Daniel Kerr

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 22nd June, 2026 6.30 p.m.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to review the council's strategic delivery performance and budget monitoring for the third quarter of the financial year. Key discussions included the performance of various council services, financial pressures, and ongoing improvement journeys.

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 council's provisional budget for 2026-27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. Key decisions included the approval of a net General Fund budget requirement of £482.151 million for 2026-27, with a proposed 2% Adult Social Care precept and a 2.99% increase on the general Council Tax element. The committee also reviewed and discussed significant investments in adult social care (£22.5 million) and temporary accommodation (£15 million), alongside a substantial £100 million additional investment in existing council housing stock.

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.