The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to meet to discuss feedback on the Continuous Improvement Plan, receive an update on the LGA Peer Review, and discuss member induction. The board was also expected to review and reaffirm its 'ground rules'.

Continuous Improvement Plan

The board was scheduled to discuss the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP). [Jon Lloyd], Strategic Director of Change and Improvement, was expected to cover key changes to the CIP since the last Transformation and Assurance Board meeting, with a focus on the 'One Corporate Team' programme. Elected members were expected to give group feedback, and the board was asked to discuss and consider the CIP.

The CIP is designed to improve the council by listening, learning and co-producing with colleagues, elected members, partners and residents. The plan responds to external advice and challenge. According to the report pack, over 2,500 employees shared their views in a staff survey, and over 1,450 attended the Chief Executive Roadshows. The council has also recruited over 100 Your Voice Forum members, with a launch event scheduled for 25 November.

The CIP is structured around four programmes:

• Vision, Partnerships and Participation
• Governance, Political Culture and Decision Making
• Culture and Workforce
• One Corporate Team

Each programme includes aims, activities, outputs, outcomes and measures of success.

Vision, Partnerships and Participation

The 'Vision, Partnerships and Participation' programme aims to deepen partnerships, enabling residents and partners to work together on shared priorities, united by a common strategic vision for meaningful change across Tower Hamlets.

Delivery milestones in the last month include finalising the Community Engagement Toolkit (scheduled for launch in January 2026), developing a measurement index, and approving the hiring of a Partnership Relationship Manager role.

Governance, Political Culture and Decision Making

The 'Governance, Political Culture and Decision Making' programme aims for Tower Hamlets Council to be well recognised for strong, transparent governance, a culture that embraces constructive challenge, and inclusive political leadership built on integrity and respect.

Culture and Workforce

The 'Culture and Workforce' programme aims to enhance the productivity and resilience of the organisation with an inclusive culture of high trust and accountability, coupled with seamlessly working key workforce functions.

A new employee survey was launched, and the Your Voice Forum recruitment phase was completed, with 100 members signed up.

One Corporate Team

The 'One Corporate Team' programme aims to develop high performing corporate functions through joined-up approaches and a culture that reinforce trust, oversight and accountability.

LGA Peer Review

[Steve Halsey], Chief Executive, was scheduled to introduce an update on the LGA Peer Review¹. [Claire Hogan] and [Nick Searle] were expected to join the Transformation and Assurance Board to discuss the LGA Peer Review. [Mona Sehgal], LGA Representative, was scheduled to cover LGA support for the next phase of work and key priorities with the board.

Member Induction

[Matthew Mannion], Head of Democratic Services, and [Shupriya Iqbal], Director of Legal; Monitoring Officer, were scheduled to update the board on the Member Induction and wider member support pre and post-election.