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
103 decisions · Page 2 of 21
Film Locations Management Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
... to procure a replacement Film Locations Management contract for three years, with a possible two-year extension, tasking the Corporate Director Communities and the Director of Legal Services to award and execute the contract respectively, after noting improved contract management arrangements and equalities considerations.
Recommendations Approved
Local Plan Submission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to recommend that the 'Draft New Local Plan' be presented to the Full Council meeting on November 19, 2025, for approval to submit it to the Secretary of State.
Recommendations Approved
Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year Four Quarter 1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
For Determination
Noting Report 24/25 Q4 and 25/26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to comply with the Council's constitution, the Cabinet noted the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions regarding waived procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000, as detailed in Appendix 1 for Quarter 4 of 2024-2025 and Quarter 1 of 2025-2026.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 103