Councillor Maium Talukdar
Email: maium.talukdar@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
154 meetings · Page 4 of 31
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss a major planning application for the redevelopment of Iceland Wharf. The meeting's agenda also included procedural matters and the confirmation of previous minutes.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of a significant new build housing programme, including the acquisition of 329 homes across three development sites and the procurement for 148 new social rented homes across five schemes. The meeting also addressed the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2029, proposing a General Fund Revenue Funding Requirement of £487.758 million and a 2% Adult Social Care precept increase, alongside a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members, and the appointment of two Independent Persons to the Standards Advisory Committee. The council also resolved to write to the Secretary of State regarding the Chinese embassy decision and to urge the government to reverse its reduced affordable housing targets.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss the embedding of results from the People Survey into the next phase of the culture and workforce programme. The meeting also included a quarterly review of the highlight report to provide assurance on the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) delivery and a review of the forward plan to ensure alignment with key risks and emerging issues.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
Decisions from Meetings
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The (draft) CIL Partial Review Draft Charging Schedule - Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
... to undertake public consultation on proposals to revise the 2020 Tower Hamlets CIL Charging Schedule, including a new rate of £117 per square metre for Research & Development uses, and to progress to public examination if no material modifications are needed after the consultation.
For Determination
Amendments to Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy Approach
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
...to ensure compliance with CIL regulations and to provide more flexibility in addressing local priorities, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach, allowing underspent grant funds to be reallocated and including revenue projects alongside capital and affordable housing projects.
For Determination
Partial Update to the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
...it approved a partial update to the 2021 Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document, revising the Monitoring and Development Coordination Fees and the Mansard Roof Contribution, and authorized officers to withdraw the current version.
For Determination
Community Safety Partnership Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
... that the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2025-29 was recommended to proceed to the next meeting of Full Council for approval, as required by the Council Constitution.
For Determination
Strategic Vision – Our Tower Hamlets 2035
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035
strategic vision, a 10-year plan outlining the council's shared ambitions for the borough and how they will be achieved in partnership with residents and other stakeholders.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 154
Average per Month: 5.9
Decisions Recorded: 146