Matthew Mannion

Committees & roles
Appointment Sub-Committee Head of Democratic Services Freedom of the Borough Democratic Services. Tel: , Transformation Advisory Board Head of Democratic Services. Tel: ; E-mail: matthew.mannion@towerhamlets.gov.uk Council Head of Democratic Services. Tel: , E-mail: matthew.mannion@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 19 October 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

October 19, 2026
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Moved Secretary

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

September 22, 2026
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to review the council's performance and financial position. Key discussions included the Strategic Delivery and Performance Report for Quarter 4 of 2025-2026, and two Budget Monitoring Reports for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

July 28, 2026
Standards Advisory Committee Secretary

Standards Advisory Committee - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 6.00 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 13 July 2026 to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair, review its terms of reference, and discuss reports on the register of interests, code of conduct matters, dispensations, and political culture improvements. Key decisions included the election of Councillor John Pulford MBE as Chair and Fiona Browne as Vice-Chair, and the endorsement of the Members' Pledge and Member Empowerment Protocol.

July 13, 2026
General Purposes Committee Secretary

General Purposes Committee - Monday, 29 June 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The General Purposes Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 29 June 2026. The committee approved nominations for local authority governor positions and agreed to add a training session on the council's constitution to its work plan. The committee also noted its terms of reference and meeting dates for the upcoming municipal year.

June 29, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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JP Morgan Chase’s Canary Wharf Development and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided on 27/03/2026 to approve recommendations regarding JP Morgan Chase's Canary Wharf Development and a Memorandum of Understanding. The decision noted progress on exploring a business rates incentive mechanism, delegated authority to negotiate community benefits and finalise the Council's position for signing the MOU, and agreed that officers continue detailed modelling work.

Recommendations Approved

Award of the General Build Measured Term Contract

From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets agreed to award the General Build Measured Term Contract to B&M McHugh on 27/03/2026. This decision approves the contract for planned building works, projects, and reactive repair services for the Council’s building fabric and parks infrastructure.

Recommendations Approved

Governance decision to support the completion of the Maltings and Brewster building safety project

From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved the continued use of Wates to complete structural strengthening and external wall insulation works. This decision was made on 27/03/2026 and approves an additional £11.3m award, bringing the total project value to £22,772,931. The decision includes progressing governance to ensure all payments and financial requirements are met.

Recommendations Approved

Wraparound Childcare

From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved funding for wraparound childcare on 27/03/2026. This decision will result in 804 new wraparound places and the awarding of £870,538.96 in grants to local providers. The decision also noted the methodology for assessing applications and funding decisions, and the equalities impact screening.

Recommendations Approved

Contracts Forward Plan Quarter 4 (2025 -2026)

From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided on 27/03/2026 to approve recommendations regarding the Contracts Forward Plan Quarter 4 (2025-2026). This included authorising Corporate Directors to award contracts and the Director of Legal Services to execute necessary documents, with an amendment to the contract duration for HAC6138 Mental Health Supported Living Service.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
273
Average per month
1.6
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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