Councillor Aftab Siddiqui
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Aftab Siddiqui's council service, particularly in recent years, highlights a consistent engagement with committee work and a growing focus on social welfare and local governance. While his 2024 activity was primarily centered on his role as Chair of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee, with limited specific details beyond presiding over a meeting, his 2025 record demonstrates a more expansive and impactful involvement.
In 2025, Siddiqui was a visible presence across multiple council functions, including the Licensing & General Purposes Committee and Area Forums. A significant contribution in this period was his vote in favor of extending free school meals in September, underscoring a commitment to addressing child poverty. His participation in the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel further indicates a dedication to tackling crucial local issues. Despite a brief absence from a May meeting, his active engagement in July, September, and October, including a prior role as Vice-Chair of an Area Forum in June, showcases a sustained effort to contribute to council business.
Key Themes and Priorities:
- Social Welfare: The vote to extend free school meals in 2025 clearly marks child poverty as a key priority. This suggests a focus on supporting vulnerable populations within the community.
- Local Governance and Committee Work: Siddiqui has consistently been involved in committee structures, serving as Chair of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee in 2024 and participating in it again in 2025. His involvement in Area Forums and Scrutiny Panels in 2025 indicates a broader engagement with the mechanisms of local decision-making and oversight.
- Housing and Environment: His membership on the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel in 2025 points to an interest in these fundamental aspects of local life.
Evolution of Focus: Siddiqui's focus appears to have broadened and deepened from 2024 to 2025. While 2024 saw him in a leadership role within a specific committee, 2025 shows a more direct engagement with policy decisions impacting residents (free school meals) and a wider array of council functions (Area Forums, Scrutiny Panels). This suggests a progression from administrative leadership to a more proactive and policy-driven approach.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): The most significant recent contribution is undoubtedly his vote to extend free school meals in 2025, a tangible action aimed at alleviating child poverty. His consistent participation and engagement across various committees and forums in 2025 also represent a significant commitment to the council's work.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent area of interest is his involvement in the Licensing & General Purposes Committee, where he held a leadership position. This suggests a sustained engagement with regulatory and operational aspects of council business. His active participation in 2025 across multiple committees and forums indicates a general dedication to council service and a willingness to contribute across different areas.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Aftab Siddiqui was actively involved in council proceedings, particularly concerning the Licensing & General Purposes Committee and Area Forums. He demonstrated a commitment to addressing child poverty by voting in favour of extending free school meals in September. His participation in the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel also indicates engagement with local environmental and housing issues. While he sent apologies for absence from a May council meeting, his presence and contributions were noted in subsequent meetings across July, September, and October, including a prior role as Vice-Chair of an Area Forum in June.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During October 2025, Aftab Siddiqui's participation was noted in the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum meeting on October 14th. While he was listed as a member of this forum, his specific contributions, statements, or actions during this particular meeting were not recorded. His prior role as Vice-Chair for a meeting on June 26, 2025, was also mentioned.
Meetings in October 2025
Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Tuesday, 14 October 2025 7:30 pm - 14 October 2025
Aftab Siddiqui was listed as a member of the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum and served as Vice-Chair for the meeting held on 26 June 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.
During September 2025, Aftab Siddiqui participated in council meetings. On September 16th, he voted in favour of the motion Feeding brighter futures: tackling child poverty through the Free School Meal extension.
He was also present at the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on September 17th, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during that session.
Meetings in September 2025
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 17 September 2025 7:30 pm - 17 September 2025
Aftab Siddiqui was a member of the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel and was present at the meeting on June 18th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the provided report pack.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm - 16 September 2025
During the Borough Council meeting on September 16, 2025, Aftab Siddiqui voted in favour of the motion Feeding brighter futures: tackling child poverty through the Free School Meal extension.
Aftab Siddiqui was a Councillor member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee and attended the meeting on August 27, 2025. However, the provided information does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in August 2025
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - 27 August 2025
Aftab Siddiqui is listed as a Councillor member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee. However, the provided document does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During July 2025, Aftab Siddiqui was a member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee for their meeting on July 8th. It was noted that he had previously served as the Chair of this committee in December 2024. He also sent apologies for absence from a previous meeting held on May 27th, 2025, which was noted at the Borough Council meeting on July 22nd.
Meetings in July 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - 22 July 2025
Aftab Siddiqui sent apologies for absence from the meeting held on 27th May 2025.
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 7:00 pm - 8 July 2025
Aftab Siddiqui was a member of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee for the meeting on 8 July 2025. Previous minutes indicate that Councillor Aftab Siddiqui served as the Chair of the committee in a prior meeting held on 18 December 2024.
During June 2025, Aftab Siddiqui attended both the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on June 18th and the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum on June 26th. While the records do not indicate any specific actions or statements during the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting, he actively participated in the Area Forum. At the forum, he thanked students for their contributions and addressed potential negative perceptions of young people, reassuring them that >the community respects students and invests in their future,
expressing confidence in the younger generation.
