Daniel Kerr

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.

Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to scrutinise the provisional budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. Key discussions included significant additional investments in adult social care and temporary accommodation, alongside plans for new housing developments and improvements to existing council housing stock. The committee also reviewed fees and charges, with proposed increases for housing rents and other services.

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

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss progress against the council's improvement plans, strategic performance, and budget monitoring. The committee will review findings from a Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, and receive an update on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Corporate Improvement Plan. They will also consider the strategic delivery and performance report, and budget monitoring report for the second quarter of the financial year.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including updates from the Mayor, the Women's Commission, and the council's waste services. The committee will also review forthcoming decisions and consider pre-decision scrutiny of cabinet papers.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 20th October, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the performance of Education, Health and Care Plans[^2] (EHCP) for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and to review the provision of mental health services for children and young people in Tower Hamlets.