Forthcoming Decisions
20/09/2023 - New fees for the Garden Suite at St. Georges Town Hall – Register Office
To agree fees being introduced by the
Registration Service in order to provide customers with the option
to have post wedding celebrations in the new Garden Suite at St.
Georges Town Hall.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Raj Chand
Notice of decision: 20/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
20/09/2023 - Continuation of Business Rates Pooling
This report requests approval to continue
membership in the 8 Authority Pool for Business Rates for
2024-25.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Harrison
Notice of decision: 20/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
13/09/2023 - Thriving High Streets 4 (THS4) – Business Grant Project
This document seeks an Individual Mayoral
Decision on the recommended delivery approach for the distribution
of grants to high street businesses and will seek delegation for
the Chief Executive Officer to approve the individual grants.
The recommended delivery approach will involve working with
specialist external suppliers to:
1. Deliver tailored business support training
2. Provide an administrative service to distribute the grant
funding
The distribution of the grants will be in line with initial
eligibility and grant criteria.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 11/08/2023
Wards affected: Bethnal Green East; Bethnal Green West; Bow East; Bow West; Lansbury; Shadwell; Spitalfields & Banglatown; Weavers;
Lead officer: Ellie Kershaw
Notice of decision: 13/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
13/09/2023 - Council Estates Policing Team - Future Section 92 Agreement
Under Section 92 of the Police Act 1996, Tower
Hamlet Homes as an Arm’s Length Management Organisation
(ALMO) of the Council were able to enter into a Section 92
Agreement with the London Mayors Office for Police and Crime
(MOPAC) for a police team consisting of 14 officers (2 sergeants
and 12 constables).
The current agreement has an end date of 30th September 2023 and
this paper outlines the rationale for entering into a new Section
92 Agreement for police patrols on council estates post
September.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 15/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Swift
Notice of decision: 13/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
12/09/2023 - Beatrice Tate School Expansion - 41 Southern Grove, London E3 4PX
Mayoral approval is sought through an IMD to
award a contract to Alexander James Limited to complete the build
out of an extension addition to the Beatrice Tate School main
building.
1. Approve the increase in budget as stated in the restricted
Appendix 1 to enable the build contract to be awarded.
2. Approve of the contract award to Alexander James Limited for the
construction of the extension for the tendered contract sum as
stated in the restricted Appendix 1
3. Approve the use of £600,122.68 from the HNCPA
budget.
4. Note the funding sources for this scheme.
5. Note the Employers Agent recommendation is to award the contract
to Alexander James Limited as set out in the Commercial Price
Evaluation Report in Appendix 1.
6. Note the Equalities Impact Assessment as set out in Paragraph 5
of this report.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 15/09/2023
Wards affected: Mile End;
Lead officer: Kamran Rashid
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Woodley Coles Tender Report August 2023 is commercially sensitive information.
12/09/2023 - Cancellation of Cabinet Approvals Regarding Disposal of Council Sites for Self-Build
The Mayor has reviewed the Council’s
previous decision to set up an Affordable Self-Build Programme
(“the Programme”) for affordable community-led
self-build and to dispose of up to four small Council-owned sites
for the purposes of enabling self-build by selected community
groups.
After due consideration of all the implications the Mayor has asked
officers to halt this Programme, and instead to prioritise use of
the Sites for the direct delivery of Council homes for rent, or to
pursue alternative delivery routes that will maximise affordable /
social rented units on the sites.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 17/09/2023
Wards affected: Bethnal Green West; Mile End; Whitechapel;
Lead officer: Karen Swift
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
12/09/2023 - Watney Market: Approval to install Sprinklers and Emergency Lighting.
1. Approval is sought through an IMD to award
a contract to Alexander James Limited to complete the build out of
an extension addition to the Beatrice Tate School main
building.
2. Beatrice Tate Send School 130 Southern Grove E3 4PX is a
coeducational special educational needs school for 11-19 year olds.
For the new contract being proposed, the works required
include:
• Extension of existing building to increase capacity.
• A three storey building constructed over service yard and
plant area.
• Existing plant rooms require extensive modification and
relocation of key plant.
• Sub-structure to be piles. Super-structure to be steel frame
and concrete slabs.
• Extension of hall space with modification of
cafeteria.
