Karen Swift
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
NOTE: Earlier start time due to Ramadan, Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 4.30 p.m.
The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Housing Capital Works Investment Programme and a spotlight report on resident engagement with Sanctuary Housing. The meeting's agenda also included the review of previous minutes and an actions log.
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.
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.
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.
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to review the performance of social housing landlords in Tower Hamlets, discuss the progress of the Your Voice, Our Action
improvement programme, and examine the council's preparedness for the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Key concerns raised included the high percentage of non-decent homes managed by the council, issues with repairs and safety checks across various landlords, and the implementation of new tenant protection legislation.
Decisions from Meetings
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Regulator of Social Housing Inspection Outcome
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 30, 2025
...to note the Regulatory Judgement, progress made since self-referral in October 2024, and the update on the Your Voice, Our Action: Safe Homes, Great Services
Improvement Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Your Voice, Our Action: Safe Homes, Great Services Programme Highlight Report
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 30, 2025
...to note progress on the Your Voice, Our Action – Safe Homes, Great Services Programme,
close the Governance workstream, establish new workstreams for Policies and Procedures and Resident Engagement, and undertake a review of progress with findings presented in September.
For Determination
Housing Management Performance and Compliance Report
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 30, 2025
...to note the housing performance and landlord compliance position as of the end of April 2025 and agree to the outlined actions to address areas where performance targets were not being met.
For Determination
Housing Management Policies Plan
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 30, 2025
...to approve the Policy Framework and consultation plan, de-scope policies outside the Housing Management Division's remit, and note that the Damp and Mould Policy will be formally approved one month after Awaab's Law implementation.
For Determination
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee Report - Chair of Scrutiny Sub to give verbal report
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 63