Councillor James King

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 p.m.

Reserve Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

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

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review several key council functions and decisions. The meeting's agenda included updates on the Be Well leisure service, the council's communication strategy, and a challenge session on reducing road danger and deaths. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to consider a called-in decision regarding amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy approach.

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

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.

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 provisional budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. Key discussions included significant additional investments in adult social care and temporary accommodation, alongside plans for new housing developments and improvements to existing council housing stock. The committee also reviewed fees and charges, with proposed increases for housing rents and other services.