Councillor Gulam Kibria Choudhury

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday, 16 February 2026, to discuss a range of topics including anti-social behaviour, integrated enforcement, reoffending rates among young adults, and road safety. The committee also reviewed forthcoming decisions and received updates from scrutiny leads.

Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 5.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss key strategies and updates concerning the borough's health and social care landscape. Topics included the priorities and achievements of the Connection Coalition in tackling loneliness, the proposed Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy for 2025-2030, an update on the Better Care Fund for 2025-26, and progress on the Mental Health Strategy.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss a major planning application for the redevelopment of Iceland Wharf. The meeting's agenda also included procedural matters and the confirmation of previous minutes.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 26 January 2026 focused on the proposed amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach, the progress of the Be Well leisure services initiative, and the council's communication strategy. After a tied vote on the NCIL amendments, the Chair used their casting vote to uphold the original Cabinet decision, meaning the proposed changes to how NCIL funds can be spent will proceed. The committee also received updates on the Be Well leisure service transition and the council's communication strategy, and reviewed a challenge session report on reducing road danger and deaths.

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members, and the appointment of two Independent Persons to the Standards Advisory Committee. The council also resolved to write to the Secretary of State regarding the Chinese embassy decision and to urge the government to reverse its reduced affordable housing targets.