Councillor Mohammad Chowdhury

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss improving adult oral and dental health, and the proposed approach for the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2030. The meeting also included a review of the ASC Performance Dashboard.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to review the performance of social housing landlords in Tower Hamlets, discuss the progress of the Your Voice, Our Action improvement programme, and examine the council's preparedness for the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Key concerns raised included the high percentage of non-decent homes managed by the council, issues with repairs and safety checks across various landlords, and the implementation of new tenant protection legislation.

Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to scrutinise the provisional budget for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. Key discussions included significant additional investments in adult social care and temporary accommodation, alongside plans for new housing developments and improvements to existing council housing stock. The committee also reviewed fees and charges, with proposed increases for housing rents and other services.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss progress against the council's improvement plans, strategic performance, and budget monitoring. The committee will review findings from a Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, and receive an update on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Corporate Improvement Plan. They will also consider the strategic delivery and performance report, and budget monitoring report for the second quarter of the financial year.