Abdulrazak Kassim
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
33 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Transformation & Budget Oversight & Assurance Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 11.00 a.m.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 5.30 p.m.
Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Tower Hamlets Council on 8 January 2025, where the main topics of discussion were the budget for 2025-26, the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2025-28, and updates on youth justice and highways projects. The Cabinet approved the draft budget and MTFS, which included a council tax freeze for those earning less than £50,350, new investments in services, and a plan to achieve savings of £77 million. They also endorsed the Youth Justice Strategic Plan and noted the Highways and Transportation delivery report.
Audit Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Audit Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the external auditor's report, the council's governance statement, internal audit progress, and risk management. The committee will also look at its work plan for the coming year.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to meet to discuss feedback on the Continuous Improvement Plan, receive an update on the LGA Peer Review, and discuss member induction. The board was also expected to review and reaffirm its 'ground rules'.
Decisions from Meetings
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Local Plan Submission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to recommend that the 'Draft New Local Plan' be presented to the Full Council meeting on November 19, 2025, for approval to submit it to the Secretary of State.
Recommendations Approved
Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.
Recommendations Approved
Contracts Forward Plan - Quarter Two (FY2025-2026)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to consider the contracts forward plan for Quarter Two (FY2025-2026), identify contracts requiring specific reports before award, and authorize the appropriate Corporate Director to award remaining contracts following a procurement exercise, with the Director of Legal Services executing necessary documents.
Recommendations Approved
Budget Monitoring 2025-26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to note the Council’s quarter 1 revenue and capital forecasts as of June 30, 2025, approve in principle certain funding substitutions, and note the progress against the 2025/26 savings targets.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 33
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 57