Kabir Hussain

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, to discuss two major planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a large mixed-use development at 49-59 Mill Harbour, 2-4 Muirfield Crescent, and 23-29 Pepper Street, which will include student accommodation and social rented homes. However, the committee refused a Section 73 application for the former Westferry Printworks site at 235 Westferry Road, London, primarily due to a significant proposed reduction in affordable housing provision and concerns about heritage impacts.

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 25 March 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including significant concerns about the council's governance and financial management, as well as updates on housing conditions and public services. Key decisions included the approval of a new council constitution and committee procedure rules, and the adoption of the council's pay policy statement for 2026/27.

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.

Meeting Pensions Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 4.00 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 09 March 2026 to discuss a range of important matters concerning the pension fund. Key decisions included the approval of the Pension Fund Business Plan and Budget for 2026/27, the adjusted contribution rate strategy for Tower Hamlets Council, and the final Funding Strategy Statement. The committee also noted the impact of upcoming LGPS regulatory reforms on the fund's risk profile and agreed to a redesign of the Pension Fund Risk Register.