The Committee will receive a presentation in respect of:

1.    Holding the Mayor and Chief Executive to account; and

2.    Considering the Select Committee Report on Overview and Scrutiny.

(Time allocated – 50 minutes)

The Committee received and noted a presentation from Mr Will Tuckley the Council’s Chief Executive which outlined the vision for Tower Hamlets and looked at the key complement’s for how Tower Hamlets will deliver the wider aspirations of residents.  Following the presentation there was a full and wide ranging discussion which may be summarised as follows:

The Committee:

·         Noted that the 2018 Mayoral and Local Government will be an opportunity for Tower Hamlets to illustrate that it can deliver a fair and appropriate electoral process that facilitates access whilst minimising malpractice.  In response to comments from the Committee it was noted that Tower Hamlets has done everything possible to minimise any opportunities for corruption;

·         Noted that the Council are working hard to address those concerns raised in regard to a perceived “silo mentality” in some areas of the authority and that there is a need to work together as a Council and to accept collective responsibility in addressing that issue;

·         Welcomed the recognition of the importance of the visibility of leadership and management across the Council;

·         Noted that managers are expected to deal with issues that arise and that the Council needs to support its managers so that they can learn and move forward;

·         Commented that it would wish to see the findings of the Staff Survey and measures that managers are taking to address those issues where officers consider they do not get the support that they need;

·         Were pleased to note that the Council is growing in confidence in understanding the concerns and aspirations of staff and residents;

·         Noted with regards to staff the IIP report it is encouraging in that staff have a pride in their organisation; and

·         Noted that it is part of the role of a Chief Executive to encourage staff to follow him on such a journey of change.