Linda Walker

Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 16 January 2025, to discuss a government consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities, and to review the council's member learning and development programme. The committee also received updates on the progress towards achieving the LGA Member Learning and Development Charter Mark, and on dispensations and declarations of interests.

Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The meeting discussed arrangements for dealing with complaints against councillors, the proposed publication of new Local Government Association (LGA) best practice guidance for Standards Committees, and the possible creation of a 'Standards In Public Life' webpage for the Council. The Committee agreed to consider updating its processes for handling complaints and also agreed to provide further information to the LGA about how its Standards Committee operates.

Cabinet - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 4.00 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 16 May 2024, to discuss a range of significant issues including the council's transformation journey, its medium-term financial strategy, and improvements to homelessness services. Key decisions made included approving the Housing with Care Strategy 2024-2034, extending the licence to occupy for events in Victoria Park, and allocating additional revenue for the Housing Options service.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th March, 2024 3.00 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on 27 March 2024 saw the approval of increased fixed penalty notices for environmental crimes, a positive update on the council's budget monitoring for the third quarter, and a review of the strategic delivery and performance report. Key decisions included raising fines for littering, graffiti, fly-tipping, and waste duty of care breaches, noting a projected underspend in the General Fund budget, and acknowledging progress on the strategic plan with most performance measures in a green status.