Councillor Mohammad Chowdhury

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting decided that Columbia Road Market, Watney Market and Whitechapel Market should all be officially designated as markets, and also that the market fees at these markets, and at all other markets and street trading spots in Tower Hamlets should increase by 3.1% from September 2024. The meeting also agreed the contents of an interim scheme by which the council will take over the planning powers of the London Legacy Development Corporation ([LLDC]) in September 2024.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee approved planning permission and listed building consent for redevelopment of the former London Chest Hospital on Bonner Road, and approved the Council's observations on a Reserved Matters Application for Plot 1 of the Bishopsgate Goodsyard development. The committee deferred a decision on a planning application for a residential development at 4 & 5 Harbour Exchange Square pending a site visit. Councillor Iqbal Hossain was appointed as Vice-Chair of the committee for the municipal year 2024/25.

Shortlisting Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration, Appointments Sub Committee - Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 4.30 p.m.

The Appointments Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on 26 June 2024 and decided to recommend Councillor Asma Begum for the role of Tree Champion. The meeting also discussed the council's performance in managing its tree stock.

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.

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).