Councillor Ahmodur Khan

During December 2025, Ahmodur Khan was active in two council meetings. He chaired the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on December 8th, where he set procedural rules, approved previous minutes, and introduced presenters for agenda items concerning affordable housing, the housing option transformation program, and housing delivery updates. He also attended the Extraordinary Audit Committee meeting on December 10th as a substitute member, where he commented on the discussions, stating,

I found several aspects of the discussion convincing, particularly the contributions from Mr. Kasim, Mr. Khan, and Mr. Lloyd regarding progress, ambition, and understanding of necessary changes to improve the situation.

During November 2025, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was actively involved in council meetings. He chaired the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Subcommittee meeting on November 3rd, where he opened the session, outlined procedural guidelines, and facilitated introductions and agenda items. He also provided a foreword for a report on council commercial asset use, emphasizing the importance of regeneration and scrutiny. On November 12th, at the Strategic Development Committee, he declared his interests and inquired about the control, usage fees, and accessibility of a community space for residents. Councillor Khan was also present at the Council meeting on November 19th, and on November 25th, he attended the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and reported on his recent site visit and an update he provided to the Mayor regarding the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee's activities.

During October 2025, Ahmodur Khan participated in the Strategic Development Committee meeting on the 22nd. In this meeting, he introduced himself and clarified that he had no involvement with a landscape award, emphasizing this point on multiple occasions.

During September 2025, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was active in three council meetings. As a substitute for Councillor Saeed Ahmed on the Strategic Development Committee, he sought clarification on development provisions for residents, including parking arrangements (specifically for Blue Badge holders and their allocation to affordable housing residents), and transportation services for residents and students. He also raised concerns about noise mitigation and university nominations for student accommodation.

In his role representing Blackwall & Cubitt Town on the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Khan inquired about the inclusivity of the Youth Justice Service and how young people and their families could participate in its co-production.

Furthermore, Councillor Khan chaired the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting. In this capacity, he asked about the progress of the CHAP scheme, the number of affordable homes delivered since 2002, and the Mayor's pledge for affordable homes. He also requested specifics on the progress of joint ventures with developers.

During July 2025, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was active in council meetings primarily in his capacity as a substitute member for the Strategic Development Committee and as Chair of the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee. On July 8th, he attended the Strategic Development Committee as a substitute and declared no Disclosable Pecuniary Interests. He also seconded the proposal for Councillor Iqbal Hossain to be appointed Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee at a subsequent meeting on July 31st. Councillor Khan chaired the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on July 15th. His participation in the Council meeting on July 16th was not recorded.

During June 2025, Ahmodur Khan was active in council proceedings across two meetings. On June 2nd, at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, he played a significant role in nominations and elections. He seconded the nomination for Vice-Chair and was himself nominated and subsequently elected as the Chair of the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee for the 2025/26 municipal year. He was also nominated to the Inner North East London (INEL) Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) for the Aspire Group. Later, on June 26th, as a Substitute Member of the Development Committee, Ahmodur Khan attended his first meeting and voiced his strong support for the redevelopment of Albert Jacob House, highlighting its potential to provide most needed, desperately needed, family-sized home and larger home for our residents. He stated,

I do support this one, Chair.

During May 2025, Councillor Ahmodur Khan, as Scrutiny Lead for Resources, actively participated in the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on May 6th. He focused on the free school uniform initiative and school uniform grants, posing questions regarding costs, the number of beneficiaries, and eligibility criteria. He was informed that the grant costs approximately one million pounds and is for children from households earning below £50,350. His involvement in May also built upon prior preparatory work, including a Scrutiny briefing on April 14th and collaboration with officers on reports concerning Strategic Delivery and Performance, and budget monitoring for a previous meeting. He also reviewed reports from the Grants Determination Sub-Committee.

During April 2025, Ahmodur Khan was active in two council meetings. On April 2nd, he participated in the Council meeting, voting 'Against' amendments proposed by Councillors Marc Francis and Nathalie Bienfait, and subsequently voting 'For' the main Budget Motion. On April 24th, at the Development Committee meeting, Khan introduced himself as a substitute representing Blackwall & Cubitt Town, deputizing for Aminur Rahman. His participation in discussions or decisions beyond this introduction was not recorded.

