Kim Bromley-Derry

Audit Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to review the council's financial reporting, risk management, and internal audit plans. Key discussions included the external auditor's disclaimed opinion on the 2024/25 financial statements, significant weaknesses identified in governance and contract management, and the progress of the action plan to address these issues. The committee also reviewed the internal audit plan for 2026-27 and the corporate code of governance.

Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 a.m.

The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive action plan designed to address statutory recommendations and significant weaknesses identified by EY. The meeting was also set to consider the strategic direction for the council's future improvement work.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to review progress on the mobilisation of an action plan in response to external recommendations, discuss internal audit and anti-fraud reports, and examine the corporate risk register. Key decisions included noting the progress on the action plan, approving the internal audit and anti-fraud progress report, and agreeing to further scrutiny of specific risks within the corporate risk register and the Children's Services Directorate.

Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 a.m.

The Transformation and Assurance Board of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the embedding of results from the People Survey into the culture and workforce programme. The meeting also included a review of the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) highlight report and the board's forward plan.

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss the external auditor's interim value for money report and the Council's response to statutory recommendations. Key areas of discussion included financial reporting, internal controls, procurement, and the effectiveness of the internal audit function, alongside significant weaknesses identified in the Council's governance arrangements, particularly concerning social housing and the capacity of its senior leadership team.