Paul Patterson
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 2 of 2
Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The meeting focused on several key administrative and structural changes within the Tower Hamlets Council, particularly around the restructuring of various departments and the appointment of new roles. The meeting also addressed the current state of the housing options service and the need for improvements in the scrutiny function.
Cabinet - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 4.00 p.m.
The Cabinet agreed and noted the recommendations on all agenda items, including a £1.93m funding increase for the borough's homelessness services, a further £3.65m investment in the newly insourced leisure service and an extension to AEG Presents' licence to occupy Victoria Park until September 2027.
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 13th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Housing Scrutiny Meeting discussed several significant issues, primarily focusing on the severe complaints and systemic failures of Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH). Residents voiced their frustrations and concerns about the poor service, lack of repairs, and overall mismanagement by THCH. The meeting also covered the performance of other Registered Providers (RPs) and the council's efforts to improve the customer journey for housing needs.
Decisions from Meetings
14 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Contracts Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2024-2025 Addendum
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...whether to authorize the appropriate Corporate Director, in consultation with the Mayor, to award contracts detailed in Appendix 1 following procurement exercises.
Recommendations approved
Procurement Route of HRA Capital Investment Contracts
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
... whether to approve the contracting approach and procurement strategy for major works contracts and professional technical consultancy services contracts for the Housing Management Capital Investment Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Free Swimming Programme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...to introduce a targeted free-swimming programme for women and girls over 16 and men over 55, the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets agreed to its proposed approach, the development of creche facilities, and the monitoring and amendment of the programme by officers.
Recommendations Approved
Serious Violence and Exploitation Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...whether to approve the Serious Violence and Exploitation Strategy, which outlines a plan to prevent and reduce serious violence in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Be Well Leisure In-sourcing Capital Programme Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...whether to approve £1.166 million in additional capital funding for the refurbishment of York Hall Spa and Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 14