by Puru Miah | Dec 30, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
The normal argument of increasing taxes to enhance public spending is an argument we are all familiar with. However the arguments with increasing Council Tax to save public services is not as clear cut as it seems. Council Tax – The New Poll Tax Poll Tax Protest...
by Puru Miah | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Below is an explanation of the Budget Process that Tower Hamlets Council will undertake to finalise the Budget (Level of Council Tax and Spending). Part 2, gives an explanation of the Budget Meetings in Full Council Chamber. FIRST (OR ONLY) BUDGET COUNCIL MEETING –...
by Puru Miah | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Below is an explanation of the Budget Process that Tower Hamlets Council will undertake to finalise the Budget (Level of Council Tax and Spending). Part 1, discusses Councils Powers and the Role of the Mayor, Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny with regards to the...
by Puru Miah | Dec 2, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
The recent decisions by the Bethnal Green and Bow CLP and Newham Council to campaign for the abolishment of the Executive Mayoralty. I ask below what kind of democracy would we want to replace the existing centralised and autocratic system. A Week in Politics On the...
by Puru Miah | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Earlier this month I raised questions and concerns with regards to a refocus of resources with regards to the Councils resources on fraud committed by unscrupulous Developers and Financiers. Below is a piece as to the concerns I raised and my reasoning. Taking on...
by Puru Miah | Nov 18, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
On Saturday 17th November 2018 I attended the Unity Demonstration March Against Racism and Fascism, below are my thoughts about how we can practically, beyond the usual gestures and photo ops, tackle the forces that are leading to rise of the far right and all forms...
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