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Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The committee discussed the insourcing of the leisure service, agreed a new scrutiny protocol, and agreed recommendations made in a report on flood risk management. The committee also agreed to hold an additional meeting to discuss two additional budget ele...
Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the proposed Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28 and the proposed Fees and Charges for 2025-26. The committee agreed to make a series of recommendations and requests for furthe...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the Best Value Inspection, flood risk management, the strategic performance and delivery report, budget monitoring and an update on the home care procurement process. The commit...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee approved the appointment of Alia Begum to the Health and Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee. The committee also approved the Scrutiny Executive Protocol and took note of reports from the Chief Executive and the Cabinet Membe...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 15 October 2024 addressed several key areas, including the restructuring of scrutiny sub-committees following changes in council membership, an update on the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge action plan, and a re...
Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 30th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding the Domiciliary Care Service Contract award. The committee resolved to take no further action on the call-in, thereby confirming the original cabinet decision.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday 10 September 2024 to discuss the Q1 budget monitoring report, business rates risks, and the refresh of the transport strategy. Key decisions included noting the Q1 budget monitori...
The committee voted to reject a call-in of the Mayor's decision in July to approve a revised Homelessness Accommodation Placement Policy[^1]. The meeting was dominated by a discussion of the controversial changes to the policy, particularly the removal of t...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The committee discussed the council's performance on recycling, the Strategic Asset Management Plan, and the proposed Target Operating Model. The Strategic Asset Management Plan was adopted by the council, while the committee noted the recycling and Target ...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Council's budget outturn, its annual strategic delivery and performance report and progress against its Women's Safety Action Plan. The meeting also reviewed proposals for the next phase of the Counci...
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee (OSC) in Tower Hamlets reviews council decisions, policies, and services to improve transparency, accountability, and value for money. It scrutinises decisions before or after they are made, proposes new policies, and comments on draft policies, aiming to ensure services reflect local people's concerns.
The committee can halt executive decisions for review and makes recommendations to the council. It has statutory powers to examine the work of partnerships and outside bodies, including health and crime reduction partnerships. The OSC has three sub-committees focusing on health, housing, and children's services.
