Councillor · Tower Hamlets
Councillor Peter Golds
- Chair, Licensing Committee
- Chair, Licensing Regulatory Committee
- Chair, Licensing Sub Committee
- Stories naming Peter
- 9
- Meetings we covered
- 21
- Latest story
- 8 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Peter Golds expressed concerns about the stripping of powers from planning committees and the lack of transparency for residents. He also stated that the constitution is a "living document" that requires continuous engagement. The councillor emphasized the importance of adhering to the Elections Act 2022 regarding postal votes. As Chair of the Licensing Committee, he proposed that experienced members should initially lead sub-committees and nominated himself and others for these roles. Councillor Golds adjourned a Licensing Sub Committee meeting for consultation.
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Stories naming Councillor Peter Golds
- Isle of Dogs D7 bus route withdrawal sparks emergency debate Councillor Peter Golds, seconding the motion, recalled previous attempts to cut the D7 route and emphasized the long-standing nature of the bus links, dating back decades. He argued that rerouting other services would not suffice given the Isle of Dogs' significant growth in homes and residents, leading to increased...
- Council debates planning committee reform Councillor Peter Golds expressed concerns about the potential impact on residents' ability to engage with the planning process, particularly regarding the delegation of decisions to officers and...
- Tower Hamlets Governor Appointments Delayed by Late Reports, Councillors Express Frustration Councillors voiced concerns that receiving the report just two hours before the meeting, around 4 o'clock-ish, hindered their ability to conduct thorough due diligence and ensure good governance....
- Tower Hamlets Council's General Purposes Committee Reviews Constitution and Work Plan Councillor Shafi Ahmed acknowledged the work of the constitution group, highlighting ongoing efforts to adapt to an evolving council with new members, protocols, and working methods. Councillor...
- Tower Hamlets Licensing Committee Appoints Sub-Committee Chairs Councillor Peter Golds, Chair of the Licensing Committee, proposed that experienced members should initially lead these sub-committees. The specific criteria for chairing in this initial cycle were...
From meetings they attended
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