David Joyce
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to review the performance of social housing landlords in Tower Hamlets, discuss the progress of the Your Voice, Our Action
improvement programme, and examine the council's preparedness for the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Key concerns raised included the high percentage of non-decent homes managed by the council, issues with repairs and safety checks across various landlords, and the implementation of new tenant protection legislation.
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 provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
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.
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee is scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025, to discuss housing delivery, regeneration and infrastructure priorities, and the housing options transformation programme. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall in Whitechapel. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting online.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.
Here is a summary of the Tower Hamlets Council Cabinet meeting:
Decisions from Meetings
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Continuation of Business Rates Pooling
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...whether to continue the Council’s participation in the 8 Authority Pool for Business Rates with seven other London Local Authorities for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Combating Drugs Partnership - Substance Misuse Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...to adopt the Combating Drugs Partnership Substance Misuse Strategy and delivery plan for 2024-2027, noting the local strategic priorities for the Tower Hamlets' Combating Drugs Partnership.
Recommendations Approved
Be Well - Leisure Capital Investment Proposals
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...to approve in principle a Be Well leisure facility improvement programme, including an additional £1.504 million in capital funding for 2024/25 and the development of options for sauna and steam facilities at two leisure centres, while delegating authority to the Chief Executive to agree additional capital funding for the latter.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of the council’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...whether to approve the council's new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy from 2024-2029, along with its Delivery Plan, consultation outcomes, and Equalities Impact Assessment.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Consumer Standard Compliance
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...whether to approve a plan to comply with the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards, including self-referral to the regulator.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 103