Councillor Asma Islam
Email: Asma.Islam@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
110 meetings · Page 1 of 22
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 23 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's strategic delivery performance and budget monitoring for the third quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. The committee will also receive an update from the Chief Executive and consider upcoming Cabinet papers.
General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 4.00 p.m.
The General Purposes Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The meeting agenda includes discussions on preparations for the upcoming 2026 elections, updates to the council's constitution, and the member induction programme.
Audit Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to review the annual report and audit results, discuss the mobilisation plan, and consider the internal audit and anti-fraud plan. Key decisions included noting the final audit report and agreeing to a revised corporate code of governance, subject to potential future directions from the Secretary of State.
NOTE: Earlier start time due to Ramadan, Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 4.30 p.m.
The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Housing Capital Works Investment Programme and a spotlight report on resident engagement with Sanctuary Housing. The meeting's agenda also included the review of previous minutes and an actions log.
Decisions from Meetings
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Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-28
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025
...how to allocate funds across various departments and services, including setting council tax rates and approving the Housing Revenue Account budget, for the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for the amalgamation of Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools from 1 September 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025
... whether to begin the process of formally amalgamating Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into a single, 3-11 years primary school, with the ultimate decision resting with the Mayor.
For Determination
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Challenge Session action plan on the performance of Registered Providers in Tower Hamlets
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024
... whether to approve an action plan based on recommendations from the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee's challenge session on Housing Provider Performance held on March 26, 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 1& 2 (2024 -2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024
...whether to note the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions, which includes actions taken under Rule 10 regarding the waiving of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000.
Recommendations Approved
Best Value Report and Draft Directions Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024
...whether to acknowledge the findings of a best value report and endorse the Council's response to it.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 110
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 18