Council

Council - Wednesday, 9th December, 2026 7.00 p.m.

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Council - Wednesday, 7th October, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, addressed a wide range of issues, including a significant debate on the reform of planning committees in response to new government regulations. The council also considered several petitions, w...

Council - Friday, 4 September 2026 - 3.30 p.m.

The Council considered reports on the appointment of statutory officers and agreed to changes in committee sizes and proportionality.

Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on Wednesday 22 July 2026 saw significant debate and decisions on a range of important issues for Tower Hamlets residents. Key discussions included the adoption of the Aspire administration's manifesto as the council's policy platform, a...

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Tower Hamlets convened for its Annual General Meeting, electing Councillor Musthak Ahmed as the new Speaker and Councillor Iqbal Hossain as Deputy Speaker. Key decisions included the approval of the Members' Allowances Scheme for 2026-27, whi...

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 25 March 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including significant concerns about the council's governance and financial management, as well as updates on housing conditions and public services. Key decisions included...

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.

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Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amend...

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, saw the approval of the draft Local Plan for submission to the Secretary of State, alongside a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting also addressed several petitions concerning loc...

Council - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets council meeting on 8 October 2025 addressed community safety concerns, debated motions on international issues, and reviewed local policies. The council approved a motion to urge the Metropolitan Police to reconsider the decision to close ...

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including petitions related to community assets and funding, and the ongoing continuous improvement journey required by the government. While motions on housing and child povert...

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 14 May 2025 included the election of a new speaker and deputy speaker, and decisions on the make-up of committees for the municipal year. Councillor Suluk Ahmed was elected as the new speaker, and Councillor Bellal Uddin...

Council - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting addressed petitions, a motion to support children with special educational needs, and a motion to address intimidation and harassment in politics. Councillors also approved the calendar of meetings for 2025/26 and designate...

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council agreed to approve the 2025/26 budget report and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28. It was also agreed to adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy Report and Capital Strategy Report for 2025-26. The Me...

Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The meeting started with a tribute to former Councillor Ray Gibson, who passed away at the end of 2024. The Council then received a presentation from pupils at St John's School, Bethnal Green, who sang to celebrate the Council's recent [Ofsted](https://www....

Council - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 7.00 p.m.

At this meeting, the council debated three petitions from members of the public and two motions proposed by the political groups. The council unanimously voted to reject or significantly reduce a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dogs and un...

Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on Wednesday, 02 October 2024, addressed several key issues, including the establishment of a Mayor's Winter Emergency Fund to support pensioners facing rising costs, and a commitment to annually report on the ethnicity pay...

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting decided that [Columbia Road Market](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Columbia+Road+Market+Tower+Hamlets/), [Watney Market](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Watney+Market+Tower+Hamlets/) and [Whitechapel Market](https://www.google.com/maps/se...