Councillor Bodrul Choudhury
Email: bodrul.choudhury@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
89 meetings · Page 14 of 18
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The meeting discussed the council’s first quarter budget monitoring report and heard a spotlight presentation on business rate risks. It also heard a presentation about the new transport strategy and was asked to consider the local government ombudsman’s decision about a complaint made against the council. Lastly, the committee agreed the final version of its work programme for 2024/25 and were asked to consider this year’s scrutiny annual report, which will be tabled at the next full council meeting.
Development Committee - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Development Committee voted to grant planning permission for both applications considered during the meeting: the addition of a storey at Compass Point, and the redevelopment of Empson Street Industrial Estate.
Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 3rd September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub-Committee were presented with three presentations; one on the preparation for the forthcoming Care Quality Commission inspection of Adult Social Care, one on sexual health provision in Tower Hamlets and one on smoking cessation. The committee then noted the proposed work programme for 2024-25.
Call in: - Approval of the councilâs revised Homelessness Accommodation Placement Policy, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd September, 2024 6.00 p.m.
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 the 90-minute travel time limit, which now permits the council to place homeless families into temporary accommodation anywhere in the country.
Development Committee - Thursday, 8th August, 2024 6.30 p.m.
This meeting has been cancelled.
Decisions from Meetings
40 decisions · Page 1 of 8
Approval of the Housing Management Service’s new Enlargements and Adaptations Policy
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
...to approve the Housing Management Service’s new Enlargements and Adaptations Policy, which aims to alleviate overcrowding by providing a clear framework for structural interventions in council-owned properties, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
For Determination
Approval of the Housing Management Service’s new Data Management Strategy
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
...to approve the Housing Management Service's new Data Management Strategy, which sets out the Council's vision and framework for managing housing data across Tower Hamlets.
For Determination
ANY OTHER UNRESTRICTED BUSINESS CONSIDERED TO BE URGENT
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Chair's Advice of Key Issues or Questions
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee Forward Plan
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
...to agree the forward plan for the Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee, as outlined in section 3.2 of the submitted report.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 89
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 40