Councillor Marc Francis

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.

Council - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 7.00 p.m.

In the recent Tower Hamlets Council meeting, several significant issues were discussed, reflecting the council's ongoing efforts to address community needs and concerns. Here's a summary of the key topics:

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 22nd April, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The council meeting focused on several key community issues, including the progress of the LGA corporate peer review action plan, the insourcing of leisure provision, parking enforcement, and market challenges. The mayor's spotlight was postponed due to a bereavement.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 11th April, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The council's licenses subcommittee convened to discuss applications for premises licenses, focusing on the Captain Kidd public house. The meeting involved detailed discussions on extending the pub's operating hours, with input from both the applicant and a local resident objector.