Camden Council has agreed to lease a new coroner's court and associated offices in Bow Road, Bow, Tower Hamlets, for a term of 25 years.
The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on 10 December 2025, where members approved entering into the lease with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The new facility will serve the Inner North London coronial consortium, which includes Camden, Islington, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets. Camden Council is the lead authority for the consortium, which supports the Senior Coroner, Mary Hassell. While the meeting information confirms Camden Council's lead role and the consortium's support for the Senior Coroner, the specific responsibilities of Camden Council in this capacity are not detailed in the provided documents.
The Coroners Court report provided an update on the improvement programme underway. The report also noted the notification from the Police that they are ceasing their contribution to the resourcing of the coroner's office, which then passes this requirement to local authorities.
The length of the lease and total cost for its duration required a Cabinet decision, according to the report.