Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury

Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee met on 9 April 2025, and approved changes to the application process for the Emergency Fund, and noted a performance report on the Mayor’s Community Grant Programme (MCGP). The Sub-Committee also noted a report on funding that had been allocated to voluntary and community sector organisations under delegated authority.

Standards Advisory Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee met to conduct its annual review of the Code of Conduct for members, and to review reports on complaints, investigations, and the register of interests. The committee agreed to two minor typographical amendments to the code.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting addressed petitions, a motion to support children with special educational needs, and a motion to address intimidation and harassment in politics. Councillors also approved the calendar of meetings for 2025/26 and designated a new monitoring officer.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Cabinet, led by Mayor Lutfur Rahman, convened to discuss a range of strategic and financial matters, including budget monitoring, endorsement of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, and bringing estates parking enforcement services in-house. The cabinet approved the Annual Delivery Plan for 2025/26, strategic delivery and performance report, budget monitoring report, and several other key decisions.

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council agreed to approve the 2025/26 budget report and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28. It was also agreed to adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy Report and Capital Strategy Report for 2025-26. The Member Allowance Scheme for 2025/26 was also approved.