Peter Golds - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Island Gardens)

Councillor Peter Golds

Conservative Island Gardens Chair of Licensing Committee / Licensing Regulatory Committee

Email: councillorpetergolds@gmail.com

Council: Tower Hamlets

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Licensing Sub Committee (Chair) General Purposes Committee (Member) Licensing Committee (Chair) Pensions Committee (Member) Transformation and Assurance Board (Substitute) Licensing Regulatory Committee (Chair) Cabinet (Non-Committee Councillor)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

72 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 p.m.

February 25, 2026
Council Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.

January 21, 2026
Transformation and Assurance Board Substitute

Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 a.m.

The Transformation and Assurance Board of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss the embedding of results from the People Survey into the next phase of the culture and workforce programme. The meeting also included a quarterly review of the highlight report to provide assurance on the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) delivery and a review of the forward plan to ensure alignment with key risks and emerging issues.

January 13, 2026
Licensing Sub Committee Chair

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 08 January 2026 to consider two applications for new premises licences. The committee decided to adjourn the decision on the application for The New Blxck Ltd, Unit B, 10 Quaker Street, London, E1 6SZ, pending further noise testing. The application for Vittoria Wharf Studio, 10 Stour Road, London E3 2NT was refused.

January 08, 2026
Cabinet Non-Committee Councillor

Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 5.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Tower Hamlets Council on 8 January 2025, where the main topics of discussion were the budget for 2025-26, the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2025-28, and updates on youth justice and highways projects. The Cabinet approved the draft budget and MTFS, which included a council tax freeze for those earning less than £50,350, new investments in services, and a plan to achieve savings of £77 million. They also endorsed the Youth Justice Strategic Plan and noted the Highways and Transportation delivery report.

December 31, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Bringing estates parking enforcement services in-house

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...whether to bring estate parking enforcement services back in-house under LBTH Parking Services starting May 1, 2025, instead of renewing the contract with NSL.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year 3 Quarter 3

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...on the progress of the strategic plan priorities and reportable strategic measures for Quarter 3 of Year 3.

Recommendations Approved

Mayors Waste Improvement Programme - Quarter 3 Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...on the progress and future plans of the Mayor's Waste Improvement Programme, including its delivery timeline, key arterial route strategies, and integration into long-term service improvements, following a £5m investment approved in January 2024.

For Determination

Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan : 2025/26 Annual Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...on the key actions the council will take in 2025/26 to deliver the Strategic Plan and how progress will be measured.

Recommendations Approved

Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 3 (2024 -2025)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...whether to note the Corporate Director's actions regarding waivers of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000 during Quarter 3 (2024-2025).

Recommendations Approved