Simon Smith
Council: Tower Hamlets
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
5 meetings
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 focused on improving services for young people and vulnerable residents, with key decisions made regarding the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy and the Free School Meals Action Plan. The meeting also addressed the Digital Inclusion Action Plan and the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 16 October 2024, with Mayor Lutfur Rahman presiding. The meeting focused on a range of key decisions including the adoption of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Women's Safety Strategy 2024-2029, the approval of the new Target Operating Model (TOM), and the resolution to make a Compulsory Purchase Order for the Harriott, Apsley & Pattison Houses Regeneration Scheme. The Cabinet also reviewed the findings of the Annual Residents' Survey 2024, noting overall satisfaction with the council's performance and highlighting areas for continued improvement.
Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 23rd September, 2024 5.00 p.m.
The meeting covered a number of urgent public health issues and new plans and policies to be implemented in the borough. The Board approved the North East London Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2024-2029 and the associated action plans for the borough, as well as the new Violence Against Women and Girls and Women's Safety Strategy 2024-29. They discussed the findings of the Annual Public Health Report and its implications for Tower Hamlets and heard updates on the Better Care Fund review, Children’s Mental Health Services and provision for Children with Special Educational Needs, including an update on the SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2029. The Board noted a report on Maternity and Neonatal Demand and Capacity and also a report on Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2023. Finally, they received an update on preparations for the forthcoming Care Quality Commission inspection of Adult Social Care services.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on 24 April 2024 saw the approval of a new Community Engagement Strategy for 2024-2028, aimed at fostering better relationships between the council and its residents. Significant progress was also noted on the Women's Safety Action Plan, with many recommendations already implemented or in progress, and decisions were made regarding new regulatory functions for social housing and contract extensions for vital youth services.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 28th January, 2019 6.30 p.m.
Decisions from Meetings
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ANY OTHER UNRESTRICTED BUSINESS CONSIDERED TO BE URGENT
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024
...whether to take any other unrestricted business items considered urgent on October 16, 2024, despite there being none currently scheduled.
Recommendations Approved
VAWG and Women’s Safety Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024
...whether to approve the council's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Women’s Safety Strategy for 2024-2029.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Resident Survey (ARS) 2024 results and analysis
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024
...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets noted the findings of the 2024 Annual Resident Survey, acknowledged the report, and agreed to share the results to contribute to service improvement.
Recommendations Approved
Review of the Licensing Act Cumulative Impact Assessments
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024
...whether to retain, modify, or remove Cumulative Impact Assessments (CIAs) for licensed premises in Brick Lane and Bethnal Green and to formally adopt the revised CIA Policy Statement.
Recommendations Approved
Tower Hamlets Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy 2024 to 2029.
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024
...to note the partnership Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy for 2024 to 2029, the Equalities Impact Assessment, and to establish a task and finish group to ensure sufficient resources and support for delivering the strategy's improvements.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 5
Average per Month: 0.1
Decisions Recorded: 11 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.