Councillor Shahaveer Shubo Hussain

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.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee approved planning permission and listed building consent for redevelopment of the former London Chest Hospital on Bonner Road, and approved the Council's observations on a Reserved Matters Application for Plot 1 of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard development. The committee deferred a decision on a planning application for a residential development at 4 & 5 Harbour Exchange Square pending a site visit. Councillor Iqbal Hossain was appointed as Vice-Chair of the committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the progress that has been made in delivering the council's youth services, including plans to open a youth club in each of the borough's wards. They also discussed the priorities of the Children's Services Directorate for the coming year, and reviewed the Sub-Committee's draft work programme for the 2024/25 municipal year.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 2.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider two licensing applications: an application for a new premises license for the Borough of Bethnal Green Working Men's Club and an application for a variation of a premises license for the Victoria Park Market. The committee adjourned to make their decisions in private, and the applicants were to be notified within five working days.

Audit Committee - Monday, 8th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee discussed updates on the progress of various internal and external audits being carried out at the council. Councillors noted four reports on School Audits, Risk Management, Insurance and Internal Audit. They also discussed the committee's work plan for 2024/25. Finally, the committee moved into private session to discuss a confidential matter.