Dr Somen Banerjee

Cabinet - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 4.00 p.m.

The Cabinet agreed and noted the recommendations on all agenda items, including a £1.93m funding increase for the borough's homelessness services, a further £3.65m investment in the newly insourced leisure service and an extension to AEG Presents' licence to occupy Victoria Park until September 2027.

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The meeting focused on several key administrative and structural changes within the Tower Hamlets Council, particularly around the restructuring of various departments and the appointment of new roles. The meeting also addressed the current state of the housing options service and the need for improvements in the scrutiny function.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 5.30 p.m.

The council meeting focused on various community and administrative matters, including formalizing roles for new social housing regulations, extending contracts for youth and health services, and adopting a community engagement strategy. The meeting also addressed women's safety and scrutinized existing service provisions.

Audit Committee - Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The council meeting focused on addressing the backlog of local audits, reviewing internal audit plans and progress, updating risk management strategies, and reviewing the anti-bribery policy. The committee discussed various reports and recommendations, leading to several decisions aimed at improving council operations and compliance.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 18th April, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The final Scrutiny Committee meeting of the municipal year focused on reviewing progress in maternity services and addressing workforce shortages in healthcare. The meeting also touched on mental health services, although detailed discussions were deferred due to the absence of a key report and presenter.