Simon Baxter
Council: Tower Hamlets
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including updates from the Mayor, the Women's Commission, and the council's waste services. The committee will also review forthcoming decisions and consider pre-decision scrutiny of cabinet papers.
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'.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 15 October 2025, with Mayor Lutfur Rahman presiding. Key decisions included the approval of the submission of the Draft New Local Plan for examination, the recommissioning of contracts for film location management and children and young people's supported housing, and the adoption of the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30. The Cabinet also reviewed performance reports and noted progress on the Reduction and Recycling Plan.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including gambling policy, safeguarding adults, allocation of the Household Support Fund, contracts, and budget monitoring. The cabinet approved the recommendations for all agenda items.
Decisions from Meetings
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Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided to note and formally adopt the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30 as a core member of the SAB, outlining a five-year plan for safeguarding adults at risk.
Recommendations Approved
East London Apartments
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets approved recommendations on 15/10/2025. The Corporate Director of Health and Adult Social Care was authorised to start the recommissioning and tender process for a new three-year contract for East London Apartments, commencing 1st April 2026. This includes consultation with the Mayor and adherence to published evaluation criteria.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year Four Quarter 1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council decided on 15/10/2025 to note the strategic delivery and performance report for Q1 and review the status of 60 performance measures. The report tracks the delivery of Year 4 of the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 0.2
Decisions Recorded: 74 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.