Role

Director of Regeneration and Development

4 stories · discussed at 4 council meetings · 2 councils

Tower Hamlets Council's Director of Regeneration and Development is currently addressing housing delivery risks and the council's reliance on private sector sales.

Tower Hamlets Council's Director of Regeneration and Development, David Edgar, highlighted significant risks to housing delivery in September 2026, noting the council's reliance on private sector sales to subsidise affordable housing. He stated that schemes led by the private sector pose the greatest risk due to reduced demand for market units, during an Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting.

The appointment of senior roles, including Director of Regeneration and Development, has been a focus for councils. In April 2026, Enfield Council appointed Sarah Lovell as Director of Regeneration. Tower Hamlets Council actively recruited for its Director of Regeneration and Development role in 2025, with shortlisting and interviews taking place in August and September 2025.

Tower Hamlets Council advertised for several director positions, including Regeneration and Development, in June 2025, aiming to stabilise leadership after a period of interim roles. This recruitment drive sought to address challenges such as rapid population growth and the need to improve housing services.

Key facts

  1. David Edgar, Director of Regeneration and Development, highlighted housing delivery risks in September 2026. Source
  2. Tower Hamlets Council's strategic plan 2026-2030 identified risks to housing commitments from reliance on private sector sales. Source
  3. Tower Hamlets Council advertised for the Director of Regeneration and Development role in June 2025. Source
  4. The application window for the Tower Hamlets role closed on 14 July 2025. Source
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