Matthew Pullen
Council: Tower Hamlets
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 26 January 2026 focused on the proposed amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach, the progress of the Be Well
leisure services initiative, and the council's communication strategy. After a tied vote on the NCIL amendments, the Chair used their casting vote to uphold the original Cabinet decision, meaning the proposed changes to how NCIL funds can be spent will proceed. The committee also received updates on the Be Well
leisure service transition and the council's communication strategy, and reviewed a challenge session report on reducing road danger and deaths.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 15 October 2025, with Mayor Lutfur Rahman presiding. Key decisions included the approval of the submission of the Draft New Local Plan for examination, the recommissioning of contracts for film location management and children and young people's supported housing, and the adoption of the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30. The Cabinet also reviewed performance reports and noted progress on the Reduction and Recycling Plan.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 24th July, 2023 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 24 July 2023 to discuss the cancellation of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding and the council's strategic performance for 2022-23. The committee also reviewed the council's financial outturn for revenue and capital for the same period.
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 30th March, 2022 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 30 March 2022 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a development at Cuba Street, subject to conditions, and refused a proposal for an Innovation Centre at 225 Marsh Wall.
Decisions from Meetings
9 decisions · Page 1 of 2
East London Apartments
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved recommendations on 15/10/2025. The Corporate Director of Health and Adult Social Care was authorised to start the recommissioning and tender process for a new three-year contract for East London Apartments, commencing 1st April 2026. This includes consultation with the Mayor and adherence to published evaluation criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.
Recommendations Approved
Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided to note and formally adopt the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30 as a core member of the SAB, outlining a five-year plan for safeguarding adults at risk.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year Four Quarter 1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council decided on 15/10/2025 to note the strategic delivery and performance report for Q1 and review the status of 60 performance measures. The report tracks the delivery of Year 4 of the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 0.2
Decisions Recorded: 9 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.