Councillor Maium Talukdar

Shortlisting for Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement, Appointment Sub-Committee - Monday, 18th August, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Appointments Sub-Committee met to discuss shortlisting candidates for the position of Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement. The meeting was scheduled to begin with several procedural items, before moving into a closed session to discuss the candidates. Councillor Maium Talukdar was scheduled to chair the meeting.

Employee Appeals Sub Committee - Tuesday, 12th August, 2025 6.00 p.m.

The Employee Appeals Sub Committee was scheduled to convene to address an appeal against an employee dismissal, and to note the appeals hearing structure. The meeting was scheduled to begin with some preliminary items, before moving into a closed session to discuss the appeal.

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.

Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee met to discuss tenant feedback, housing standards, and future policy. The committee approved a new policy for vulnerable tenants and leaseholders, and agreed to review its progress on housing improvements in September. They also noted the outcome of a Regulator of Social Housing inspection, and discussed plans to address areas where the council is not meeting consumer standards.

Longlisting for Director HR & OD, Appointment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 5.00 p.m.

The Appointments Sub-Committee met to discuss the longlisting of applicants for the role of Director of HR and OD[^2]. The report pack included a recommendation to exclude the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the items on the agenda. The committee was scheduled to agree on a longlist of candidates to be invited for first-stage interviews.