Mohammad Chowdhury

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, to discuss two major planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for a large mixed-use development at 49-59 Mill Harbour, 2-4 Muirfield Crescent, and 23-29 Pepper Street, which will include student accommodation and social rented homes. However, the committee refused a Section 73 application for the former Westferry Printworks site at 235 Westferry Road, London, primarily due to a significant proposed reduction in affordable housing provision and concerns about heritage impacts.

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 25 March 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including significant concerns about the council's governance and financial management, as well as updates on housing conditions and public services. Key decisions included the approval of a new council constitution and committee procedure rules, and the adoption of the council's pay policy statement for 2026/27.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to review the council's strategic delivery performance and budget monitoring for the third quarter of the financial year. Key discussions included the performance of various council services, financial pressures, and ongoing improvement journeys.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss the external auditor's annual report and audit results for the 2024/25 financial year. The committee also reviewed the progress of the action plan in response to external recommendations, the corporate risk register, and the internal audit plan and charter for 2026-27. Key decisions included noting the external auditor's reports and approving the internal audit plan and charter.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 4.30 p.m.

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the performance of Adult Social Care, the proposed organisational changes within the North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB), and the future commissioning of community equipment services. Key decisions included the direct award of a contract for community equipment services to Enabled Living Healthcare and the agreement to enter into a service level agreement with Newham Council for equipment supply.