Shupriya Iqbal
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive action plan designed to address statutory recommendations and significant weaknesses identified by EY. The meeting was also set to consider the strategic direction for the council's future improvement work.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant £609 million investment in the borough's housing stock over the next two years, alongside the adoption of a new ten-year Housing Strategy. Key decisions were also made regarding school admissions arrangements for 2027/28 and a revised procurement strategy for capital investment programmes.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of a significant new build housing programme, including the acquisition of 329 homes across three development sites and the procurement for 148 new social rented homes across five schemes. The meeting also addressed the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2029, proposing a General Fund Revenue Funding Requirement of £487.758 million and a 2% Adult Social Care precept increase, alongside a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Standards Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss updates to the register of interests, improvements to political culture, and the handling of code of conduct matters. The committee will also look at the outcome of a government consultation on member conduct and consider dispensations under the Localism Act.
Decisions from Meetings
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Domiciliary Care Services Direct Award of contracts
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to directly award interim domiciliary care contracts to incumbent suppliers B to E, but not supplier A.
Recommendations Approved
Conversion to Academy Status: Virginia Community Primary School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to facilitate the conversion of Virginia Community Primary School to academy status, delegate management of the conversion process, authorize necessary agreements and leases, and empower the Divisional Director, Legal to execute required documentation.
Information Only
Out of Hours Noise Service – Insourcing
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to deliver the Out of Hours Noise service in-house when the current contract with Parkguard Ltd ends on 30 June 2025, utilizing Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers and procuring a call handling service to support the initiative.
For Determination
Substance Misuse Service Redesign
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...approving the proposed integrated drug and alcohol treatment system model, including co-location of the criminal justice team, and authorizing a 3-year contract with optional extensions, while allocating £500k annually for a culturally specific recovery service starting in July 2025, and maintaining a core investment of £6,576,321.
For Determination
Scrutiny Deep Dive Markets Challenge Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to note the report and agree to the actions outlined in response to the Scrutiny Markets Challenge Session, aimed at supporting markets and traders in Tower Hamlets by addressing issues related to infrastructure, anti-social behaviour, waste management, trader retention, and communication.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 57