• All incoming mains services and drainage modified.
• Staff room extension.
• Enhanced boundary treatment and additional external
storage.
• Comprehensive architectural, structural/civil, M&E,
sustainability requirements.
• BREEAM “Excellent” is required.
2.2 The delivery programme is expected to commence in September
2023 and complete for the start of autumn term 2024.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 31/08/2023
Wards affected: Mile End;
Lead officer: Kamran Rashid
Notice of decision: 12/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt (the whole report will be exempt) - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Woodley Coles – Tender Report.
08/09/2023 - Tower Hamlets New Local Plan: Regulation 18 Consultation Draft
Cabinet will be asked to approve the
Regulation 18 Local Plan – Consultation Draft for statutory
consultation. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulation
2012, as amended. The draft Plan contains a proposed vision and
objectives for Tower Hamlets over the next 15 years to 2038, a
spatial strategy, new planning policies and site
allocations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jennifer Peters
Notice of decision: 08/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
08/09/2023 - Food Insecurity Action Plan – Response to recommendations
As part of the scrutiny committee’s
review of LBTH’s response to food insecurity a number of
recommendations were made for improvements to the local
authority’s response. This report outlines comments from
relevant services and actions taken on board as a result of these
recommendations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ellie Kershaw
Notice of decision: 08/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
08/09/2023 - MTFS and Budget Scene Setting 2024-27
This report sets out the issues and actions
which inform the development of the Council’s Medium Term
Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2024-27 and budget for 2024-25 including
timescales and next steps.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Harrison
Notice of decision: 08/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
08/09/2023 - Contracts Forward Plan (Quarter 2 2023/2024)
This item presents proposed procurement
activity, that is scheduled to be undertaken during quarter two of
the 2023/2024 financial year, where the total value exceeds
£1m and therefore requires prior approval from
Cabinet.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Harrison
Notice of decision: 08/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Appendix 1 of the Contracts Forward Plan is to be exempt as per Section 12A of the 1972 Act, the Appendix 1 is inclusive of:
Information which reveals that the authority proposes:-
a) to give under any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person; or
b) to make an order or direction under any enactment.
08/09/2023 - Record of Corporate Directors Action 23-24 Q1
This report sets out, for noting by Cabinet,
the Corporate Director’s Actions taken under Rule 10 (section
50 Record of Corporate Director’s Actions (RCDA) - Waiving of
Procurement Procedures) in Part C – Codes and Protocols of
the Council’s constitution.
The section states that Corporate Director’s Actions in
respect of contracts over £100,000 must be reported to
Cabinet for noting and this report fulfils this requirement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Harrison
Notice of decision: 08/09/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
23/08/2023 - Statutory Transfer Scheme to support the proposed transfer of town planning powers from the London Legacy Development Corporation to Tower Hamlets
The Mayor of London has confirmed their
intention that the London Legacy Development Corporation’s
Town Planning powers will be transferred back to each of the four
London boroughs that have land within the Corporation’s
planning boundary.
To enable the transfer of planning powers back to Tower Hamlets
secondary legislation will be made by Parliament and the Mayor of
London will prepare a Statutory Transfer Scheme (STS) under section
216 of the Localism Act 2011.
The STS lists the rights and liabilities to be transferred,
including records of planning decisions, un-determined planning
applications, planning enforcement cases, appeals, planning
obligation agreements and receipts, Community Infrastructure Levy
receipts. Transfer of staff has been scoped out of the STS.
Confirmation that Tower Hamlets will consent to the STS with the
Mayor of London is required.
Agreement for Tower Hamlets Council to consent to the STS a Key
Decision because communities living or working in an area
comprising two or more wards: Bow East and Bromley North
Wards.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: Bow East; Bromley North;
Lead officer: Jennifer Peters
Notice of decision: 23/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/08/2023 - Tower Hamlets Homes Articles of Association and Board of Directors
This report recommends amendments to the Tower
Hamlets Homes Articles of Association, particularly in relation to
the Board of Directors, due to the transfer of services being
brought back in-house on 1st November 2023.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Swift
Notice of decision: 21/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
None
15/08/2023 - Children and Families Strategy 2023-2028
This reports presents our partnership strategy
for improving outcomes for children and families in the borough
over the next five years.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 15/08/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
11/08/2023 - Mayor's Community Grants Programme - Grants Award
The report details the outcomes from evaluation of the applications for the Mayor’s Community Grants Programme. It sets our recommendations for projects to be funded from this grant programme.
