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Council - Wednesday, 21st September, 2016 7.00 p.m.
The Council of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 21 September 2016, to discuss a range of issues including parking charges, housing policy, and community language services. Key decisions included the adoption of a new substance misuse strategy and a c...
Council - Wednesday, 20th July, 2016 7.04 p.m.
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Annual Council Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 18th May, 2016 7.00 p.m.
The annual meeting of Tower Hamlets Council saw the election of a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and a significant debate regarding proposed changes to members' allowances. The meeting also included a comprehensive "State of the Borough" address by Mayor J...
Council - Wednesday, 24th February, 2016 7.30 p.m.
Tower Hamlets Council has approved its budget for the forthcoming year, including a 4% increase in council tax. The council also discussed and rejected amendments from the Independent Group and the Conservative Group.
Council - Wednesday, 20th January, 2016 7.30 p.m.
The Council of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 20 January 2016, to discuss a range of important issues including antisocial behaviour on the Ocean Estate, cuts to children's services, and the controversial Bishopsgate Goods Yard development. Key dec...
Council - Wednesday, 18th November, 2015 7.30 p.m.
The Council of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 18 November 2015, passing a motion to support the recognition of Somaliland as an independent state and agreeing to move the Civic Centre to Whitechapel. The meeting also addressed concerns regarding the...
Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2015 - 7.30 p.m.
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Council - Wednesday, 26 August 2015 - 7.30 p.m.
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Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2015 7.30 p.m.
The Council of Tower Hamlets Council convened for its first ordinary meeting of the municipal year, addressing a range of critical issues including the tragic death of a child in a council-managed park, concerns over housing association performance, and the...
The Council, comprising the elected Mayor and 45 Councillors, is responsible for key strategic functions of Tower Hamlets, including setting the Council's overall policies, budget, and Council Tax rate. It also approves the Council's Constitution and the Members' allowance scheme.
The Council acts as a forum for debate and questioning of the Executive, and considers petitions. While it cannot make every decision itself, it appoints committees, such as Planning and Licensing, to handle specific functions, including determining applications. Council functions are also referred to as 'non-Executive functions'.
