Councillor Nathalie Bienfait

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting decided that Columbia Road Market, Watney Market and Whitechapel Market should all be officially designated as markets, and also that the market fees at these markets, and at all other markets and street trading spots in Tower Hamlets should increase by 3.1% from September 2024. The meeting also agreed the contents of an interim scheme by which the council will take over the planning powers of the London Legacy Development Corporation ([LLDC]) in September 2024.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Council's budget outturn, its annual strategic delivery and performance report and progress against its Women's Safety Action Plan. The meeting also reviewed proposals for the next phase of the Council's corporate restructure and discussed a new draft work programme for Overview & Scrutiny.

Call in: Victoria Park Licence to Occupy, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 6.00 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on 18 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the licensing of Victoria Park for events, the implementation of Awaab's Law, and the potential closure of The Camel pub in Bethnal Green. Decisions were made regarding the licensing of Victoria Park, while discussions on Awaab's Law and The Camel pub were more exploratory.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The meeting focused on several key administrative and operational issues within the Tower Hamlets Council, including the appointment of committee members, the establishment of subcommittees, and a detailed discussion with Mayor Lutfur Rahman on the council's achievements and challenges.

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets council meeting was primarily focused on the election of a new speaker and deputy speaker for the council, along with the appointment of committee members for the upcoming year. The meeting also included reflections on the past year's work and the introduction of new initiatives.