Lisa Fraser

Council: Tower Hamlets

Committees: Transformation Advisory Board Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

7 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Officer

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 20th October, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the performance of Education, Health and Care Plans[^2] (EHCP) for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and to review the provision of mental health services for children and young people in Tower Hamlets.

October 20, 2025
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Officer

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss social care reforms, the findings of a special educational needs and disability (SEND) inspection, and the sub-committee's work programme. Councillor Sulukh Ahmed was appointed as the vice chair of the sub-committee.

September 22, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council Cabinet met to discuss several key issues, including the housing programme, budget monitoring, and the gender pay gap. They approved measures to address housing needs, reviewed the budget, and discussed strategies for improving recycling rates and supporting vulnerable children.

July 23, 2025
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss children's safeguarding, educational attainment at Key Stage 5[^2], and free school meals. The sub-committee agreed to submit a report on free school meals to the Mayor and Cabinet for consideration.

May 08, 2025
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee held a meeting on Thursday 05 December 2024 where they discussed the provision of school places in the borough, the corporate parenting strategy, and mental health provision for children and young people. No decisions were made at this meeting.

December 05, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

9 decisions · Page 1 of 2

Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract – Future Contracting Approach

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the future contracting approach for the Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract, despite the report being withdrawn before the meeting.

For Determination

Highways & Transportation delivery spotlight 2– traffic scheme improvements

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to note the update on Highways & Transportation project delivery since December 2024 and endorse the progression and investigation of various works programs including road and footway maintenance, accessibility improvements, and active travel measures.

Recommendations Approved

Mayors Waste Improvement Programme Quarter 4

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to approve the Quarter 4 progress report for the Mayor's Waste Improvement Programme, the review and reorganisation of street cleansing services, continued monitoring of cleanliness data, and the rollout of mobile technology to street cleansing staff.

Recommendations Approved

CS6028: Overnight and related short breaks for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and complex health needs (CN)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to recommission the Overnight and Related Short Breaks Service for disabled children and young people for four years starting November 1, 2026, and to extend the existing contract for six months to ensure service continuity during the transition.

Recommendations Approved

Budget Monitoring 2024/25 Quarter 4

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

Budget Monitoring 24/25 Quarter 4 

Recommendations Approved