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.

Refresh of the council’s Equality Policy for 2023. The current policy is scheduled for periodic update.

The report sets out the Council’s new Grants Policy and outcome framework for the voluntary and community sector. This will replace corporate grants policy and programmes from Oct 2023.

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.

A priority within the Mayoral Manifesto Pledge and Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

To invest and transform services for young people in Tower Hamlets by delivering a new Local Authority youth service that provides safe spaces, enhanced staffing model and good outcomes for children.

Background report regarding the replacement concession contract for the Major Events contract for Victoria Park going to Cabinet with the procurement Quarter 2 report

The global energy crisis and price increases have been compounded by the wider economic challenges faced by all businesses, through increased supplier costs e.g., swimming pool chemicals, inflation, interest rate rises, pay awards and the general cost of living increases.

However, whilst this is a cross sector national issue, leisure centres, and in particular those with swimming pools, due to their high utility requirements, are being significantly impacted.

Tiller Leisure Centre has been subject to a significant increase in energy costs as a result of an energy tariff change in October 2022. Without financial support to mitigate the increased energy costs, Tiller Leisure Centre is not financially viable. As a result the centre, or parts of the centre, such as the swimming pool, would be subject to closure and or significantly increased leisure centre costs for residents.

This report outlines the financial support required from the Council to mitigate the ten-fold increase in energy costs at Tiller Leisure Centre as a result of tariff changes that came into effect in October 202

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.

Review arrangements and authorise actions to be taken against non-payment of rent by tenants.

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.

To approve the audited accounts and annual report for 2021/22 for submission to the Charity Commission.

This report seeks approval to enter into a Neighbouring Authority Agreement with London City Airport. Entering into a Neighbouring Authority Agreement will enable Tower Hamlets Council to oversee and enforce the Section 106 Legal Agreement signed on 27th April 2016 attached to planning permission 13/01228/FUL issued by Newham Council, where it affects properties within Tower Hamlets Borough. This includes the Noise Insulation Payment Scheme.

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.

This report sets out proposals for introducing individual numbered bays within the delivery of the Traffic Management Orders programme on LBTH estates. It also proposes a permit allocations policy for parking on estate land.

This report presents the contracts being procured during quarter four. 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.

This report presents the contracts being procured during quarter three. 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.

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.

Budget Monitoring 2022/23 Quarter 3 including Capital

This report is to seek approval to award the highways and street lighting contract, following an agreed procurement process and associated evaluation

The Code of Construction Practice 2023 replaces the 2006 version of the document and sets out the Council’s expectations on and around construction sites in the borough. It seeks to keep the public and workers safe whilst mitigating adverse impacts including noise, dust and traffic issues. It also responds to the latest legislation, policies and best practice guidance as well as feedback received from residents during public consultation.

This report sets out the issues and actions which inform the development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2023-26.

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.

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.

This report informs the council of the outcome of the four-week period of public representation in response to the statutory notice on the proposal for the amalgamation (merger) of The Bishop Challoner RC Federation Girls and Boys Schools

It recommends that the Mayor and cabinet consider a decision on whether or not to formally proceed with plans for the schools’ merger that would take effect from the 1st September 2023.

The report includes a summary of representations received and any responses made; risk and opportunities; officer’s recommendations; decisions available to the Mayor in Cabinet.

A lack of provision in London has resulted in high costs and placements at a great distance from the home local authority. There is an urgent need for greater influence over the market. The formation of a Pan-London Vehicle (PLV) for Commissioning will bring local authorities together in a new jointly owned legal vehicle to plan and commission provision for London children. The aim is for the collaboration of London local authorities purchasing power to stimulate new provision where required, achieve greater financial sustainability and improve outcomes for children.

The PLV for Commissioning will initially focus on Secure Welfare provision as there is currently no provision in London. DfE have provided funding to support this development. firstly, with a focus on high-cost low incidence provision and subsequently wider residential provision. All projects would be agreed through the jointly owned vehicle by the participating local authorities

Fees and charges are reviewed annually as part of the financial and business planning process. This ensures that they are set at the appropriate level for the prevailing economic circumstances and represent good practice in terms of the Council’s aim to provide value for money.