Decision Maker: Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee
Decision due date: 13/07/2023
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
Notice of decision: 11/08/2023
25/07/2023 - Revised adult social care charging policy incorporating free Homecare
The current charging policy for adult social
care support references charges for both residential and
non-residential provision. The introduction of free home care in
April 2024 requires the existing adult social care charging policy
to be updated to reflect this change.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 31/01/2024
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katie O'Driscoll
Notice of decision: 25/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
19/07/2023 - Tower Hamlets - Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2022-23
The annual report outlines the achievements of
the Safeguarding Adults Board, its subgroups and partner agencies
over the period 2022 to 2023.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katie O'Driscoll
Notice of decision: 19/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
19/07/2023 - Youth Justice Board Annual Report
It is a constitutional requirement for Cabinet
to review the Youth Justice Board annual plan. The plan sets out
the priorities and strategic goals of the Youth Justice Board and
operational frontline service delivery.
This report outlines the priority areas to be delivered over the
next 24 months.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 19/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Youth Justice Improvement Plan, appendix 3 should not be in the public domain as it may negatively impact relationships with families.
13/07/2023 - Tower Hamlets New Local Plan: Regulation 18 Consultation Draft
Cabinet will be asked to approve the
Regulation 18 Local Plan – Consultation Draft for statutory
consultation. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulation
2012, as amended. The draft Plan contains a proposed vision and
objectives for Tower Hamlets over the next 15 years to 2038, a
spatial strategy, new planning policies and site
allocations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jennifer Peters
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
11/07/2023 - Review of Statement of Licensing Policy 2023
Statutory five year review of the Statement of
Licensing Policy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Simon Baxter
Notice of decision: 11/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
11/07/2023 - MAJOR EVENTS CONCESSION FOR VICTORIA PARK
The Victoria Park Major Events Concession was
approved by Cabinet in September 2022. This Concessionaire tender
was postponed pending a review of the Major Events Policy.
The scope of the tender has been amended to reflect the proposed
updated policy (subject to Cabinet approval).
The Concession tender will be for a period of four years with an
option to extend by a further one plus one years and would commence
from 1 January 2025.
The decision is a Key Decision because it would have a significant
effect on the communities of two or more wards.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 11/07/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt) - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report and appendix will include financially sensitive information.
03/07/2023 - REVIEW OF THE MAJOR EVENTS POLICY, VICTORIA PARK
This report asks Cabinet to consider and
approve an updated Major Events Policy for Victoria Park. The
original policy was agreed by Cabinet in 2011. A partial amendment
to the policy was approved by Cabinet in 2021, in response to the
impact of COVID-19 on events.
A full review of the Major Events Policy is being recommended to
enable the Council to be competitive with other London venues and
be able to hold a wider range of events in the park for the public
and resident benefit.
The decision is a Key Decision as it would have a significant
effect on the communities of two or more wards.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 27/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report and appendices will include commercially and financially sensitive information.
29/06/2023 - King George’s Field Trust audited accounts 21/22, management recommendations and governance update, current financial position, activity update and allocation of Fields in Trust grant funding
1. Update on the submission of the 2021/22
audited
accounts and annual report to the Charity
Commission.
2. Review of recommendations by the external auditors
(Management Letter) with regards to 2021/22
accounts.
3. End of year accounts 2022/23.
4. Update on the current financial position and activity
update for 2023/24.
5. Governance update.
6. Decision on the allocation of grant funding from Fields
in Trust.
Decision Maker: King George's Field Charity Board
Decision due date: 13/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 29/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
NA
29/06/2023 - King George’s Fields Trust – Commercial Property Recommendations and Updates
1. Decision regarding the management of
leases
including decision whether to procure external
services or manage lettings through the Council’s
Asset Management team.
2. Update on status of payments received and arrears
for Green Bridge retail units and other leases.
3. Update on a rent review for a Green Bridge retail unit
with a decision required regarding the valuation and
permission for officers to enter into negotiation to
settle a new rental agreement.
