Kamrul Hussain - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel)

Councillor Kamrul Hussain

Aspire Whitechapel Cabinet Member for Culture and Recreation

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet Member

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.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 5.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Tower Hamlets Council on 8 January 2025, where the main topics of discussion were the budget for 2025-26, the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2025-28, and updates on youth justice and highways projects. The Cabinet approved the draft budget and MTFS, which included a council tax freeze for those earning less than £50,350, new investments in services, and a plan to achieve savings of £77 million. They also endorsed the Youth Justice Strategic Plan and noted the Highways and Transportation delivery report.

December 31, 2025
Human Resources Committee Substitute

Human Resources Committee - Monday, 22nd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee met on 22 December 2025, noting the action log and work plan, and discussing senior recruitment, employee relations, and an update from the Corporate Director for Communities. The committee approved an extension of the interim arrangement for the Director of Governance post, and agreed to shorten the extension for the Interim Director of Community Safety.

December 22, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on 17 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including strategic planning, financial performance, and community safety. The Cabinet will consider the strategic vision for Tower Hamlets in 2035, revisions to the Community Infrastructure Levy, updates to planning obligations, and strategies for youth justice and community safety.

December 17, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 focused on improving services for young people and vulnerable residents, with key decisions made regarding the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy and the Free School Meals Action Plan. The meeting also addressed the Digital Inclusion Action Plan and the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year 4 Quarter 2

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

...to note the Strategic Delivery and Performance Report for Q2, covering July 1st to September 30th 2025, and review the status of 60 performance measures tracking the delivery of Year 4 of the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

Recommendations Approved

Amendments to Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy Approach

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach on 17/12/2025. The decision approves the NCIL implementation framework for decision making on allocation, allowing for greater flexibility in spending NCIL funds on capital and revenue projects, and future grant programmes.

Item Called In

Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided to note and formally adopt the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30 as a core member of the SAB, outlining a five-year plan for safeguarding adults at risk.

Recommendations Approved

Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 124

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 112 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.