Justina Bridgeman
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 10 of 11
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the progress that has been made in delivering the council's youth services, including plans to open a youth club in each of the borough's wards. They also discussed the priorities of the Children's Services Directorate for the coming year, and reviewed the Sub-Committee's draft work programme for the 2024/25 municipal year.
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.
Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council convened on Tuesday 04 June 2024 to discuss a range of significant topics impacting the borough's health and adult social care services. Key decisions and discussions included updates on workforce shortages, maternity services, and the empowerment of disabled residents through accessible sports and fitness initiatives.
Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 16th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The meeting focused on several key administrative and structural changes within the Tower Hamlets Council, particularly around the restructuring of various departments and the appointment of new roles. The meeting also addressed the current state of the housing options service and the need for improvements in the scrutiny function.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The meeting focused on several key topics, including the approval of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Ailsa Wharf, the redevelopment of Caxton Hall Community Centre, and procedural matters related to the Bishopsgate Goods Yard and the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).
Decisions from Meetings
15 decisions · Page 1 of 3
East London Apartments
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to ensure the continued operation of the 31-bed East London Apartments homeless hostel, the Corporate Director of Health and Adult Social Care was authorised to begin a competitive procurement process for a new three-year contract starting April 1, 2026, even before confirmation of central government grant funding.
Recommendations Approved
Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year Four Quarter 1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
For Determination
Local Plan Submission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to recommend that the 'Draft New Local Plan' be presented to the Full Council meeting on November 19, 2025, for approval to submit it to the Secretary of State.
Recommendations Approved
Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 15