Councillor Gulam Kibria Choudhury
Email: gulam.k.choudhury@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
91 meetings · Page 4 of 19
Development Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Development Committee voted to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of 5-6 The Oval, London, E2 9DT, subject to conditions and planning obligations. The development will include residential accommodation, shared living accommodation, workspace, cycle parking, play space, and landscaping. The decision followed concerns raised by residents of the adjacent Empress Works building regarding the impact on daylight and sunlight.
Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Health and Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss accident and emergency (A&E) waiting times, winter planning, and the committee's draft work programme. The committee heard that Royal London Hospital A&E is performing well, and discussed ways to improve performance further. They also scrutinised the Tower Hamlets winter plan, and agreed to add the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection findings to their work programme.
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee convened to discuss two planning applications: a large mixed-use development at Orchard Wharf and a change of use application at 27-29 Thomas More Square. The committee voted to approve the Orchard Wharf application, and voted to defer the Thomas More Square application for further negotiation.
Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee (SDC) convened to discuss three planning applications and one listed building consent, all concerning the Truman Brewery site. The committee voted to refuse the application for a data centre at the corner of Grey Eagle Street and Kelvin Street, while also voting to refuse the application for the construction of a commercial building at Ely's Yard. The committee was minded to grant the planning application and listed building consent for the Truman's Brewery East site, but ultimately voted to refuse the application.
Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Health and Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss health and adult social care priorities for 2025-26, preparations for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, and the sub-committee's draft work programme. The committee agreed to review postnatal support for black, Asian, and multi-ethnic mothers, and also discussed A&E waiting times, winter pressures, and performance data.
Decisions from Meetings
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Scrutiny Deep Dive Markets Challenge Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to note the report and agree to the actions outlined in response to the Scrutiny Markets Challenge Session, aimed at supporting markets and traders in Tower Hamlets by addressing issues related to infrastructure, anti-social behaviour, waste management, trader retention, and communication.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...the Corporate Director of Children’s Services was authorised to award a contract to East London Foundation Trust for the re-commissioning of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Children’s Social Care, ensuring continued mental health support for young people in the Supporting Families division.
Recommendations Approved
Agency worker contract – Contract Award for 2 years
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to award a two-year contract to Matrix for agency worker services, utilizing the London Collaboration M-Star 4 framework, with the aim of achieving cost savings and supporting the Council's recruitment and resourcing strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Introduction of a dog control public spaces protection order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided to introduce a dog control public spaces protection order to address dog fouling, require dogs to be on leads in certain areas and when directed, exclude dogs from specific areas, limit the number of dogs one person can walk, and introduce a professional dog walkers license.
Recommendations Approved
Outcome of representations received in response to the statutory (public) notice to amalgamate Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to merge Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into a single, all-through primary school for children aged 3 to 11, effective September 1, 2025.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 91
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 78