revised Children's Centre and outreach offer.

November 25, 2025
Scrutiny Panel 1 - 2023/24:Housing and Environment Committee Member

Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 13 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel of Ealing Council met on 13 November 2025 to discuss updates on social housing regulation, tenant satisfaction, housing complaints, and repairs and maintenance services. The panel was scheduled to review reports and data, and consider recommendations for service improvements. The meeting was held in public at Perceval House, Ealing.

November 13, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Tuesday, 21 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Ealing Council meeting scheduled for 21 October 2025 included discussion of the Audit Committee Annual Report, changes to the constitution, and a treasury management update. Councillors were also expected to discuss motions on national insurance contributions and the private rental sector. In addition, members of the public and councillors had the opportunity to ask questions.

October 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

1 decision

ICMD - Household Support Fund 2025/26

From: Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 26 June 2025 7.00 pm - June 26, 2025

...to approve the proposed distribution of the Household Support Fund to qualifying residents and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Resources to amend award criteria as needed.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 1