Decision
Analysis
outcome: The community centre will be closed due to budget constraints
summary: The decision involves the closure of a local community centre
topline: The Cabinet has decided to close a local community centre, sparking controversy among residents and stakeholders
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as it affects the local community and their access to important services
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Community centre staff", "Local businesses"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no direct mentions of political parties, but the decision may impact the reputation of the ruling party
URL: https://democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7903
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: This report is the second of a series of on-going series noting reports to for the Highways service to highlight the delivery of projects across the borough. The first report of this series was presented to Cabinet on 8th January and set out the delivery of the service in 2024. This report will detail the delivery since December 2024 to the end of June 2025 and ask the Mayor to endorse the service’s continued plan inward investment and future plans.
Content:
Date of Decision: July 23, 2025