Matthew Mannion

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

The Cabinet meeting on Friday, 27 March 2026, saw the approval of a significant Memorandum of Understanding with JP Morgan Chase for a major development in Canary Wharf, alongside the green light for several key contract awards and funding for essential building safety and childcare programmes. Key decisions included the approval of a £11.3 million funding injection for the Maltings and Brewster building safety project, the award of a General Build Measured Term Contract, and the allocation of grants for the Wraparound Childcare Programme.

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The General Purposes Committee meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 focused on preparations for the upcoming Mayoral and local elections and updates on the council's constitution and member induction programme. Key decisions included agreeing to forward proposals for a new constitution system to Full Council and endorsing the 2026 Member Induction Plan.

Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 4.00 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to review and endorse the Member Induction Plan for 2026 and the Member Learning and Development Strategy for 2026-2030. The committee also received updates on the Register of Interests, Gifts and Hospitality, and a report on Members' Code of Conduct matters.

To start at 2:15pm or 15 minutes after Cabinet has finished, Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.15 p.m.

The Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 18 February 2026. The meeting reviewed the Mayor's Small Grants Programme, noting recommendations for improvement including increasing the Community Chest grant amount from £500 to £1,000 and changing the frequency of grants for positive activities for young people to once a year. The committee also received performance reports on the Mayor's Community Grants Programme (MCGP) for the periods January-March 2025 and April-June 2025, noting that the majority of projects were rated as 'Green' (on track), with some rated 'Amber' due to issues that could be resolved with support, and two projects rated 'Red' due to closure or administration.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 16 February 2026 focused on the council's approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB), the integration of enforcement services, and strategies to reduce reoffending among young adults. Key decisions included the endorsement of a new ASB policy, a review of integrated enforcement measures, and the adoption of recommendations to address reoffending rates among 18-25 year olds. The committee also noted a report on reducing road danger and deaths.