Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee Annual Work Programme 2025-2026
Redbridge Council is improving its housing complaints process following a review by the Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee.
Redbridge Council is set to improve its housing complaints process, addressing shortcomings such as increased Stage 2 complaint escalations and concerns about property suitability checks. This follows a review by the Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee, which examined recommendations at its meeting in November 2025 as part of its 2025-2026 work programme.
The committee's review in November 2025 aimed to address shortcomings in the previous system. Recommendations were presented by Melanie Gahir, Acting Head of Strategy and Performance, and Councillor Saima (Syeda) Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council is set to improve its housing complaints process. Source
- The Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee reviewed recommendations on 17 November 2025. Source
- Shortcomings identified included increased Stage 2 complaint escalations and concerns about property suitability checks. Source
- Melanie Gahir, Acting Head of Strategy and Performance, presented recommendations. Source
- Councillor Saima (Syeda) Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, also presented recommendations. Source
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