The three-year Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme for 2021/22 and future years from 2022-25 of £411.927m, of which £323,129m is allocated to the new council homes programme, was approved by Full Council on 16th March 2022. Following a review and refresh of the approved programme, to reflect the ambitions of the new administration, a revised HRA Capital Programme has been proposed.

This report seeks approval by Cabinet for a revised HRA Capital Programme for the three-year period from 2022-25, for which funding has been identified and allocated.

Subject to budget approval, new schemes that have been added to the Capital Programme will be progressed through the governance process to ensure that the pace of delivery is maintained.

This is the annual report to determine the Local Authority’s school admissions arrangement for community schools for 2024/25 school year.

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.

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.

Review of proposed removal of traffic management schemes implemented under the Liveable Streets programme.

Review and take decisions regarding Governance (including financial) recommendations

The Tall Buildings Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) seeks to provide detailed guidance on the implementation of policies in the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 - in particular, Local Plan Policy D.DH6 (Tall Buildings). Due to their scale and size, tall buildings have had a profound impact on the character of the borough as well as the legibility of the urban fabric and the image of London as a whole. In the right locations, tall buildings have the potential to make significant positive contributions to the character and image of the borough, and also serve as beacons of growth and regeneration. In recent years, London has seen a surge of tall buildings being planned and built across the capital, with many located in places that previously were not characterised by taller buildings. Tower Hamlets has become a borough with a particular concentration of tall building proposals. The latest New
London Architecture annual report on tall buildings identifies 96 in the pipeline within the borough, the largest pipeline of all London boroughs. The SPD will assist in managing tall building proposals by setting out a framework for assessment, a spatial analysis,
contextual information, and principles, objectives and application requirements applicable to tall building proposals. The SPD provides further detail on the potential for tall buildings and their height within the five tall building zones designated in the Local Plan and on sites promoted as allocations in the emerging Leaside Area Action Plan (LAAP). This potential is informed by an understanding of the history, heritage, spatial arrangement, character and townscape of different parts of the borough and by the vision and established policy framework set out within the
adopted Local Plan. As an adopted document, the Tall Buildings SPD to further enable clear and robust guidance to inform and be implemented in development proposals. The SPD will add guidance to the design, location and development of tall buildings, ensuring such development has a positive impact on the Boroughs housing, employment and commercial aspirations as well as addressing the overall impact that such developments can have on local residents.

To endorse and agree the identification of contaminated land and the regulatory controls

This report provides the Mayor in Cabinet with an update on the delivery and implementation of the council’s Strategic Plan.

This report provides the Mayor in Cabinet with an update on the delivery and implementation of the council’s Strategic Plan.

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.

This report provides the Mayor in Cabinet with an update on the delivery and implementation of the council’s Strategic Plan in 2021/22.

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.

This report submits the action plan response to the findings of the Tower Hamlets Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Inequalities Commission.

The Commission made 23 recommendations across areas of community leadership, health, education, and employment. The action plan details what the council, and the wider partnership, will do to respond to the recommendations and improve outcomes for the borough’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

This item seeks a decision on the next stages of the measures for Warner Place and Squirries St and the junction between on Gosset St which is part of the Liveable Streets project in Bethnal Green

This paper seeks agreement of the financial arrangements for Tower Hamlets 2019-20 Better Care Fund Plan through a Section 75 agreement as required by the national Better Care Fund programme.

As part of this decision we are also requesting delegation to approve (agree and vary) future Section 75 agreements for Better Care Fund Plans providing that they are supported by the Health and Wellbeing Board and agreed by the Corporate Director for Health, Adults and Community and the Managing Director of WEL CCGs for a period of five years.

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

The Council to agree and adopt the statutory Gambling Policy 2019 -2022