Tower Hamlets Council - Agenda item - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Chief Executive.

Councillor M. Francisdeclared a prejudicial interest in Agenda item 17.2 “Roman Place (2 Gladstone Place) – Granting of Development Lease”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Roman Place site, the Old Ford Housing Association was an interested party in the acquisition of this site, and Councillor Francis was the an independent member the governing body of the Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that:

· The report contained recommendations relating to the Ocean Estate and referred to the Ocean New Deal for Communities (Ocean NDC) and Councillor Ahmed was a resident in the Ocean NDC area and a representative of the Authority on the Ocean Regeneration Trust.

· The report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 2 area and Councillor Ahmed was a member of the LAP 2 Steering Group.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 4 area, Bishop Challoner School was a youth service provider in LAP 4, and Councillor Asad currently received remuneration from Bishop Challoner School in relation to its Youth Service provision.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to Old Ford Housing Association and Councillor Francis was an independent member of the governing body of Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a former Chair of the Planning Committee/ Strategic Development Committee which had considered aspects of this matter relating to planning consent.

Councillor S. Eatondeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Bethnal Green North area and Councillor Eaton was a Ward member for Bethnal Green North.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to Victoria Park and Councillor Francis was a resident in this locality.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8.1 “Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan 2008-11”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of the Olympic Development Agency.

Councillor M. Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for a programme supporting residents into employment operated by Leaside Regeneration Company Ltd, and Councillor Francis was the Authority’s representative on the governing body of Leaside Regeneration Company Ltd.

Councillor C. Hawkinsdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for training programmes operated by Tower Hamlets College and Councillor Hawkins was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of Tower Hamlets College.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for training programmes operated by Tower Hamlets College and Councillor Ullah was an independent member and Vice-Chair of the governing body of Tower Hamlets College.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for repairs to housing stock and Councillor Ahmed was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for repairs to housing stock and Councillor Ullah was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 First Report – Housing Revenue Account”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for improvements to housing estates and a Leaseholder Administration Charge Rebate and Councillor Ahmed was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 First Report – Housing Revenue Account”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for improvements to housing estates and a Leaseholder Administration Charge Rebate and Councillor Ullah was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Noted.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali)

Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services (A. Taylor)