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Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th March, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the scrutiny improvement plan, a continuous improvement plan, the strategic performance and delivery report, and the budget monitoring report. The committee discussed the accuracy and measurement of the scr...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 18th February, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Metropolitan Police's work in the borough, the Council's Workforce to Reflect the Community Strategy, and the [Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2038](https://democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/documents/s249399/Loca...
Reserve Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 4th February, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Committee reviewed additional information on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the capital programme budgets that had been approved at the Cabinet meeting on 29th January 2025. It was agreed to refer queries about repairs and maintenance, and the Co...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The committee discussed the insourcing of the leisure service, agreed a new scrutiny protocol, and agreed recommendations made in a report on flood risk management. The committee also agreed to hold an additional meeting to discuss two additional budget ele...
Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the proposed Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28 and the proposed Fees and Charges for 2025-26. The committee agreed to make a series of recommendations and requests for furthe...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the Best Value Inspection, flood risk management, the strategic performance and delivery report, budget monitoring and an update on the home care procurement process. The commit...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee approved the appointment of Alia Begum to the Health and Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee. The committee also approved the Scrutiny Executive Protocol and took note of reports from the Chief Executive and the Cabinet Membe...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 15 October 2024 addressed several key areas, including the restructuring of scrutiny sub-committees following changes in council membership, an update on the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge action plan, and a re...
Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 30th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding the Domiciliary Care Service Contract award. The committee resolved to take no further action on the call-in, thereby confirming the original cabinet decision.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday 10 September 2024 to discuss the Q1 budget monitoring report, business rates risks, and the refresh of the transport strategy. Key decisions included noting the Q1 budget monitori...
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee (OSC) in Tower Hamlets reviews council decisions, policies, and services to improve transparency, accountability, and value for money. It scrutinises decisions before or after they are made, proposes new policies, and comments on draft policies, aiming to ensure services reflect local people's concerns.
The committee can halt executive decisions for review and makes recommendations to the council. It has statutory powers to examine the work of partnerships and outside bodies, including health and crime reduction partnerships. The OSC has three sub-committees focusing on health, housing, and children's services.
