Justina Bridgeman

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee was scheduled to discuss senior recruitment, employee relations, and the gender pay gap, as well as setting the terms of reference for the next municipal year. They were also scheduled to discuss a briefing note on the Housing Options team. Some of the items were for noting only.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss children's safeguarding, educational attainment at Key Stage 5[^2], and free school meals. The sub-committee agreed to submit a report on free school meals to the Mayor and Cabinet for consideration.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee met to discuss two planning applications. Permission was granted for the demolition of Clare House and the construction of new residential dwellings and community floor space. Councillors also approved the erection of east and west extensions to the existing Global Switch House.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met to discuss social landlord performance, progress against scrutiny recommendations, and the Regulator of Social Housing report. The committee reviewed the Social Landlords Performance Report for Quarter 3 of 2024/25, tracked the implementation of recommendations from the previous scrutiny challenge session on housing provider performance, and received an update on the council's recent inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). The committee agreed to receive regular updates on key performance areas and to schedule future discussions on topics such as the capital programme and affordable housing delivery.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss initiatives for accessible sports and fitness for disabled residents, and a strategy for long-term condition prevention. The sub-committee reviewed an updated action plan in response to recommendations on empowering disabled residents, and also reviewed a presentation on the Tower Hamlets Strategy for Long-Term Condition Prevention: Vital 5.