Jahid Ahmed

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 22nd June, 2026 6.30 p.m.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to review the council's strategic delivery performance and budget monitoring for the third quarter of the financial year. Key discussions included the performance of various council services, financial pressures, and ongoing improvement journeys.

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

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 16 February 2026 focused on the council's approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB), the integration of enforcement services, and strategies to reduce reoffending among young adults. Key decisions included the endorsement of a new ASB policy, a review of integrated enforcement measures, and the adoption of recommendations to address reoffending rates among 18-25 year olds. The committee also noted a report on reducing road danger and deaths.

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.

Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to scrutinise the council's provisional budget for 2026-27 and its Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. Key decisions included the approval of a net General Fund budget requirement of £482.151 million for 2026-27, with a proposed 2% Adult Social Care precept and a 2.99% increase on the general Council Tax element. The committee also reviewed and discussed significant investments in adult social care (£22.5 million) and temporary accommodation (£15 million), alongside a substantial £100 million additional investment in existing council housing stock.