Changes to Redbridge Council Cabinet
Published: 2 September 2024
Redbridge Council has announced a reshuffle of its Cabinet, including a new Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member.
The reshuffle will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the council's leadership, ensuring it continues to serve the community effectively.
The new Leader of Redbridge, Cllr Kam Rai, will set the political and strategic direction of the council while continuing to lead the Growth and Regeneration portfolio from his time as Deputy Leader. The Leader will enhance Redbridge's profile in London and beyond to attract more inward investment and influence specific policy decisions.
Cllr Vanisha Solanki has been appointed as the new Deputy Leader of Redbridge Council and will also become the Cabinet Member for Finance. In this role, Cllr Solanki will ensure the council manages within its available resources while setting out a longer-term view of its finances.
Redbridge also welcomes a new Cabinet Member. Cllr Saima (Syeda) Ahmed has been appointed the new Housing and Homelessness portfolio holder. Cllr Ahmed will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to address housing issues and homelessness in our community while also working to reduce the amount of money the council is currently spending on temporary housing.
Cllr Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council, said: “Redbridge is a fantastic place with outstanding schools, beautiful parks and green spaces, and excellent transport links. It's a great place to live and to raise a family, and we are proud to be a part of it."
"With a strong, resilient, and talented Cabinet, we will drive forward and deliver the vital services local people expect and deserve. I look forward to working with my Cabinet members as we continue striving to enhance our borough, making it an even better place to live and work."
The new Redbridge Council Cabinet is:
- Leader - Cllr Kam Rai, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Growth
- Deputy Leader - Cllr Vanisha Solanki, Cabinet Member for Finance
- Cllr Mark Santos, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health
- Cllr Jo Blackman, Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability
- Cllr Khayer Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety
- Cllr Saima (Syeda) Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness
- Cllr Helen Coomb, Cabinet Member for Resources and Transformation
- Cllr Lloyd Duddridge, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education
- Cllr Namreen Chaudhry, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Communities
- Cllr Sahdia Warraich, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Growth
