Abdulrazak Kassim
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Finance, Procurement & Audit DLT - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 2.00 p.m.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive action plan designed to address statutory recommendations and significant weaknesses identified by EY. The meeting was also set to consider the strategic direction for the council's future improvement work.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant £609 million investment in the borough's housing stock over the next two years, alongside the adoption of a new ten-year Housing Strategy. Key decisions were also made regarding school admissions arrangements for 2027/28 and a revised procurement strategy for capital investment programmes.
To start at 2:15pm or 15 minutes after Cabinet has finished, Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.15 p.m.
The Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee met to review the Mayor's Small Grants Programme and discuss performance reports for the Mayor's Community Grants Programme. Key decisions included approving recommendations to streamline the small grants process, increasing the Community Chest grant amount, and addressing concerns regarding the financial difficulties and liquidation of several grant-receiving organisations.
Transformation & Budget Oversight & Assurance Board - Monday, 16th February, 2026 11.00 a.m.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 3 of 12
Statutory review of the Council’s Gambling Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the revised Statement of Gambling Policy and to agree that the current 'no casino' resolution remains in effect.
For Determination
Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25, which outlines the board's achievements and priorities.
For Determination
Contract Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2025-20256
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to proceed with the Contract Forward Plan for Quarter One of the Financial Year 2025-2026, the Cabinet identified contracts requiring specific reports before award, authorized Corporate Directors to award remaining contracts following procurement, and authorized the Director of Legal Services to execute necessary contract documents.
Disbursement of Household Support Fund Tranche 7
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to disburse Household Support Fund tranche 7 by agreeing on delivery methods, approving grant disbursements to residents, and authorizing the Director of Customer Services to implement the necessary arrangements.
For Determination
Noting Report 24/25 Q4 and 25/26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to comply with the Council's constitution, the Cabinet noted the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions regarding waived procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000, as detailed in Appendix 1 for Quarter 4 of 2024-2025 and Quarter 1 of 2025-2026.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 57