Redbridge Independents

Dear residents of Redbridge - thank you for placing your trust in us and making Redbridge Independents the official opposition at Town Hall. Just two years after being formed and from a single councillor, we now have nine elected councillors across our borough - missing out on several more seats by the narrowest of margins. We are deeply grateful for the support you’ve shown us and we promise to hold Labour to account and be a strong voice for residents across Redbridge. More to follow.

Wishing everyone celebrating Diwali a wonderful occasion filled with peace, happiness and prosperity. Best wishes to you and your families!

Today, the Leader of Redbridge Independents, Vaseem Ahmed, and Cllr Feza Haque attended the Civic Service of Remembrance at Ilford War Memorial. We joined residents and representatives from across Redbridge to remember and honour all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts over the generations. As we remember the fallen, let us also renew our determination to prevent future wars, pursue peace and stand up for justice, both at home and abroad. The greatest tribute we can pay to those who lost their lives in war is to work towards a world where future generations do not suffer the same fate. #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #Redbridge

People and Planet Before Profit. 🌍 Redbridge Independents Leader Vaseem Ahmed and Council Group Leader Cllr Marwan Elfallah joined Redbridge Greens at their Climate Death Vigil on Wednesday evening, standing in solidarity with their call for climate justice. The silent procession highlighted a shocking figure: £45 MILLION of Redbridge Pension Fund investments are linked to fossil fuels, according to the Greens. Whether it’s fossil fuel companies contributing to the climate crisis or companies complicit in human rights abuses, including in Palestine, our position is clear: public money must be invested ethically and responsibly. We have already challenged Labour over pension fund divestment. The Greens’ campaign reinforces the need for greater transparency, accountability and action. There is so much we can achieve locally when we work together on issues that matter. If only Redbridge Labour took its responsibilities to people and planet as seriously. Different parties. Shared principles. A better Redbridge. #Redbridge #ClimateJustice #Divestment #PeopleAndPlanet

A message from Senator El Seyed which those in UK Labour ought to convey to its leadership. You cannot silence those opposed to the genocide in Gaza. Israel and Judaism are not the same! #FreePalestine – at City of London, London

US MID-TERMS: A tusunami of change has engulfed American politics. At this moment of history-making, we salute the incredible @AbdulElSayed. He took on the entire political establishment and WON! In his victory and in his astounding defeat of the extremist, hate filled Islamophobic and racist politics of Donald Trump, which was backed by over $100m from the pro-Israel AIPAC lobby - is a lesson for us all. Never, ever... lose HOPE! Change will happen, however long it may take. #AbdulForSenate – at Ilford, London

🏠 Worried about housing, HMOs or planning decisions in your neighbourhood? 🏫 Concerned about school places, SEND provision or your children’s future? It’s time to have your say, Redbridge! Redbridge Independents invites residents from across the borough to OUR HOMES, OUR SCHOOLS AND OUR FUTURE, a community forum bringing together local councillors, expert speakers and residents to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing our communities. We’ll be discussing: 🏘️ Planning & HMOs: The impact of HMOs, planning decisions and development on our neighbourhoods. 🏠 Housing: Overcrowding, housing quality, affordability and the pressures facing local families. 🏫 SEND & Schools: School places, SEND support and the challenges facing children and parents. 🎤 Most importantly, we want to hear from YOU. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, raise concerns and discuss solutions. 📅 Saturday 21 November 2026 🕕 6pm–9pm (doors open 5.45pm) 📍 Goodmayes Methodist Church, Goodmayes Lane, Ilford IG3 9UZ ✅ Open to ALL Redbridge residents. These issues affect our families, our streets and our future. Your voice matters, and we want to make sure it’s heard. Please join us, bring your neighbours and help spread the word. 🟡🔵 Local People. A Stronger Redbridge. #RedbridgeIndependents #Redbridge #Ilford #Goodmayes #Housing #SEND

Our bi-monthly surgeries are an opportunity for Redbridge residents to meet with their councillors, raise concerns and ask for advice.   We’re your representatives, and we’re here to listen and support you with local issues.   Get in touch to find out about the next surgery.

Councillor Rashida Choudhery, representing Valentines Ward, serves on the Housing Committee and Health and Care Scrutiny meetings.   She raises issues brought forward by local residents, including HMO concerns, parking, housing, youth employment and education opportunities.   If you have an issue to raise, get in touch with us.

Wes Has Gone From Redbridge to Westminster 👀   But Redbridge Still Has Problems to Deal With 12 Years. Broken Promises. £70m in Financial Support.   And Residents Are Still Waiting.

🌍 Redbridge Independents Councillors Attend People’s Emergency Briefing in Ilford Five Redbridge Independents councillors attended the People’s Emergency Briefing film screening and discussion, organised by Transition Town Ilford at Redbridge Central Library and Museum. The event explored the climate and nature crisis, its impact on our communities, and the actions we can take together to build a more sustainable future. 🎬 Watching and discussing must be just the beginning. The next step is action. We need to take these important conversations beyond community screenings, raise wider public awareness and encourage meaningful action at local and national levels. Watch. Reflect. Discuss. Act. 🌱 Thank you to Transition Town Ilford for organising this important event and bringing our community together. #RedbridgeIndependents #ClimateAction #NatureCrisis #Ilford #CommunityAction

Councillor Imran Ahmed, representing Seven Kings Ward, serves on the Joint Health and Scrutiny Committee and the Licensing Committee.   He deals with licensing matters including late-night, alcohol, refreshments and temporary event notices, with applications considered against key licensing principles including crime prevention, public safety, child safety and preventing nuisance.

Residents on Hampton Road have raised concerns about parking, traffic, road conditions, litter and increasing drug-related activity in the area.   We’re raising these concerns with the Council and pushing for the issues affecting local residents to be properly addressed. If you’re facing an issue in your area, get in touch with us.

UPDATE: Police have identified a suspect Following the Islamophobic incident on the 169 bus that caused considerable concern in our community, Acting Supt Mo Mahmood has confirmed that a suspect has been identified and taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing, with the CPS to be consulted on next steps. We welcome this progress and thank the police for their efforts. Further updates will follow. #Redbridge #CommunitySafety

Double parking and traffic on Woodland Road are making daily journeys difficult and affecting local businesses.   We’re raising residents’ concerns and working to get these issues addressed.   If you’re affected, get in touch with us and make your voice heard.

Councillor Noor Jahan Begum is inviting residents to attend the councillor meeting, held every six weeks.   Residents can raise questions, submit petitions and take part in the discussion.   Email us or leave a comment below for more information.

Our demand is simple: public pension funds should not be invested in companies linked to Israel’s actions in Gaza.   When children are being killed, neutrality cannot mean looking the other way. We believe public money must not be used to support investments linked to this suffering.   The Labour Party must listen to these concerns.   Stand with the children of Gaza. Support the motion to ensure our money is not invested in companies linked to these actions.   Our money should never contribute to human suffering.