Decision Maker: King George's Field Charity Board
Decision due date: 13/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 29/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt (the whole report will be exempt) - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The exempt information falls into the following categories:
Category 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person) (including the Authority holding that information).
This information is contained in the appendix.
27/06/2023 - Corporate Parenting Commitments
This report puts forward proposals for
commitments the local authority can make as ‘corporate
parents’ to improve experiences and outcomes for children in
our care and care experienced young people. This includes adopting
‘Care Experienced’ as a Protected Characteristic (as
recommended in the Independent Care Review) to tackle inequality
for our young people. The proposals within this report align with
the Corporate Parenting Strategy for Tower Hamlets which is also
scheduled to go to Cabinet in July 2023.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 25/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
27/06/2023 - Tower Hamlets New Local Plan: Regulation 18 Consultation Draft
Cabinet will be asked to approve the
Regulation 18 Local Plan – Consultation Draft for statutory
consultation. The Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulation
2012, as amended. The draft Plan contains a proposed vision and
objectives for Tower Hamlets over the next 15 years to 2038, a
spatial strategy, new planning policies and site
allocations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 13/09/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jennifer Peters
Notice of decision: 27/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
NA
26/06/2023 - Insourcing of direct payment support service
The Direct Payment Support Service is
currently commissioned to an external service provider (People
Plus) and the contract will be coming to an end on 31 March 2024.
As part of considering the future of the service and how it will be
delivered, this item outlines the vision for the future service
delivery model and recommends insourcing the service from April
2024 into Adult Social Care division.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 20/09/2023
Lead officer: Katie O'Driscoll
Notice of decision: 26/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
26/06/2023 - Extension of Cleaning & Associated Services Contract
Extending the cleaning services received by
the Council from the existing provider for a period of 12 months
from July 2023. This will enable a full tender process to be
considered against the possibility of bringing the service in-house
with the risks, costs and challenges as opposed to a third party
provided service
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 25/06/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Stephen Shapiro
Notice of decision: 26/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt) - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Provides sensitive financial information of the cost of tender
14/06/2023 - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE DECISION WHETHER TO GRANT A LICENCE TO OCCUPY AREAS OF VICTORIA PARK IN THE SUMMER / AUTUMN OF 2024 AT TIMES TO BE MORE SPECIFICALLY AGREED
The Corporate Director for Children and
Culture is seeking the authority to be able to decide whether to
grant a licence to AEG Presents Limited to occupy areas of Victoria
Park at times to be specifically agreed throughout the summer and
autumn period of 2024. This report asks the Mayor to delegate
authority to the Corporate Director so that the Corporate Director
may decide to issue such a licence if appropriate terms are
agreed.
This would be a Key Decision and therefore the Mayor must be
specifically be asked for authority before the decision is made
under the law. The decision is a Key Decision because if the
Corporate Director decides to grant a licence then this could have
a significant effect on the communities of two or more
wards.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 16/06/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 14/06/2023
Reason for urgency:
The licence to occupy arrangements are time sensitive and if it they are to go ahead require an urgent decision in order for the Council’s legal department, to be agreed with AEG Presents Limited, a licence to occupy Victoria Park in return for an occupancy fee and allow for:
- Sufficient time for the licensee to apply for a Premises Licence and any other statutory requirements associated with the occupation of the park.
- The licensee to make their arrangements to deliver the proposed events.
Management of the licence to occupy the land is a function that sits within the Children and Culture Directorate and due to the need to determine agreement of the licence immediately the Mayor is asked to delegate authority to allow the Corporate Director, Children and Culture to consider and potentially approve AEG Presents Limited’s proposal.
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
14/06/2023 - Annual Strategic Delivery and Performance Reporting –2022/23
This report provides the Mayor in Cabinet with
an update on the delivery and implementation of the council’s
Strategic Plan.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: Bethnal Green West; (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
Notice of decision: 14/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
14/06/2023 - Budget monitoring report 2022-23 Outturn (inc Capital)
Budget monitoring report 2022-23 Outturn (inc
capital)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Harrison
Notice of decision: 14/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
14/06/2023 - Contracts Forward Plan 2023/24 - Quarter 1
This report presents the contracts being
procured during quarter one. The report also sets out the Contracts
Forward Plan at appendix 2 to this report.