Meetings in June 2025
Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Thursday, 26 June 2025 7:30 pm - 26 June 2025
Aftab Siddiqui was present at the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum. He thanked students for their contributions and addressed potential negative perceptions of young people. He reassured them that the community respects students and invests in their future, expressing confidence in the younger generation.
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18 June 2025 7:30 pm - 18 June 2025
Aftab Siddiqui was a member present at the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on June 18, 2025. However, the available documents do not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
During May 2025, Aftab Siddiqui's only recorded activity was an apology for absence at the Borough Council meeting on 27 May 2025. No other statements or actions were noted for this meeting.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:30 pm - 27 May 2025
Aftab Siddiqui had apologies for absence at the meeting held on 25 February 2025. No other activity or statements from Aftab Siddiqui were recorded in the provided documents for the Borough Council meeting on 27 May 2025.
Aftab Siddiqui, a member of the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum, sent apologies for absence from the meeting held on 19th November 2024, as recorded in the minutes of the March 20, 2025 meeting.
Meetings in March 2025
Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Thursday, 20 March 2025 7:30 pm - 20 March 2025
Aftab Siddiqui is a member of the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum. He sent apologies for absence from the meeting held on 19th November 2024, as recorded in the minutes.
Aftab Siddiqui was absent from the Budget Setting Meeting on February 25, 2025, and sent apologies for his absence.
Meetings in February 2025
Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - 25 February 2025
Aftab Siddiqui was absent from the Budget Setting Meeting on February 25, 2025, and sent apologies for his absence.
In 2024, Aftab Siddiqui's recorded activity primarily involved his role as Chair of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee. He presided over the committee meeting on October 8th. No specific statements or actions were detailed in the provided minutes for this meeting, and there is no record of his activity in November 2024.
Monthly Activity in 2024
There is no record of Aftab Siddiqui saying or doing anything during the November 2024 council meetings.
Meetings in November 2024
Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Tuesday, 19 November 2024 7:30 pm - 19 November 2024
There is no record of Aftab Siddiqui saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum meeting on 2024-11-19.
During October 2024, Aftab Siddiqui served as the Chair of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee at the meeting held on October 8th. The provided meeting minutes do not detail any specific statements or actions made by him during this session.
Meetings in October 2024
Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 8 October 2024 7:00 pm - 8 October 2024
Aftab Siddiqui served as the Chair of the Licensing & General Purposes Committee during the meeting on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. While listed as a member, the provided report pack does not contain any specific statements or actions attributed to him.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum - Monday, 2 February 2026 7:30 pm
The Hounslow South, Isleworth and Osterley & Spring Grove Area Forum is scheduled to consider updates on road safety and enforcement, including fly-tipping. Residents will also have an opportunity to raise questions and concerns during an open forum.
Licensing Panel - Monday, 22 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel is scheduled to convene to address a premises licence variation application, and to appoint a chair. The main item for consideration is an application to vary a premises licence for 299-303 Chiswick High Road, which has drawn objections and support. Councillors will also be reminded of the need to declare any interests they may have in the matters to be discussed.
Licensing Panel - Monday, 8 December 2025 7:30 pm
The Licensing Panel were scheduled to convene to discuss a temporary street trading licence for Chiswick Flower Market. The panel were also due to appoint a chair for the meeting and were reminded of the need to declare any conflicts of interest.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow Borough Council meeting included discussion of the council's long-term vision, treasury management, and committee appointments. Councillors were also scheduled to consider motions relating to the Lampton Group[^2], tenant wellbeing, and gambling reform. Additionally, the council was asked to approve a waiver to a councillor attendance rule.
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 10 November 2025 7:30 pm
The Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel met on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss land ownership in Hounslow, as well as next steps and future visits. The panel was also scheduled to review good practices.
Decisions from Meetings
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Carlos Takeaway, Stall and Marquee, to be located in the centre of Hounslow High Street, between the telephone kiosk and the advertising hoarding (opposite Red Lion Court).
From: Licensing Panel - Wednesday, 17 September 2025 7:30 pm - September 17, 2025
...to REFUSE the application for a temporary street trading licence for Carlos Takeaway, Stall and Marquee, to be located in the centre of Hounslow High Street, between the telephone kiosk and the advertising hoarding (opposite Red Lion Court).
Recommendations Approved
Review of a Personal Licence (2)
From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025
...to revoke the personal licence of Personal Licence Holder (2) due to a relevant offence conviction and failure to notify the authorities.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Chair
From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025
...to appoint Councillor Farhaan Rehman as Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Review of a Personal Licence (1)
From: Licensing & General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:30 pm - August 27, 2025
...to revoke the personal licence of Personal Licence Holder (1) following a hearing to review the licence due to a relevant offence conviction and failure to notify the authorities.
For Determination
Additional Information for the Meeting
From: Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - July 22, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding appointments to committees and other bodies, including changes to Cabinet membership, Planning Committee leadership and membership, and representation on external organizations, while also delegating authority to the Chief Executive for ensuring political proportionality in future appointments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 50
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 93