Councillor Sabina Khan

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.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the progress that has been made in delivering the council's youth services, including plans to open a youth club in each of the borough's wards. They also discussed the priorities of the Children's Services Directorate for the coming year, and reviewed the Sub-Committee's draft work programme for the 2024/25 municipal year.

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The General Purposes Committee of Tower Hamlets Council convened on Tuesday, 04 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including local authority governor applications and updates to the council's constitution. Decisions were made on the nomination of local authority governors and amendments to the constitution, reflecting the council's ongoing efforts to ensure effective governance and representation.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council convened on Tuesday 04 June 2024 to discuss a range of significant topics impacting the borough's health and adult social care services. Key decisions and discussions included updates on workforce shortages, maternity services, and the empowerment of disabled residents through accessible sports and fitness initiatives.