Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest, identified in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine; whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.

Members are also reminded to declare the nature of the interest at the earliest opportunity and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it is the Members’ responsibility to identify any interests and also update their register of interests form as required by the Code.

If in doubt as to the nature of an interest, you are advised to seek advice prior to the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services.

Regarding Motion 12.1 relating to Care Full Pay, the Speaker noted that a number of Members had recorded membership of the GMB Union in their register of interests. Whilst he noted this declaration, he had been advised that all Members may participate in the debate and vote on this item. (This motion was not debated due to lack of time)

Councillor Kahar Chowdhury declared a Non - Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (Non DPI) in Agenda item, 12.1 Motion regarding Care Full Pay. This was on the basis of his wife’s employment in the care sector (although she was not directly impacted by the motion content). He also declared a  Non DPI in Agenda Item 8, Opposition Motion for debate from the Conservative Group - regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The Councillor declared this on the basis that he might apply for a HMO licence in the future. He indicated that he would leave the meeting for the consideration of this items

Councillor Denise Jones declared a Non - DPI in the following agenda items. This was on the basis that she had a small business in the Borough:

·       Agenda Item 7, Administration Motion for debate - regarding the Government must protect businesses and livelihoods in Tower Hamlets

·       Agenda Item 12.2, Motion regarding Working from Home threat to the finances of Tower Hamlets

Councillor Ayas Miah declared a Non – DPI in Agenda Item 7, Administration Motion for debate - regarding the Government must protect businesses and livelihoods in Tower Hamlets. This was on the basis that his brother had a small business in the Borough. He also declared a Non - DPI in Agenda Item 8, Opposition Motion for Debate from the Conservative Group - regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The Councillor declared this on the basis that he intended to apply for an HMO licence.

Councillor Motin Uz - Zaman declared a Non – DPI in Agenda Item 7, Administration Motion for debate - regarding the Government must protect businesses and livelihoods in Tower Hamlets. This was on the basis that he had a business. He also declared a Non - DPI in Agenda Item 8, Opposition Motion for Debate from the Conservative Group - regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The Councillor declared this on the basis that he held an HMO licence.

Councillor Val Whitehead declared a Non – DPI interest in Agenda Item 7, Administration Motion for Debate - regarding the Government must protect businesses and livelihoods in Tower Hamlets. This was on the basis that she had a small business in the Borough. She indicated that would leave the meeting for the consideration of this item

The following Councillors also declared a Non - DPI interest in Agenda Item 8, Opposition Motion for Debate from the Conservative Group - regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) as they or a partner held a HMO licence:

·       Councillor Asma Islam (partner held a HMO licence). Absent from the meeting for the voting on this item.

·       Councillor Leema Qureshi – owned properties and may apply for a HMO licence in the future

·       Councillor Zenith Rahman.

·       Councillor Helal Uddin (wife held an HMO licence). He was absent from the meeting for the vote on this item.

·       Councillor Abdul Ullah (partner held an HMO licence). Indicated that he would not participate in the debate and the vote on this item.