The report asks for confirmation that all contracts can proceed to
contract award after tender.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Harrison
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
08/06/2023 - Land option – Neptune Wharf
The Local Authority must consider and decide on the educational
need for the Neptune Wharf development site. The decision to expand
or provide new provision will be decided upon the evidence of
emerging need. The Cabinet report will outline whether the council
intends to reject the site, or to recommend to
take the site. It is anticipated that construction at the
site would commence from 2026/27, with provision available from
2027/28.
Under the agreement, LLDC must provide the developer of the Neptune
Wharf site with ‘written notice’, by September 2023,
which must be accompanied by
1. evidence of approval to construct the school through the
appropriate governance route (i.e.
cabinet approval); and
2. a programme of implementation and opening of the school
including the anticipated appointment of the principal
contractor.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: Bow East;
Lead officer: Lisa Fraser
Notice of decision: 08/06/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
23/05/2023 - Additional Licensing Houses in Multiple Occupation Designation
To consider renewing the additional licensing
– houses in multiple occupation designation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Tolley
Notice of decision: 23/05/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/04/2023 - SEND Improvement Annual Report 2022
The SEND Improvement Annual Report 2022 aims
to provide an analysis of progress and impact for work undertaken
over the last year in relation to improvement priorities.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Steve Nyakatawa
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/04/2023 - Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan : 2023/24 Annual Delivery Plan
The Strategic Plan 2022 to 2026 is the
council's main corporate business plan. The plan embeds the Mayor's
vision and the administration's manifesto into a high level policy
framework and demonstrates how they will be delivered alongside
the
council’s statutory duties. The plan sets a framework for
performance monitoring and reporting. It is supported
by and aligned with the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
Each year the council publishes an Annual Delivery Plan. The
2023/24 Annual Delivery Plan describes the key actions the council
will take this year to deliver the Strategic Plan, and how we will
measure progress.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/04/2023 - Growth Funding Request for Care Technology Transformation
This paper will seek growth funding for the
Care Technology service (currently called the telecare service) to
enable the delivery of a transformation project with the aim of
supporting more residents to manage their care needs through the
use of innovative care technology. By implementing a transformed
approach we aim to prevent, reduce and delay health and social care
needs, thereby promoting people’s independence for longer and
reducing the costs to the Council.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 21/06/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Katie O'Driscoll, Warwick Tomsett
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
21/04/2023 - Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2022/23
The report highlights the activity of the
Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Children’s Partnership within the
last financial year.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Louise Griffiths
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/04/2023 - New Tower Hamlets Partnership Plan 2023-2028: plan agreement
A new Tower Hamlets Partnership Plan 2023-2028
is presented for agreement. It sets out a new shared vision and
strategic framework for the borough that the Tower Hamlets
Partnership can influence. It is informed by key findings from the
2021 census data, a state of the borough paper and views from
stakeholder and community engagement. Residents, young people,
community, faith, voluntary, and public service organisations have
all contributed to its development.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 29/11/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/04/2023 - Corporate Parenting Strategy 2023 - 2028
The Corporate Parenting Strategy sets out how
we will work with children in our care and care experienced young
people to ensure they are offered every opportunity to develop,
realise their aspirations and thrive.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 26/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
21/04/2023 - Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2022-23
The Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report
2022-23 aims to provide information about progress the board has
achieved over the last year, including the work undertaken with the
Foster Carers and the Children Living in Care Council, and the
impact this has had.
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 19/07/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 21/04/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
28/03/2023 - Corporate Equalities Plan 2023-2026
This report sets out the Council’s corporate equality priorities over the next three years to achieve our vision to build a strong, inclusive and fair borough addressing inequalities through the services we provide, the money we spend, the people we employ and working effectively with our partners to ensure better outcomes for those living, working and studying here. Working in parallel to ensure our workforce reflects the community.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
Notice of decision: 17/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
16/02/2023 - Mudchute Farm, Park and Allotments, Pier Road E14; Variation of Lease Terms
Cabinet approval was granted in June 2019 to
surrender the existing Mudchute Association lease and grant a new
99 year term.
