Councillor Adesh Farmahan
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Adesh Farmahan's council service across 2024 and 2025 reveals a consistent dedication to community welfare, financial oversight, and local development, with a pronounced increase in leadership and scrutiny roles in the more recent year.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across both years, Farmahan has prioritized tangible support for residents. In 2024, this was evident in his strong advocacy against parking fines, uniting residents to fight an issue he stated
He also addressed critical IT issues impacting local property transactions. In 2025, this focus on community welfare intensified with significant advocacy for
residents should unite to fight this issue as it would affect parking for residents and their visitors.
warm spaces
and a vote to extend Free School Meals. His inquiry into support for unpaid carers further underscores a commitment to vulnerable groups.
Financial oversight has been another consistent theme. In 2024, he chaired the Bedfont Lakes Trust Panel, overseeing financial statements and budgets. This role continued into 2025, alongside his participation in the Pension Fund Panel and voting on budget amendments, demonstrating a deep engagement with the council's financial health.
Evolution of Focus and Recent Contributions (Emphasis on 2025):
While 2024 saw Farmahan addressing specific community concerns and taking on a panel chairmanship, 2025 marks a significant expansion of his leadership and scrutiny responsibilities. He was appointed Chair of the Health & Adults Care Scrutiny Panel, a crucial role in holding services accountable. His leadership of the Bedfont Lakes Trust Panel also continued. His engagement in the Planning Committee, including site visits, highlights a growing involvement in shaping local development. The depth of his engagement in 2025 is further demonstrated by his consistent attendance at numerous meetings, balanced with occasional apologies, and his proactive inquiry into support for unpaid carers, seeking to understand impacts and training opportunities. This year showcases a more strategic and leadership-oriented approach to his council duties.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
Farmahan consistently demonstrates a commitment to practical solutions for residents, whether addressing IT problems or advocating for parking fairness. Financial responsibility and scrutiny are recurring interests, as seen in his panel memberships and budget involvement. His dedication to community well-being, particularly for those in need, is a strong and evolving thread throughout his service.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Adesh Farmahan demonstrated consistent engagement in various council activities, particularly in areas of finance, scrutiny, and community welfare. Key themes include their role in financial oversight, evidenced by their participation in the Pension Fund Panel and voting on budget amendments. Farmahan also took on significant leadership roles, being appointed Chair of the Health & Adults Care Scrutiny Panel and the Bedfont Lakes Trust Panel. Their commitment to social welfare was evident through their advocacy for warm spaces
and their vote in favor of extending Free School Meals. Farmahan's involvement in the Planning Committee included site visits and declarations of interest, highlighting their attention to local development. While attending numerous meetings, they also sent apologies for absence on occasion. A notable action was their inquiry into support for unpaid carers, seeking to understand tangible impacts and training opportunities.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Councillor Adesh Farmahan attended the Planning Committee meeting on December 4th. Earlier that day, he, along with Councillor Dan Bowring, visited the site of planning application 4 at 389 Chiswick High Road W4. While no specific statements from Councillor Farmahan during the meeting are recorded, the site visit involved observations about music volume.
Meetings in December 2025
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During November 2025, Councillor Adesh Farmahan was actively involved in several council meetings. He attended the Planning Committee on November 6th, where he participated in a site visit that informed a discussion about music audibility from a property. On November 19th, he was elected Chair of the Bedfont Lakes Trust Panel and successfully proposed the approval of the panel's accounts and budget. Later, on November 27th, in his role as Chair of the Health & Adults Scrutiny Panel, he provided an update on the panel's work, including their upcoming deep dive into adult social care. He also raised specific questions about support for unpaid carers, inquiring about the tangible impact and training opportunities.
Meetings in November 2025
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During October 2025, Adesh Farmahan's activity was noted in relation to the Pension Fund Panel. While the provided information states Adesh Farmahan was present at the Pension Fund Panel meetings on June 16 and September 23, 2025, it does not detail any specific actions or statements made by Adesh Farmahan during the October 2025 meeting. The September meeting was inquorate, preventing business transactions.
