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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 of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday 18 June 2024 to discuss a "call-in" regarding the Victoria Park Licence to Occupy. After hearing representations from both the councillors who initiated the call-in and the Cabine...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The meeting focused on several key administrative and operational issues within the Tower Hamlets Council, including the appointment of committee members, the establishment of subcommittees, and a detailed discussion with Mayor Lutfur Rahman on the council'...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 22nd April, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The council meeting focused on several key community issues, including the progress of the LGA corporate peer review action plan, the insourcing of leisure provision, parking enforcement, and market challenges. The mayor's spotlight was postponed due to a b...
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 25 March 2024 - 5.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council meeting covered three main topics: strategic performance and delivery reporting for quarter three of 2023-24, budget monitoring for the same period, and the council's progress towards becoming carbon neutral by 2025.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26th February, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 26 February 2024 to review the delivery and achievements of the borough commander and discuss community safety. The meeting heard testimonies from local residents regarding their experiences of community s...
Reserve Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 5th February, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss changes to Tower Hamlets' draft budget for 2024-25. The meeting focussed on a proposed increase in council tax of 2.99% and the mitigation measures being put in place to help residents through the cost of l...
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.
