Councillor James King

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 24th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the council's progress on housebuilding and the capital works programme. Councillors expressed concern about the slow rate of progress on both, and asked a number of questions about how the council intended to speed up delivery.

Call in: Victoria Park Licence to Occupy, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 6.00 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on 18 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the licensing of Victoria Park for events, the implementation of Awaab's Law, and the potential closure of The Camel pub in Bethnal Green. Decisions were made regarding the licensing of Victoria Park, while discussions on Awaab's Law and The Camel pub were more exploratory.

Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council convened on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, to discuss several significant planning applications and other planning matters. Key decisions were made on planning applications and the confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets council meeting was primarily focused on the election of a new speaker and deputy speaker for the council, along with the appointment of committee members for the upcoming year. The meeting also included reflections on the past year's work and the introduction of new initiatives.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 13th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Housing Scrutiny Meeting discussed several significant issues, primarily focusing on the severe complaints and systemic failures of Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH). Residents voiced their frustrations and concerns about the poor service, lack of repairs, and overall mismanagement by THCH. The meeting also covered the performance of other Registered Providers (RPs) and the council's efforts to improve the customer journey for housing needs.