Councillor Asma Begum

Meeting, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

Meeting Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 4.30 p.m.

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to consider performance data, review reports, and discuss organisational changes within the health service. Key topics included the performance dashboard for Adult Social Care, outcomes of a consultation on organisational change within the North East London Integrated Care Board, and the future commissioning of community equipment services.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to convene on Monday, 9 March 2026, to discuss a range of reports concerning the administration, governance, and investment of the Pension Fund. Key agenda items included updates on scheme administration, risk management, LGPS pooling reforms, and the annual actuarial valuation.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, to discuss and decide on two significant planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a major redevelopment project at Mastmaker Court and also approved plans for a new residential building at 35A Commercial Road.

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. This comprehensive report outlines the council's financial plan, addressing national and local economic challenges, including rising demand for services and constrained resources. Key areas for discussion included proposed increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care precept, significant investment in housing stock, new savings and efficiencies, and a revised reserve strategy to safeguard against financial volatility. The meeting agenda also detailed proposed changes to fees and charges, the capital programme for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Treasury Management Strategy.