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
63 decisions · Page 3 of 13
Commissioning of Core Rough Sleeping Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
... to approve the procurement of a two-lot framework to competitively procure two suppliers for four years to deliver specialist services supporting people rough sleeping in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Domiciliary Care Services Direct Award of contracts
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to directly award interim domiciliary care contracts to incumbent suppliers B to E, but not supplier A.
Recommendations Approved
2025 – 2026 KPI and Target Setting
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
... to approve the proposed corporate performance measures and associated targets for 2025/26, incorporating suggestions from the Overview and Scrutiny Session held on 14 April 2025.
Recommendations Approved
0-5 Public Health Nursing Services Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to extend the existing 0-5 Public Health Nursing Services Contract for an initial six months, with a further six-month extension period to follow.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Management Strategic Risks
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 04, 2025
...it approved the proposed Risk Map and scores, the proposed Risk Management methodology of quarterly presentation, and noted the outlined control measures for the Housing Management Strategic Risks.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 63