During March 2025, Ahmodur Khan's activity was primarily related to his attendance at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 25th. While the provided information details his past involvement in scrutiny and best value improvement plans workshops in February, it does not specify any particular statements or actions made by him during the March 25th meeting itself.

During February 2025, Ahmodur Khan was an active participant in two council meetings. In the Reserve Budget Meeting on February 4th, he posed numerous questions regarding the capital program's four-year projection, administrative change impacts, delays in council-built homes, funding for the home energy advice program, repair service prioritization and budgeting, and the school uniform initiative. At the Audit Committee meeting on February 24th, Khan raised concerns about the BVI report's prominence despite external assurance, the report's narrative, and handover processes. He questioned fees, the timeline for resolving pension fund membership data, and the issuance of an unmodified audit opinion for the pension fund. Khan proposed an amendment to the annual governance statement and sought clarity on monitoring governance actions. He also inquired about increased housing and HRA expenditure, the zero pension asset on the balance sheet, the source of affordable homes delivered figures, and the recording of discussions excluding the press and public. Additionally, he questioned the mayor's potential use of restricted documents.

During January 2025, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was appointed as the Scrutiny Lead for Resources. In the Strategic Development Committee meeting on January 15th, he actively participated in discussions regarding a planning application for 2-6 Commercial Street, Whitechapel High Street, and Cannon Barnet Primary School. He sought clarification on Section 106 financial contributions, the height of the proposed development, and potential financial assistance for the school. Khan also voiced concerns about current site conditions, including drug dealing and antisocial behavior, and the relocation of the playground. He supported deferring the decision to allow officers to prepare a report on potential conditions and planning obligations, stating,

So I'd. Like to ask. My. Colleagues. As. Paul. Said. If. We. Are. Minded. To. Grant. Permission. I. Think. It'd. Be. Better. For. Officers. To. Make. Prepare. A. Short. Report. For. Us. And. Then. We. Can. Discuss. It. Again.

At the Licensing Committee meeting on January 16th, Khan inquired about the impact of the government's declaration of laughing gas as a Class C drug on its usage and whether there had been any prosecutions. He asked the presenter,

My question to, uh, uh, uh, the, uh, presenter is, since the government declared that laughing gas, as my colleague have said, that is class C drugs, uh, what do you think is the use of the laughing gas went up or down? And is there any prosecutions?

On January 28th, during the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting, Khan raised concerns about disabled people's accessibility in leisure centers. He questioned the council's engagement with community gyms supporting individuals with disabilities, specifically mentioning Ability Bowl, and asked about lessons learned and actions taken regarding inadequate accessibility.

During November 2024, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was active in two council meetings. On November 13th, at the Strategic Development Committee, he declared he had nothing to declare. Subsequently, on November 19th, at the Licensing Sub Committee, Councillor Khan actively engaged by posing several questions to applicants regarding operational matters and licensing compliance. His inquiries focused on building capacity, managing concurrent food and beverage consumption, music types, the number of SIA license holders, and the justification for a new license within a Cumulative Impact Zone, including his questioning of the applicant's agreement with officer-recommended conditions for outdoor patron limits.

During October 2024, Ahmodur Khan attended multiple council meetings. He served as a substitute member for the Development Committee on October 3rd and the Audit Committee on October 10th, with no recorded actions or statements in these instances. In the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on October 8th, he introduced himself, stating,

My name is Ahmadur Khan, and I'm the Councillor for Blackwell.

During September 2024, Ahmodur Khan was active in council meetings, particularly in his role as Scrutiny Lead for Resources on the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. In a meeting on September 10th, he posed detailed questions regarding the council's financial strategies, including efforts to reduce directorate spend, the impact on resident services, and improvements in demand forecasting for homelessness and social care. He also sought specifics on the reallocation of a significant underspend in the community directorate and raised concerns about potential losses in business rates income, inquiring about appeal grounds and trends. Khan also explored plans for utilizing empty office spaces and questioned the allocation of funds to the Chief Executive's Office and the drivers behind an overspend.

