Stephen Halsey

Council: Tower Hamlets

Committees: Cabinet (Officer) Human Resources Committee Transformation and Assurance Board (Member) Transformation Advisory Board Appointments Sub Committee (Officer) Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Transformation and Assurance Board Member

Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 a.m.

The Transformation and Assurance Board of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to discuss the embedding of results from the People Survey into the next phase of the culture and workforce programme. The meeting also included a quarterly review of the highlight report to provide assurance on the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) delivery and a review of the forward plan to ensure alignment with key risks and emerging issues.

January 13, 2026
Cabinet Officer

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.

January 07, 2026
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 5.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the Cabinet meeting of Tower Hamlets Council on 8 January 2025, where the main topics of discussion were the budget for 2025-26, the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2025-28, and updates on youth justice and highways projects. The Cabinet approved the draft budget and MTFS, which included a council tax freeze for those earning less than £50,350, new investments in services, and a plan to achieve savings of £77 million. They also endorsed the Youth Justice Strategic Plan and noted the Highways and Transportation delivery report.

December 31, 2025
Transformation and Assurance Board Member

Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 a.m.

The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to meet to discuss feedback on the Continuous Improvement Plan, receive an update on the LGA Peer Review, and discuss member induction. The board was also expected to review and reaffirm its 'ground rules'.

November 25, 2025
Appointments Sub Committee Officer

Longlisting for Corporate Director Resources, Appointment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Appointments Sub-Committee met on 21 October 2025 to discuss the longlisting of candidates for the Corporate Director of Resources post. Councillor Maium Talukdar was appointed Chair of the Sub-Committee for the duration of the recruitment process. Following a discussion of the candidates, a number were put forward for technical assessment and shortlisting.

October 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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East London Apartments

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to ensure the continued operation of the 31-bed East London Apartments homeless hostel, the Corporate Director of Health and Adult Social Care was authorised to begin a competitive procurement process for a new three-year contract starting April 1, 2026, even before confirmation of central government grant funding.

Recommendations Approved

Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.

Recommendations Approved

Local Plan Submission

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to recommend that the 'Draft New Local Plan' be presented to the Full Council meeting on November 19, 2025, for approval to submit it to the Secretary of State.

Recommendations Approved

Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.

Recommendations Approved