Stephen Halsey
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Commissioning of Core Rough Sleeping Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
... to approve the procurement of a two-lot framework to competitively procure two suppliers for four years to deliver specialist services supporting people rough sleeping in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
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
Contract Forward Plan – Q4 – FY 2024-2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to note the contracts being procured in quarter four, authorize them to proceed to contract award after tender following consultation with the Mayor, and authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute the necessary contract documents.
Recommendations Approved
Mansards Roof Extension & Character Appraisal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to adopt new and updated design guidelines for mansard roof extensions and updated character appraisal and management plans for five conservation areas in Bow, while authorizing the Corporate Director for Housing and Regeneration to make necessary factual or graphic design changes prior to publication.
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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.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 41
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 115