The new lease has yet to complete, and the Mayor has requested that
the lease term be reconsidered, therefore this requires a new
Cabinet approval to vary the existing Cabinet decision.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: Blackwall & Cubitt Town; Island Gardens;
Lead officer: Stephen Shapiro
Notice of decision: 16/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
10/01/2023 - Youth Investment Report
Redesign of Tower Hamlets Youth Service, in a
phased approach.
The paper is seeking approval for phase 1 staffing and buildings
model and associated costs and to approve phase 2 project support
to deliver the large-scale transformation.
Decision Maker: Mayor
Decision due date: Not before 11/01/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 10/01/2023
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
In order to be able to meet the ambitious timetable for the expansion of the youth service we need to be able to go out to recruitment of posts and take forward building works asap
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
09/01/2023 - King George's Field Trust - Commercial Property Recommendations and Updates
Review arrangements and authorise actions to
be taken against non-payment of rent by tenants.
Decision Maker: King George's Field Charity Board
Decision due date: 22/03/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 09/01/2023
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Category 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person) (including the Authority to holding that information).
09/01/2023 - King George’s Field Trust Review of Fees and Charges
1. A review of the fees and hire charges for
the Art and Ecology Pavilions, located in Mile End Park for
financial year 2023/24.
2. A review of the fees and charges for the astroturf pitch,
located in Stepney Green Park for financial year 2023/24.
3. A review of the “Subsidised Hire of Pavilions for
Community Groups” policy.
Decision Maker: King George's Field Charity Board
Decision due date: 22/03/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Eady
Notice of decision: 09/01/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
23/12/2022 - Permit Transfer Scheme
To make sure that the PTS continues to be
clear, transparent, and fair to our residents, as well as
addressing the day-today operational issues.
Extend the scheme to residents in under-occupied properties with
three or more bedrooms.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 25/10/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dan Jones
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
17/11/2022 - PV Project - Renewable Energy Generation to Council Assets: Approval to spend carbon offset contributions to meet key energy and sustainability targets
Approval is required to allocate and spend
carbon offsetting S106 contributions to the Photovoltaic (PV)
Project to allow delivery of renewable energy generation
technologies to be progressed and contracts to be awarded. Proposal
approved at Asset Management & Capital Delivery Board Meeting
20th June 2022.
The proposal is for a £950,000 PV project fully funded
through carbon offsetting contributions.
The delivery of the proposed project will help to tackle energy use
in the existing building stock, increase renewable energy
generation in the borough and offer support to meet the challenge
of energy price rises.
Upon delivery, the projects will reduce the operating costs through
reducing the amount of purchased energy required to run the
buildings. This will be achieved through generating electricity on
site for use in the buildings.
The initial desk top study has identified a number of potential
sites for installation of PV panels. These include:
• Jack Dash House
• Shadwell Centre
• Toby Club
• Toby Lane Depot Soanes Centre
• St Georges Town Hall
• The Hub, Victoria Park
• Ron Cain Pavillion,Victoria Park
• John Orwell Leisure Centre
• Mile End Park Leisure Centre
• Whitechapel Sports Centre
• Chrisp Streep Idea Store
• Cubitt Town Library
Following appointment of a contractor through the GLA Retrofit
Accelerator programme we will be able to undertake the investment
grade proposals and produce detailed specification for delivery on
to the sites. Where buildings are not deemed suitable for delivery
of PV then alternative sites will be investigated.
To assist in the accelerated delivery of the project LBTH have been
successful in securing a GLA grant for (£45,000) technical
services and project management support including:
• Project Management
• Investment grade proposal / design Review
• Commissioning and Acceptance
The GLA Grant is time sensitive and project completion is required
by July 2023 which required us to commence delivery in April
2023.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 16/11/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Karen Swift
Notice of decision: 17/11/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
17/11/2022 - Neighbourhood Planning: Determination of Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum Redesignation Application
Neighbourhood forum designations expire five
years after they are initially granted. The Roman Road Bow
Neighbourhood Forum designation expired on 16 August 2022. The
Forum has submitted an application for the designation to be
renewed. This report assesses the application against the relevant
legislation and guidance.
Decision Maker: Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Decision due date: 25/01/2023
Wards affected: Bow East; Bow West;
Lead officer: Jennifer Peters
Notice of decision: 17/11/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
01/11/2022 - Youth Justice Board Annual Report
It is a constitutional requirement for Cabinet
to review the Youth Justice Board annual plan. The plan sets out
the priorities and strategic goals of the Youth Justice Board and
operational frontline service delivery.
