Chris Leslie

Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the draft Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also addressed the council's capital programme for 2025-29 and future years, along with proposed fees and charges for various services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to acknowledging the sad passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities.

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

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Tower Hamlets Council on 8 January 2025, where the main topics of discussion were the budget for 2025-26, the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2025-28, and updates on youth justice and highways projects. The Cabinet approved the draft budget and MTFS, which included a council tax freeze for those earning less than £50,350, new investments in services, and a plan to achieve savings of £77 million. They also endorsed the Youth Justice Strategic Plan and noted the Highways and Transportation delivery report.

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 of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 1 September 2025 to discuss a range of HR matters, including an update on senior recruitment, employee relations casework, and savings from early retirement and voluntary redundancy schemes. Key decisions included the approval of extended interim arrangements for senior roles and noting the progress on recruitment across various directorates.

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.