I have helped deliver a balanced budget every year, despite losing an unprecedented £166M in grant funding, equivalent to over 60% of the council budget, whilst retaining vital services and investing in infrastructure.
Redbridge has been recognised as one of the most cost-effective councils in the UK.
iMPower recognised Redbridge as one of the most cost-effective councils in 2018, noting that we are delivering the best results from limited resources.
Under my leadership the council has reduced Agency headcount by 65%, increasing permanent employment.
Under my leadership, the London Living Wage has been introduced council-wide.
I have worked closely with Unions to develop and implement transformational working practices at the council while maintaining staff satisfaction.
I have launched the biggest capital program in the history of the borough to target return on investment rather than cuts to services.
We are bringing bin collections back in-house, outsourcing has failed, an in-house service will improve quality for residents and put money into the pockets of our hardworking staff.
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As we are approaching Christmas, I have asked our police chiefs to focus more resources on tackling burglaries. Even though the police are stretched with budgets and officers cut, they are still responding as best as they can.
Last week, Operation Celtic began in Redbridge. Late-night patrols are taking place across the borough to target anti-social behaviour and burglaries.
Many of these patrols will be undertaken by plain clothes officers in unmarked cars. As officers step up patrols, they will also be targeting prolific offenders so that any potential crime they are seeking to commit is deterred.
I am asking residents to support us in making Redbridge safe by reporting suspicious behaviour to 101. If you are witnessing a crime taking place, you can call 999.
It is sometimes quicker to report anti-social behaviour online: www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb/report-antisocial-behaviour/
Planting of 5,000 new trees creates new biodiverse woodland in Seven Kings Park
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A new biodiverse woodland area is being created in Redbridge, offering picturesque natural green space for residents to enjoy and for wildlife to thrive.Two weeks ago, I announced a new biodiverse woodland in Seven Kings Park. Many residents showed a keen interest in participating in planting the new trees and plants.
Please click the link below to find out how you can get involved. It would be great to see you there!
www.treesforcities.org/sevenkingsparkI’m really pleased to be able to share some exciting news on Seven Kings Park.
Our Council has partnered with Trees for Cities to plant a brand new biodiverse woodland just to the north of Seven Kings Park. The new woodland will include Alder, Hornbeam, Walnut and Oak trees and we will begin planting next week to coincide with National Tree Week.
As the trees grow they will not only create a beautiful woodland for local people to enjoy, but they will also help clean the air and create a natural environment to support habitats and food for urban wildlife, like hedgehogs and bats.
Trees for Cities is the only charity of its kind working nationally and internationally to plant trees in cities to improve lives and cultivate lasting change in neighbourhoods.
The charity has been working with Redbridge Council for several years forming a partnership that has led to a number of successful environmental initiatives including new woodlands and orchards in Goodmayes, Hainault, Woodford and Roding Valley, and new trees for South Park, Loxford Park and Barley Lane.
(Image from Trees for Cities).
20 years ago today, our entire nation was shocked by the senseless killing of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor. As we remember him today and share his family's grief, we need to reaffirm our commitment to ridding our society of youth violence and knife crime.
"Damilola had ambition, he wanted to change the world. After 20 years, this is how I would like him to be remembered, as a boy of hope. Our boy of hope.” Richard Taylor OBE reflects on the legacy of his son: bit.ly/36clCmh
Damilola Taylor Trust
At full council tonight I announced further details on our council's plans to renovate the Woodford Green Library.
We'll soon be consulting with local people on plans to open a brand new gym alongside the revitalized library.
We're proud to invest in Redbridge