Dr Somen Banerjee
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Meeting Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 4.30 p.m.
The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to consider performance data, review reports, and discuss organisational changes within the health service. Key topics included the performance dashboard for Adult Social Care, outcomes of a consultation on organisational change within the North East London Integrated Care Board, and the future commissioning of community equipment services.
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 5.00 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss key strategies and updates concerning the borough's health and social care landscape. Topics included the priorities and achievements of the Connection Coalition in tackling loneliness, the proposed Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy for 2025-2030, an update on the Better Care Fund for 2025-26, and progress on the Mental Health Strategy.
Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 p.m.
The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss improving adult oral and dental health, and the proposed approach for the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2030. The meeting also included a review of the ASC Performance Dashboard.
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 29th September, 2025 5.00 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the strategic vision for 2035, children's health, safeguarding, mental health, and special educational needs. The board agreed to the recommendations in the report on the strategic vision for 2035 and the health and wellbeing strategy, and also agreed to note the contents of the reports on the children's healthy weight plan, the Children's Safeguarding Annual Report 2024-2025, the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-2025, the Children and Young People's Mental Health Needs Assessment, and the SEND Inspection Report and SEND Annual Report.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee (OSC) of Tower Hamlets Council met on 15 September 2025, to discuss the Youth Justice Strategic Plan, the council's gambling policy, budget monitoring, and the committee's work programme. The committee agreed to endorse the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and recommend the adoption of the revised Statement of Gambling Policy to the full council. They also reviewed the budget monitoring report for the first quarter of 2025-26 and discussed the overview and scrutiny work programme for 2025-26, agreeing to a compromise to allow for future amendments.
Decisions from Meetings
44 decisions · Page 2 of 9
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...the Corporate Director of Children’s Services was authorised to award a contract to East London Foundation Trust for the re-commissioning of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Children’s Social Care, ensuring continued mental health support for young people in the Supporting Families division.
Recommendations Approved
Agency worker contract – Contract Award for 2 years
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to award a two-year contract to Matrix for agency worker services, utilizing the London Collaboration M-Star 4 framework, with the aim of achieving cost savings and supporting the Council's recruitment and resourcing strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan : 2025/26 Annual Delivery Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025
...on the key actions the council will take in 2025/26 to deliver the Strategic Plan and how progress will be measured.
Recommendations Approved
Mayors Waste Improvement Programme - Quarter 3 Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025
...on the progress and future plans of the Mayor's Waste Improvement Programme, including its delivery timeline, key arterial route strategies, and integration into long-term service improvements, following a £5m investment approved in January 2024.
For Determination
Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 3 (2024 -2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025
...whether to note the Corporate Director's actions regarding waivers of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000 during Quarter 3 (2024-2025).
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 44