(Left to right) New cabinet members Cllrs Jo Blackman, Vanisha Solanki and Khayer Chowdhury and Cllr John Howard, who has a new role Last week, Redbridge Council announced a dramatic reshuffle of its cabinet, introducing three new members and creating entirely new portfolios. Many residents may be unfamiliar with the new faces - an environmental campaigner, a former employee of London Mayor Sadiq Khan and one of Redbridge’s youngest councillors - now leading vital work across the borough. The shake-up also saw a newly created role for “stronger communities” given to Cllr John Howard, formerly responsible for civic pride, as well as a new emphasis on the environment.
Rebridge Council have announced a new and expanded cabinet
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Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal has announced his new expanded cabinet filling in vacancies and creating a new role.
Fullwell ward Cllr Vanisha Solanki joins the cabinet as the member responsible for housing and homelessness.
Cllr Vanisha Solanki will join as cabinet member for housing and homelessness.
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That position was previously held by Cllr Farah Hussain, who stepped down from the cabinet in September.
Cllr Jo Blackman (Wanstead Village) will serve as the cabinet member for environment and civic pride and Cllr Khayer Chowdhury (Valentines) will become the cabinet member for crime and community cohesion.