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Transformation and Assurance Board - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 2.00 p.m.

September 22, 2025 View on council website
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Summary

Here's a summary of the upcoming Transformation and Assurance Board meeting. The board is expected to discuss the Continuous Improvement Plan, and hold a workshop to discuss measuring impact and prioritising critical areas. There will also be an update on senior recruitment.

Continuous Improvement Plan

The board is scheduled to discuss the next iteration of the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) and key delivery priorities for the autumn. The Continuous Improvement Plan Portfolio Guide Exec Summary is likely to be referenced. Jon Lloyd is expected to lead this discussion.

Workshop

A workshop led by Jon Lloyd and the Improvement Team is scheduled, with the intention of covering:

  • Measuring impact
  • Prioritising the critical priority areas where the Transformation and Assurance Board needs to be at the heart of the work

Other Business

The board is expected to receive an update on senior recruitment from Steve Halsey. Kirsty Roberts is scheduled to discuss the schedule for future Transformation and Assurance Board Sessions.

Welcome, Introductions and Ground Rules

Mayor Lutfur Rahman is expected to lead the welcome and introductions. As part of the introductions, Kim Bromley-Derry is expected to cover the Envoy change and Chief of Staff Team changes. Steve Halsey is scheduled to lead a review of the 'ground rules' agreed at the Transformation and Assurance Board Facilitated Session on 18 March, with the intention of making any changes and reaffirming them.

Minutes of the Last Meeting

The board is expected to note and agree any changes to draft minutes that have been published online.

Attendees

Jenny Rowlands
Professor Shafi Ahmed
Kim Bromley-Derry
Pam Parkes
Shokat Lal
Stephen Halsey
Profile image for Councillor Nathalie Bienfait
Councillor Nathalie Bienfait  Green Party •  Bow West
Profile image for Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury
Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury  (Cabinet Member for Safer Communities) •  Aspire •  Bethnal Green West
Profile image for Councillor Sirajul Islam
Councillor Sirajul Islam  Leader of the Opposition •  Labour Party •  Bethnal Green East
Kate Herbert
Profile image for Councillor Peter Golds
Councillor Peter Golds  Chair of Licensing Committee / Licensing Regulatory Committee •  Conservative •  Island Gardens
Profile image for Councillor Amy Lee
Councillor Amy Lee  Labour Party •  St Katharine's & Wapping
Profile image for Councillor Maium Talukdar
Councillor Maium Talukdar  (Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Education, Youth and Lifelong Learning (Statutory Deputy Mayor)) •  Aspire •  Canary Wharf
Profile image for Mayor Lutfur Rahman
Mayor Lutfur Rahman  (Executive Mayor) •  Aspire
Sir Steve Bullock DL
Carolyn Downs

Topics

Continuous Improvement Plan Measuring impact Prioritising critical areas Chief of Staff Team