Matthew Pullen
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
2 meetings
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 Tower Hamlets Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the local plan, contract procurement, and strategies for safeguarding adults and managing flood risk. The cabinet agreed to submit the draft new local plan to the Secretary of State, procure a replacement film locations management contract, and recommission the East London Apartments homeless hostel.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
Contracts Forward Plan - Quarter Two (FY2025-2026)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to consider the contracts forward plan for Quarter Two (FY2025-2026), identify contracts requiring specific reports before award, and authorize the appropriate Corporate Director to award remaining contracts following a procurement exercise, with the Director of Legal Services executing necessary documents.
Recommendations Approved
Film Locations Management Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
... to procure a replacement Film Locations Management contract for three years, with a possible two-year extension, tasking the Corporate Director Communities and the Director of Legal Services to award and execute the contract respectively, after noting improved contract management arrangements and equalities considerations.
Recommendations Approved
Flood & Risk Management Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 2
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 9