This report highlights the current priority areas raised by the
recent HMIP Inspection of Tower Hamlets and City of London Youth
Justice Service including the 7 recommendations for
improvement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council
Decision due date: 18/01/2023
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Susannah Beasley-Murray
Notice of decision: 27/09/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Youth Justice Improvement Plan, appendix 3 should not be in the public domain as it may negatively impact relationships with families.
25/08/2022 - Local Community Fund (LCF) Performance Report April 2022-June 2022
The report provides an update on the progress
of the Local Community Fund (LCF) grant programme and interlinked
council-funded Infrastructure and Capacity Building project, for
the period April 2022-June 2022.
Decision Maker: Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee
Decision due date: 09/11/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Afazul Hoque, Mark Waterman
Notice of decision: 25/08/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
25/08/2022 - VCS Funding Awarded Under Delegated Authority
Decision Maker: Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee
Decision due date: 21/09/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
Notice of decision: 25/08/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
03/08/2022 - King George’s Field Trust Governance Report
Review and take decisions regarding Governance
(including financial) recommendations
Decision Maker: King George's Field Charity Board
Decision due date: 21/09/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Catherine Boyd
Notice of decision: 03/08/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt (Part of the report will be exempt) - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Part exempt only
16/06/2022 - Update of the Protocol for the Identification of Contaminated Land 2022
To endorse and agree the identification of
contaminated land and the regulatory controls
Decision Maker: Council
Decision due date: 30/11/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dan Jones
Notice of decision: 16/06/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
30/05/2022 - Offer of Historic Buildings Grant to the How Memorial Gateway Item Deferred
It is proposed to offer a Historic Buildings
Grant of up to £17,000 to Bow Church to repair the How
Memorial Gateway, Bromley High Street, Bromley-by-Bow E3. This
grant will match fund a grant of £10,000 from the Heritage of
London Trust.
The structure currently sits on Historic England’s Heritage
at Risk register and the proposed works will enable the structure
to be removed from the register.
Decision Maker: Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee
Decision due date: 06/07/2022
Wards affected: Bromley North;
Lead officer: Jennifer Peters
Notice of decision: 30/05/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
12/05/2022 - King George’s Field Trust Update & Approvals
1. Approve the audited accounts and annual report for 2020/21 for submission to the Charity Commission
2. Review of the hire charges for the Arts and Ecology Pavilions at Mile End Park
Decision Maker: King George's Field Charity Board
Decision due date: 29/06/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Catherine Boyd
Notice of decision: 12/05/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
08/02/2022 - Council Premises Leased to Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations
This report sets out the council’s
achievements in developing policies and procedures relating to the
use of council premises by Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS)
organisations, previously subject to Directions from the Secretary
of State for Communities and Local Government.
The report also sets out supplementary policy as an annex to the
Council Premises Leased to Voluntary and Community Sector
Organisations policy statement agreed at Cabinet on 24th March
2021. This supplementary policy relates to the allocation of
community space in new developments to VCS organisations and the
criteria for including new community space in the council’s
Community Premises Portfolio.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: Not before 29/06/2022
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Vicky Clark
Notice of decision: 01/02/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
N/A
07/12/2021 - Future of Commercial Road Car Pound Item Deferred
The Commercial Road Car Pound site at 585-593 Commercial Road is used by the Council to accommodate various Public Realm services. However, the site is not fully utilised. It has potential for redevelopment and could be sold for a significant capital receipt. The report proposes that the site is declared surplus to requirements and sold.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 09/03/2022
Wards affected: Bethnal Green East; Stepney Green;
Lead officer: Vicky Clark
Notice of decision: 27/09/2021
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt (the whole report will be exempt) - view reasons
21/08/2019 - Mental Health Strategy 2019-2024
Tower Hamlets new five year Mental Health
strategy provides a high-level framework setting out how Tower
Hamlets Council, Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group and its
partners will work to improve outcomes for people with a mental
health issue between 2019 and 2024
Decision Maker: Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board
Decision due date: 17/09/2019
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Phil Carr
Notice of decision: 21/08/2019
Anticipated restriction: Open (Unrestricted)
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
NA