Councillor Peter Golds

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to consider two applications for new premises licences. The committee granted a licence for Urban Chocolatier, with modified hours, and granted a licence for Silas Yard with significant restrictions on its operating hours and activities.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 4.00 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to convene on Monday, 9 March 2026, to discuss a range of reports concerning the administration, governance, and investment of the Pension Fund. Key agenda items included updates on scheme administration, risk management, LGPS pooling reforms, and the annual actuarial valuation.

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. This comprehensive report outlines the council's financial plan, addressing national and local economic challenges, including rising demand for services and constrained resources. Key areas for discussion included proposed increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care precept, significant investment in housing stock, new savings and efficiencies, and a revised reserve strategy to safeguard against financial volatility. The meeting agenda also detailed proposed changes to fees and charges, the capital programme for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Treasury Management Strategy.

Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 a.m.

The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive action plan designed to address statutory recommendations and significant weaknesses identified by EY. The meeting was also set to consider the strategic direction for the council's future improvement work.

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

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members, and the appointment of two Independent Persons to the Standards Advisory Committee. The council also resolved to write to the Secretary of State regarding the Chinese embassy decision and to urge the government to reverse its reduced affordable housing targets.