Stephen Halsey
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Introduction of a dog control public spaces protection order
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided to introduce a dog control public spaces protection order to address dog fouling, require dogs to be on leads in certain areas and when directed, exclude dogs from specific areas, limit the number of dogs one person can walk, and introduce a professional dog walkers license.
Recommendations Approved
Agency worker contract – Contract Award for 2 years
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025
...to award a two-year contract to Matrix for agency worker services, utilizing the London Collaboration M-Star 4 framework, with the aim of achieving cost savings and supporting the Council's recruitment and resourcing strategy.
Recommendations Approved
0-5 Public Health Nursing Services procurement
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025
...on the 26th of March, 2025, the contracting approach, including length and value, for re-procuring the 0-5 Specialist Community Public Health Nursing services (Health Visiting) contract, currently provided by Tower Hamlets GP Care Group CIC, will be decided.
Recommendations Approved
Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan : 2025/26 Annual Delivery Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025
...on the key actions the council will take in 2025/26 to deliver the Strategic Plan and how progress will be measured.
Recommendations Approved
Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 3 (2024 -2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025
...whether to note the Corporate Director's actions regarding waivers of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000 during Quarter 3 (2024-2025).
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 115