Shupriya Iqbal
Council: Tower Hamlets
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 2 of 5
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of a significant new build housing programme, including the acquisition of 329 homes across three development sites and the procurement for 148 new social rented homes across five schemes. The meeting also addressed the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2029, proposing a General Fund Revenue Funding Requirement of £487.758 million and a 2% Adult Social Care precept increase, alongside a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the draft Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also addressed the council's capital programme for 2025-29 and future years, along with proposed fees and charges for various services. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to acknowledging the sad passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities.
Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Standards Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss updates to the register of interests, improvements to political culture, and the handling of code of conduct matters. The committee will also look at the outcome of a government consultation on member conduct and consider dispensations under the Localism Act.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 focused on improving services for young people and vulnerable residents, with key decisions made regarding the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy and the Free School Meals Action Plan. The meeting also addressed the Digital Inclusion Action Plan and the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to meet to discuss feedback on the Continuous Improvement Plan, receive an update on the LGA Peer Review, and discuss member induction. The board was also expected to review and reaffirm its 'ground rules'.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 1 of 12
Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25, which outlines the board's achievements and priorities.
For Determination
Budget Monitoring 2025-26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to note the Council’s quarter 1 revenue and capital forecasts as of June 30, 2025, approve in principle certain funding substitutions, and note the progress against the 2025/26 savings targets.
For Determination
Disbursement of Household Support Fund Tranche 7
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to disburse Household Support Fund tranche 7 by agreeing on delivery methods, approving grant disbursements to residents, and authorizing the Director of Customer Services to implement the necessary arrangements.
For Determination
Statutory review of the Council’s Gambling Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the revised Statement of Gambling Policy and to agree that the current 'no casino' resolution remains in effect.
For Determination
Noting Report 24/25 Q4 and 25/26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to comply with the Council's constitution, the Cabinet noted the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions regarding waived procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000, as detailed in Appendix 1 for Quarter 4 of 2024-2025 and Quarter 1 of 2025-2026.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 57 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.