Stephen Platt

Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on Friday, 27 March 2026, saw the approval of a significant Memorandum of Understanding with JP Morgan Chase for a major development in Canary Wharf, alongside the green light for several key contract awards and funding for essential building safety and childcare programmes. Key decisions included the approval of a £11.3 million funding injection for the Maltings and Brewster building safety project, the award of a General Build Measured Term Contract, and the allocation of grants for the Wraparound Childcare Programme.

Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.15 p.m.

The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Friday 27 March 2026 to discuss and approve key policies and strategies. The meeting saw the approval of the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031 and the Council Housing Domestic Abuse Policy. Members also reviewed the Housing Management Strategic Risks.

NOTE: Earlier start time due to Ramadan, Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 9th March, 2026 4.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met to discuss resident engagement with Sanctuary Housing and receive an update on the Housing Capital Works Investment Programme. Key issues raised included persistent problems with heating, hot water, and lift repairs for Sanctuary Housing residents, alongside a significant investment programme for council housing stock improvements.

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.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the Local Plan update, review commercial asset use, and examine social landlord performance and the anti-social behaviour strategy. Key decisions included the endorsement of the Local Plan update, which proposes increased affordable housing requirements and a more permissive approach to tall buildings, and the review of recommendations for improving the management of the council's commercial assets.