Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 16, 2024

Purpose: The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has made significant strides in addressing the recommendations of the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC), demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to change. The council is on track to reach 84% completion of actions aligned to the CPC recommendations by September 2024. The council welcomes a progress review from the LGA to further validate the progress made and to identify any additional areas for improvement. We are urging the LGA to conduct this review as soon as possible to provide valuable feedback and support for our ongoing efforts

Content: DECISION   1.    Note the council’s progress against the LGA CPC Action Plan   2.    Suggest key areas of attention in advance of the upcoming LGA progress review.   3.    Request the Chief Executive write to the Chief Executive of the LGA, requesting that they re-visit the Council to undertake a progress review at the earliest possible opportunity.   Action by CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. HALSEY) Acting Deputy Director Strategy, Improvement, Transformation (A. Hakim Rahman)