Councillor Maisha Begum

Human Resources Committee - Monday, 22nd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee met on 22 December 2025, noting the action log and work plan, and discussing senior recruitment, employee relations, and an update from the Corporate Director for Communities. The committee approved an extension of the interim arrangement for the Director of Governance post, and agreed to shorten the extension for the Interim Director of Community Safety.

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, proposed changes to regulations, and the fund's training plan. Due to the inclusion of commercially sensitive information, some items on the agenda will be discussed in a closed session, excluding members of the press and public.

General Purposes Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The General Purposes Committee met to discuss preparations for the 2026 elections, local authority governor applications, and updates to the council's constitution. The committee approved changes to part A of the constitution and agreed to send the updated committee procedure rules to the full council for approval, unless further feedback is received.

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, saw the approval of the draft Local Plan for submission to the Secretary of State, alongside a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting also addressed several petitions concerning local issues, including the safety of a new cricket pitch in Victoria Park, child poverty, safer school journeys, and the impact of the Bow Triangle Business Centre on Mornington Grove.

Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 6 November 2025, to discuss the financial performance and governance of the Tower Hamlets Pension Fund. Key decisions included noting the progress on the Pensions Administration Report, approving the draft Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts for 2024/25, and endorsing the ongoing review of the Pension Fund's policies and risk register.