Jack Painter

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 draft Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also addressed the council's capital programme for 2025-29 and future years, along with proposed fees and charges for various services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to acknowledging the sad passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities.

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss the external auditor's interim value for money report and the Council's response to statutory recommendations. Key areas of discussion included financial reporting, internal controls, procurement, and the effectiveness of the internal audit function, alongside significant weaknesses identified in the Council's governance arrangements, particularly concerning social housing and the capacity of its senior leadership team.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including updates from the Mayor, the Women's Commission, and the council's waste services. The committee will also review forthcoming decisions and consider pre-decision scrutiny of cabinet papers.

Interviews for Corporate Director Resources, Appointment Sub-Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.45 a.m.

The Appointment Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 17 November 2025. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the interview process for the Corporate Director Resources position. The meeting also included procedural items such as noting declarations of interest and confirming previous minutes.

Shortlisting for Corporate Director Resources, Appointment Sub-Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.

This meeting of the Tower Hamlets Council Appointments Sub-Committee was scheduled to focus on shortlisting candidates for the role of Corporate Director Resources. The agenda also included standard items such as declarations of interest and confirmation of minutes from a previous meeting. Due to the confidential nature of the substantive business, the public and press were expected to be excluded from the majority of the meeting.