Meetings in October 2025
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During September 2025, Adesh Farmahan was active in several council meetings. At the Planning Committee meeting on September 4th, he declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, Rivers Academy, due to a family member attending the school. On September 16th, during the Borough Council meeting, Adesh Farmahan voted in favour of the motion to extend Free School Meals to tackle child poverty. Subsequently, on September 18th, he was appointed as the Chair of the Health & Adults Care Scrutiny Panel at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.
Meetings in September 2025
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During July 2025, Adesh Farmahan sent apologies for absence from the Borough Council meeting held on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Meetings in July 2025
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During June 2025, Adesh Farmahan was appointed as the Chair of the Health & Adults Care Scrutiny Panel at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 9th. Additionally, Adesh Farmahan sent apologies for absence from the Pension Fund Panel meeting held on April 7th, 2025.
Meetings in June 2025
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During the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 27, 2025, Adesh Farmahan voted against an amendment proposed by the Conservative Group.
Meetings in May 2025
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During April 2025, Adesh Farmahan attended the Pension Fund Panel meeting on April 7th as a member. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Adesh Farmahan during this meeting.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Councillor Adesh Farmahan served as the Vice-Chair of the Bedfont and Feltham Area Forum. In this capacity, they reiterated information previously shared regarding winter fuel allowance payments and pension credit eligibility, encouraging residents to check their entitlements. Councillor Farmahan also continued to promote warm spaces
as valuable resources for warmth and social connection, directing residents to an online list for their locations.
Meetings in March 2025
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During the February 2025 Budget Setting Meeting of the Borough Council, Adesh Farmahan voted against a proposed amendment.
Meetings in February 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Planning Committee - Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 7:00 pm
Planning Committee - Thursday, 11 June 2026 7:00 pm
The Planning Committee of Hounslow Council met on Thursday, 11 June 2026, to consider two planning applications. The meeting's agenda included discussions on retrospective planning applications for alterations at 18 Grove Road and a single-storey rear extension at 64E Waldeck Road.
Decisions from Meetings
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The Election of the Mayor and the Appointment of the Deputy Mayor
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 7:30 pm - May 26, 2026
The Borough Council of Hounslow elected Councillor Ranjit Gill as Mayor for the municipal year 2026/27 on 26/05/2026. The Chief Executive reported that Councillor Sahibaa Hussain was appointed Deputy Mayor for the same period.
Recommendations Approved
Members Elected to the Council
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 7:30 pm - May 26, 2026
The Borough Council of Hounslow Council on Tuesday 26 May 2026 resolved to note the names of the persons elected to serve as members of the Council of the London Borough of Hounslow for the period 2026-2030. The council approved the recommendations presented.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to Outside Bodies 2026/27
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 7:30 pm - May 26, 2026
The Borough Council of Hounslow Council approved recommendations for appointments to outside bodies for the municipal year 2026/27 on 26 May 2026. The council agreed to make these appointments to ensure representation on various national, London-wide, and local bodies.
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of and Appointment to Formal Council Bodies 2026/27
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 7:30 pm - May 26, 2026
The Borough Council of Hounslow approved the establishment of formal council bodies and appointments to them on 26/05/2026. The council agreed to the appointments of councillors to various committees, sub-committees, and panels for the 2026/27 municipal year. This included the Shareholder Committee, Overview and Scrutiny Committee and its sub-groups, Regulatory Bodies, and other bodies such as the Pension Fund Panel.
Recommendations Approved
The Election of the Leader and Notification of Appointment of the Deputy Leader and the Cabinet
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 7:30 pm - May 26, 2026
The Borough Council of Hounslow Council appointed Councillor Shantanu Rajawat as Leader and Councillor Tom Bruce as Deputy Leader on 26 May 2026. The Council also noted the appointments of nine Cabinet Members with specific responsibilities and five Cabinet Assistants.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 57
- Average per month
- 1.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 98