Councillor Iqbal Hossain

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, to discuss and decide on two significant planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a major redevelopment project at Mastmaker Court and also approved plans for a new residential building at 35A Commercial Road.

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. This comprehensive report outlines the council's financial plan, addressing national and local economic challenges, including rising demand for services and constrained resources. Key areas for discussion included proposed increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care precept, significant investment in housing stock, new savings and efficiencies, and a revised reserve strategy to safeguard against financial volatility. The meeting agenda also detailed proposed changes to fees and charges, the capital programme for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Treasury Management 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.

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.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss improving adult oral and dental health, and the proposed approach for the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2030. The meeting also included a review of the ASC Performance Dashboard.