Chris Leslie

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee (OSC) of Tower Hamlets Council met on 15 September 2025, to discuss the Youth Justice Strategic Plan, the council's gambling policy, budget monitoring, and the committee's work programme. The committee agreed to endorse the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and recommend the adoption of the revised Statement of Gambling Policy to the full council. They also reviewed the budget monitoring report for the first quarter of 2025-26 and discussed the overview and scrutiny work programme for 2025-26, agreeing to a compromise to allow for future amendments.

Human Resources Committee - Monday, 1st September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee met to discuss a corporate director's update, senior recruitment, employee relations, and savings from early retirement and voluntary redundancy. The committee approved the extension of interim arrangements for the Director of Governance to 31 December 2025. A report on the people survey was also noted, with a decision to move into a closed session for further discussion.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the housing programme, budget monitoring, and the gender pay gap. They approved measures to address housing needs, reviewed the budget, and discussed strategies for improving recycling rates and supporting vulnerable children.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet noted a report on the Youth Justice Board Strategic Plan 2024-2025 and a report on highways and transportation projects. The Cabinet also agreed to a set of recommendations on the draft budget for 2025-26 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28.