Frances Recto
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - 5.30 p.m.
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 14 September 2026 - 6.30 p.m.
from 15 July, Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Thursday, 30th July, 2026 3.00 p.m.
The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 30 July 2026 to review a range of reports concerning the performance, strategic risks, and future plans for the council's housing services. The meeting was scheduled to cover updates on housing management performance, strategic risks, the annual report for 2024-25, and the ongoing Your Voice, Our Action
improvement programme, alongside the committee's forward plan.
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 6.30 p.m.
The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the successes, priorities, and challenges for the 2026-2027 municipal year within the Children's Services directorate. Key discussions included the significant risks facing children's services, the reasons behind Tower Hamlets' strong social care outcomes despite high child poverty rates, and concerns regarding the use of vapes by young people. The committee also reviewed national reforms impacting SEND and social care, and the progress made in delivering Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Development Committee - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 6.30 p.m.
The Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 09 July 2026, to discuss and decide on several planning applications. Key decisions included the granting of planning permission for outdoor seating at 5 Park Drive, London, E14 9GG, and the refurbishment and extension of a hotel at 42 Adler Street, London, E1 1EE.
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Approval of the Housing Management Service’s Domestic Abuse Policy
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.15 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee reviewed and approved the Council Housing Domestic Abuse Policy on 27/03/2026. The policy aims to standardise responses to domestic abuse, strengthen safeguarding, and clarify referral pathways to specialist support. It includes provisions for victim/survivor support, tenancy management, property security, and multi-agency working.
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Housing Management Strategic Risks
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.15 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved the Risk Map and risk scores. They also noted the control measures outlined to manage and mitigate risks within the Housing Management service. The committee approved the Risk Map and risk scores as at Appendix 1 and noted the control measures outlined within Appendix 2.
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Approval of the Housing Management Service’s new Asset Management Strategy
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.15 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee decided to approve the Housing Management Service’s new Asset Management Strategy on 27/03/2026. The strategy sets out the Council’s vision and framework for managing housing assets across Tower Hamlets. Specific actions include developing building safety cases by June 2026, allocating resources for damp and mould remediation, and investing £609 million to ensure all properties meet the Decent Homes Standard by 2030.
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King George's Field Trust - Request from the Environment Agency to place an Air Quality Station on Stepney Green
From: King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 4.00 p.m. - March 04, 2026
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King George’s Field Trust – Update on Fields in Trust funding and approval to complete an agreement with Fields in Trust regarding associated grant funding
From: King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 4.00 p.m. - March 04, 2026
The King's George's Field Charity Board noted an update on improvement projects and authorised the Director of Legal Services to enter into a grant agreement with Fields in Trust. This agreement will release funds for park improvements at Mile End Park and Stepney Green Park. The Board also approved the allocation of £265,000 from Fields in Trust for specific projects including cricket nets, a refreshment kiosk, outdoor gym expansion, a five-a-side football facility, and hardcourt upgrades.
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Summary
- Meetings attended
- 8
- Average per month
- 1.0
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 7