Shupriya Iqbal
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Friday, 27 March 2026, saw the approval of a significant Memorandum of Understanding with JP Morgan Chase for a major development in Canary Wharf, alongside the green light for several key contract awards and funding for essential building safety and childcare programmes. Key decisions included the approval of a £11.3 million funding injection for the Maltings and Brewster building safety project, the award of a General Build Measured Term Contract, and the allocation of grants for the Wraparound Childcare Programme.
Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.15 p.m.
The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Friday 27 March 2026 to discuss and approve key policies and strategies. The meeting saw the approval of the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031 and the Council Housing Domestic Abuse Policy. Members also reviewed the Housing Management Strategic Risks.
Audit Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss the external auditor's annual report and audit results for the 2024/25 financial year. The committee also reviewed the progress of the action plan in response to external recommendations, the corporate risk register, and the internal audit plan and charter for 2026-27. Key decisions included noting the external auditor's reports and approving the internal audit plan and charter.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant £609 million investment in the borough's housing stock over the next two years, alongside the adoption of a new ten-year Housing Strategy. Key decisions were also made regarding school admissions arrangements for 2027/28 and a revised procurement strategy for capital investment programmes.
Decisions from Meetings
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JP Morgan Chase’s Canary Wharf Development and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided on 27/03/2026 to approve recommendations regarding JP Morgan Chase's Canary Wharf Development and a Memorandum of Understanding. The decision noted progress on exploring a business rates incentive mechanism, delegated authority to negotiate community benefits and finalise the Council's position for signing the MOU, and agreed that officers continue detailed modelling work.
Recommendations Approved
Award of the General Build Measured Term Contract
From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets agreed to award the General Build Measured Term Contract to B&M McHugh on 27/03/2026. This decision approves the contract for planned building works, projects, and reactive repair services for the Council’s building fabric and parks infrastructure.
Recommendations Approved
Governance decision to support the completion of the Maltings and Brewster building safety project
From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved the continued use of Wates to complete structural strengthening and external wall insulation works. This decision was made on 27/03/2026 and approves an additional £11.3m award, bringing the total project value to £22,772,931. The decision includes progressing governance to ensure all payments and financial requirements are met.
Recommendations Approved
Wraparound Childcare
From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved funding for wraparound childcare on 27/03/2026. This decision will result in 804 new wraparound places and the awarding of £870,538.96 in grants to local providers. The decision also noted the methodology for assessing applications and funding decisions, and the equalities impact screening.
Recommendations Approved
Contracts Forward Plan Quarter 4 (2025 -2026)
From: Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m. - March 27, 2026
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided on 27/03/2026 to approve recommendations regarding the Contracts Forward Plan Quarter 4 (2025-2026). This included authorising Corporate Directors to award contracts and the Director of Legal Services to execute necessary documents, with an amendment to the contract duration for HAC6138 Mental Health Supported Living Service.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 25
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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