Farhana Zia

Pension Board - Monday, 6th July, 2026 10.00 a.m.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to review the council's financial reporting, risk management, and internal audit plans. Key discussions included the external auditor's disclaimed opinion on the 2024/25 financial statements, significant weaknesses identified in governance and contract management, and the progress of the action plan to address these issues. The committee also reviewed the internal audit plan for 2026-27 and the corporate code of governance.

Meeting Pensions Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 4.00 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to convene on Monday, 9 March 2026, to discuss a range of reports concerning the administration, governance, and investment of the Pension Fund. Key agenda items included updates on scheme administration, risk management, LGPS pooling reforms, and the annual actuarial valuation.

Pension Board - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 10.00 a.m.

The Pension Board of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 2 March 2026 to discuss significant reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and review the fund's risk management framework. Key decisions included approving a redesigned Pension Fund Risk Register to reflect new regulations and noting updates on scheme engagement and communications.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to review progress on the mobilisation of an action plan in response to external recommendations, discuss internal audit and anti-fraud reports, and examine the corporate risk register. Key decisions included noting the progress on the action plan, approving the internal audit and anti-fraud progress report, and agreeing to further scrutiny of specific risks within the corporate risk register and the Children's Services Directorate.