Stephen Halsey
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss the embedding of results from the People Survey into the next phase of the culture and workforce programme. The meeting also included a quarterly review of the highlight report to provide assurance on the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) delivery and a review of the forward plan to ensure alignment with key risks and emerging issues.
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 provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
Decisions from Meetings
115 decisions · Page 5 of 23
Commissioning of Core Rough Sleeping Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
... to approve the procurement of a two-lot framework to competitively procure two suppliers for four years to deliver specialist services supporting people rough sleeping in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Domiciliary Care Services Direct Award of contracts
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to directly award interim domiciliary care contracts to incumbent suppliers B to E, but not supplier A.
Recommendations Approved
Contract Forward Plan – Q4 – FY 2024-2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to note the contracts being procured in quarter four, authorize them to proceed to contract award after tender following consultation with the Mayor, and authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute the necessary contract documents.
Recommendations Approved
Mansards Roof Extension & Character Appraisal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to adopt new and updated design guidelines for mansard roof extensions and updated character appraisal and management plans for five conservation areas in Bow, while authorizing the Corporate Director for Housing and Regeneration to make necessary factual or graphic design changes prior to publication.
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Conversion to Academy Status: Virginia Community Primary School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to facilitate the conversion of Virginia Community Primary School to academy status, delegate management of the conversion process, authorize necessary agreements and leases, and empower the Divisional Director, Legal to execute required documentation.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 115