Forward plan

The Local Government Act 2000 requires that the council publish a Forward Plan containing details of all key decisions to be taken by the cabinet to whom all such matters have currently been delegated.

Within Tower Hamlets Council we have determined that all key decisions will be taken collectively in open session at a meeting of the new cabinet, unless the matters contain 'exempt' or 'confidential' information as defined within the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985.

Our Forward Plan contains details of what the decision to be taken is, when it will be taken, who will be taking it and how they can be contacted.

It also lists the relevant reports and background papers and says how the decision-maker plans to involve local stakeholders in the decision. The Forward Plan explains how people can make representations to the decision-makers.

The council has decided that the Forward Plan should give details of items of business which the cabinet intends to consider over the period of the plan, where this forms part of the policy framework or where they will be making recommendations to the full council on any matter.

A new Forward Plan is produced every month with any outstanding matters contained in previous plans included in the latest one.

download a copy of the October 2008 - January 2009 council forward plan (Word 636kb)

The Forward Plan is also available in libraries, Idea Stores, One Stop Shops, and council offices.

Comments may be sent to the report authors or cabinet lead members by writing to them at:

C/O the Town Hall
Mulberry Place
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 2 BG

View details of the council's constitution.