Simon Baxter
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.
Here is a summary of the Tower Hamlets Council Cabinet meeting:
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including updates from the Mayor, the Women's Commission, and the council's waste services. The committee will also review forthcoming decisions and consider pre-decision scrutiny of cabinet papers.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to meet to discuss the council's Continuous Improvement Plan, receive an update from the Local Government Association Peer Review, and discuss member induction. Mayor Lutfur Rahman was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the local plan, contract procurement, and strategies for safeguarding adults and managing flood risk. The cabinet agreed to submit the draft new local plan to the Secretary of State, procure a replacement film locations management contract, and recommission the East London Apartments homeless hostel.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including gambling policy, safeguarding adults, allocation of the Household Support Fund, contracts, and budget monitoring. The cabinet approved the recommendations for all agenda items.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 3 of 15
Disbursement of Household Support Fund Tranche 7
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to disburse Household Support Fund tranche 7 by agreeing on delivery methods, approving grant disbursements to residents, and authorizing the Director of Customer Services to implement the necessary arrangements.
For Determination
Statutory review of the Council’s Gambling Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the revised Statement of Gambling Policy and to agree that the current 'no casino' resolution remains in effect.
For Determination
Noting Report 24/25 Q4 and 25/26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to comply with the Council's constitution, the Cabinet noted the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions regarding waived procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000, as detailed in Appendix 1 for Quarter 4 of 2024-2025 and Quarter 1 of 2025-2026.
For Determination
Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25, which outlines the board's achievements and priorities.
For Determination
Contract Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2025-20256
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to proceed with the Contract Forward Plan for Quarter One of the Financial Year 2025-2026, the Cabinet identified contracts requiring specific reports before award, authorized Corporate Directors to award remaining contracts following procurement, and authorized the Director of Legal Services to execute necessary contract documents.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 74