Councillor Rachel Blake

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.

Council - Wednesday, 15 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.

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday 23 April 2024 to discuss the local audit backlog and receive an update on outstanding audit accounts for 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2022/23. The committee also reviewed the Internal Audit Plan and Charter for 2024-25, received a progress report on Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud activities, and discussed the Corporate and Directorate Risk Registers. Finally, the committee reviewed the Annual Anti-Bribery Policy and the Audit Committee Work Plan.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 25 March 2024 - 5.30 p.m.

The council meeting focused on various administrative and regulatory aspects of the pension scheme, including updates on the new code of practice from the pensions regulator, government responses to pooling consultations, and the insourcing of services. The meeting also addressed the need for enhanced training for committee members.

Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 20th March, 2024 3.00 p.m.

The council meeting focused on various administrative and policy decisions, including the setting of member allowances, approval of voluntary redundancy payments, and updates to committee terms of reference. The meeting was marked by a commitment to fiscal responsibility and community investment.