Councillor Iqbal Hossain

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.

Development Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council Development Committee met to discuss a planning application for an outdoor seating area at 5 Park Drive, Canary Wharf. The committee overturned the officer's recommendation to approve the application, citing concerns over the loss of public realm and potential safety issues.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including petitions related to community assets and funding, and the ongoing continuous improvement journey required by the government. While motions on housing and child poverty were submitted, they were not debated due to time constraints.