As Chair of an Extraordinary Meeting of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee on September 30th, Khan opened the session by explaining its urgent nature due to a cabinet report presented with minimal notice. He expressed concern about being asked to sign a document related to a 190 million pounds of contract without full understanding. He also highlighted a departure from previous practice regarding the reassignment of statutory office roles, noting a lack of consultation. Khan emphasized the necessity of thorough explanations and full reports before a scrutiny chair is asked to sign documents, stating,

Can you make a note that that never happened again? If a scrutiny chair is asked to sign something, he or she needed to be explained the full report before he signed, he or she signed. This is my final comment on it.

Khan also attended a Development Committee meeting on September 5th and a Licensing Sub Committee meeting on July 23rd (though the latter falls outside the specified month for activity, it's noted in the provided text), but no specific statements or actions were recorded for him in these instances.

During the August 2024 Strategic Development Committee meeting on the 28th, Councillor Ahmodur Khan, representing Blackwell TV, declared no conflicts of interest. He noted his proximity to one of the discussed items and substituted into the meeting after item 4.

During July 2024, Ahmodur Khan attended three council meetings: the Overview & Scrutiny Committee on July 9th, the Strategic Development Committee on July 16th (as a Substitute Member), and the Licensing Sub Committee on July 23rd. At the Licensing Sub Committee meeting, he introduced himself by stating,

Good afternoon everyone. My name is Ahmadling Khan and I am also representing the town.

During June 2024, Ahmodur Khan was active in two council meetings. In the Development Committee meeting on June 12th, he declared an interest in the Red Hood Community Center agenda item due to his brother's involvement, stepping down as chair for that specific item to ensure transparency. In the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on June 25th, he actively questioned an applicant about noise mitigation strategies for deliveries and vehicles, and the impact of alcohol sales on the area, expressing concern that the locality is well served by existing alcohol provisions and questioning the potential impact on residents and children. He was also listed as a substitute member for the Audit Committee on June 27th, with no record of him speaking or taking action.

During May 2024, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was active in three council meetings. He voted 'For' on the main Budget Motion on May 8th. A recurring theme in his participation was his inquiry about the insourcing of Tower Hamlets leisure services from GLL, seeking updates on timelines in both the May 8th and May 15th meetings. Additionally, on May 21st, during the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, he proposed an amendment to establish an additional screening lead role, emphasizing the environment and climate change portfolio.

During April 2024, Councillor Ahmodur Khan was actively involved in several council meetings, primarily focusing on scrutiny and audit functions. He chaired the Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on April 18th, where he addressed agenda changes, approved previous minutes, and thanked the Primary Care team for sub-committee visits. A significant portion of his engagement in this meeting was dedicated to maternity services, where he inquired about home births versus hospital births, complication management, safety monitoring of the Barking Centre, and consultation with ethnic minority women. He also expressed concern over the removal of the mental health priorities item from the agenda without his consultation.

In the Overview & Scrutiny Committee on April 22nd, Councillor Khan discussed the council's workforce strategy, emphasizing its alignment with long-term goals, diversity initiatives, and internal talent development through secondments and mentorship. He highlighted senior appointments from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, gender, and ethnicity.

At the Audit Committee meeting on April 23rd, he focused on the local audit backlog and the council's external audit position. He raised critical questions regarding the tight timetable for signing off accounts, the implications of not meeting deadlines, the handover of work from previous auditors (KPMG) to current ones (Deloitte and EY), and potential financial liabilities. He also questioned the finance team's capacity to respond to queries within the compressed timeline and sought clarification on additional resourcing costs. Furthermore, he inquired about the next steps for the RFQ system and expenditure, specifically requesting an action plan to differentiate genuine errors from deliberate breaches of rules.

Councillor Khan was also present at the Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board on April 16th, but no specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the provided minutes.

During February 2024, Councillor Ahmodur Khan chaired the Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on February 20th. He officially signed the minutes from the previous meeting. At the close of the session, he thanked Mr. Thompson and the Primary Care team for arranging valuable visits to local GP services.

During January 2024, Councillor Ahmodur Khan attended the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 29th remotely. He was also noted as having attended previous meetings in his role as Scrutiny Lead for Adults and Health Services. No specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the provided documents for this month.