Councillor Kabir Ahmed

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant £609 million investment in the borough's housing stock over the next two years, alongside the adoption of a new ten-year Housing Strategy. Key decisions were also made regarding school admissions arrangements for 2027/28 and a revised procurement strategy for capital investment programmes.

To start at 2:15pm or 15 minutes after Cabinet has finished, Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.15 p.m.

The Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026. The meeting reviewed the Mayor's Small Grants Programme, noting recommendations for improvement including increasing the Community Chest grant amount from £500 to £1,000 and changing the frequency of grants for positive activities for young people to once a year. The committee also received performance reports on the Mayor's Community Grants Programme (MCGP) for the periods January-March 2025 and April-June 2025, noting that the majority of projects were rated as 'Green' (on track), with some rated 'Amber' due to issues that could be resolved with support, and two projects rated 'Red' due to closure or administration.

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to discuss updates on corporate directorates, senior recruitment, and employee relations. Key decisions included approving extensions for interim senior roles and noting the progress of recruitment processes.

Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 5.30 p.m.

The Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 focused on improving housing services, with key decisions made regarding the Leasehold Alterations Policy and the ongoing Your Voice, Our Action programme. The committee also reviewed performance reports on tenant satisfaction, housing management KPIs, and resident engagement activities.

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

The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 to discuss key strategies and updates impacting the borough's residents. The board reviewed progress on the Connection Coalition's efforts to combat loneliness, adopted the new Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) Strategy for 2025-2030, received an update on the Better Care Fund, and discussed the direction of the Mental Health Strategy.