Ahsan Khan | Councillor for Hoe Street, Waltham Forest

Councillor Ahsan Khan

Labour Hoe Street Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration)

Email: cllrahsan.khan@walthamforest.gov.uk

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Committees: Staffing Committee (Chair) Executive Decision (Member) Shareholder Committee (Member) Cabinet (Member) Council (Member) Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee (Member)

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: 8 days ago

Councillor Ahsan Khan has demonstrated a consistent and evolving commitment to council service, with a pronounced focus on housing, regeneration, and financial management, particularly evident in his recent activities.

Key Themes and Priorities: Across his council service, Khan's primary focus has been on housing policy and delivery, aiming to address the housing crisis through increased supply, improved services, and secure accommodation. This is closely followed by infrastructure development and regeneration projects, which he views as integral to addressing housing needs and fostering community well-being. Financial management and strategic policy setting also represent a significant area of his work, ensuring the council's fiscal health and effective resource allocation.

Evolution of Focus: While housing has been a consistent priority, Khan's recent activity in 2025, as Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), shows a deepening and more strategic engagement. His role has shifted from active participation in discussions to a leadership position, where he is instrumental in presenting, introducing, and driving key housing strategies and regeneration initiatives. The emphasis has moved towards ambitious implementation plans, such as the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme and the Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route, indicating a proactive and solution-oriented approach. His focus on learning from Ombudsman rulings and resident feedback has also become more prominent, suggesting a commitment to continuous improvement in housing services.

Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years): In 2025, Khan's contributions have been particularly significant. He was a driving force behind the presentation and discussion of critical housing policies like the Damp and Mould Policy, the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, and the Housing Strategy Year One Update. His involvement in the Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route and the Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement highlights his pragmatic approach to delivering affordable housing and employment opportunities. Furthermore, his consistent engagement in budget setting and financial strategies, including the Housing Revenue Account Budget and Treasury Management Strategy, underscores his responsibility for the council's financial stability. His role in chairing the Staffing Committee and involvement in the Shareholder Committee also points to his broader governance responsibilities.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Khan consistently demonstrates a commitment to strategic planning and policy implementation. He is a regular presenter and discussant of key reports, indicating a thorough understanding of council operations. His emphasis on resident well-being and learning from feedback and rulings is a recurring theme, suggesting a dedication to improving services based on real-world impact. His engagement in both housing and infrastructure development highlights a holistic view of urban planning and community development.

Overall, Ahsan Khan's council service reflects a dedicated public servant with a clear and evolving focus on addressing critical housing needs and driving strategic regeneration, underpinned by sound financial management and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Yearly Activity Timeline

Throughout 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan, in his role as Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), was a highly active participant in council meetings, focusing significantly on housing policy, infrastructure development, and financial strategies. He consistently presented and introduced key reports, demonstrating a commitment to improving housing services, addressing the housing crisis, and ensuring resident well-being.

Key themes and priorities included:

Housing Strategy and Delivery: Khan was instrumental in presenting and discussing numerous housing-related strategies and policies. This included the Damp and Mould Policy, the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, the Housing Revenue Account Budget, the Housing Strategy Year One Update, and the Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy. He emphasized ambitious plans for providing secure, settled homes and incorporating resident feedback. He also highlighted the Council's efforts in acquiring hotels for temporary accommodation and praised the Asset Transformation Strategy for its focus on affordable housing.
Infrastructure and Regeneration: Khan presented reports on the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement, detailing projects like Priory Court and Sutherland Road's SUDS scheme. He also introduced the Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route as a priority for addressing the housing crisis and discussed the Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement as a pragmatic approach to delivering affordable housing and employment.
Financial Management and Policy: He played a key role in budget and council tax setting, seconding and proposing substantive motions. He also participated in discussions and votes on the Pay Policy Statement and Treasury Management Strategy.
Learning and Improvement: Khan consistently emphasized the importance of learning from lessons, particularly in relation to Ombudsman rulings and resident feedback. He stated,
All such judgments are taken seriously and are reported to the Housing Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet, and the Leaders’ Board. These reports ensure lessons are learned and relevant members are informed.
Council Operations and Governance: He introduced reports concerning procurement for new Cleaning and Mechanical & Electrical Contracts and expressed gratitude for the Schools Capital Programme. He also chaired the Staffing Committee on multiple occasions and was involved in the Shareholder Committee.

Khan's activities demonstrate a proactive approach to council governance, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning, policy implementation, and addressing the complex challenges within the housing and regeneration sectors.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During December 2025, Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), was actively involved in several key council meetings. On December 2nd, he introduced and presented multiple significant reports, including the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031, emphasizing its focus on safe homes and resident outcomes. He also discussed the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/2025 and Infrastructure Planning Update, highlighting successful funding acquisition and improvements to neighborhood infrastructure. Khan introduced the Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route as a priority for addressing the housing crisis, noting the securing of substantial GLA funding. He also presented the Deed of Variation to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, framing it as a pragmatic approach to delivering affordable housing and employment. Throughout these presentations, he consistently thanked officers and stakeholders for their contributions. On December 11th, Councillor Khan was noted as having apologies for absence from the Council meeting, with Councillor Grace Williams responding to questions directed at him.

Meetings in December 2025

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.30 pm - 11 December 2025

Ahsan Khan was noted as having apologies for absence at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 16th October 2025. At the Council meeting on 11th December 2025, Councillor John Moss directed two questions to Councillor Ahsan Khan regarding the costs and income related to specific property units. Councillor Khan was absent, and Councillor Grace Williams responded that the information would be provided in writing.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 pm - 2 December 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), introduced and made statements on several key reports during the Cabinet meeting. He presented the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031, emphasizing its alignment with the Council's Housing Strategy and its aim to provide safe, comfortable homes with strong governance and risk management for regulatory compliance and better resident outcomes. He also introduced the Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/2025 and Infrastructure Planning Update, highlighting the alignment with the Mission Waltham Forest report and the success in keeping neighborhood infrastructure pace with housing growth, leading to transformational improvements. He noted the Council's projects had attracted external and match funding, citing Walthamstow Station as an example, and mentioned increased focus on community safety through CCTV and housing estate investment. Regarding the Schools Capital Programme 2025 - 2029, he extended thanks to officers and Councillor Gardiner. Khan introduced the Avenue Road Regeneration Delivery Route, identifying it as a key priority in tackling the housing crisis. He explained the Council's process to address viability gaps and market conditions, praising officers for securing £200 million from the GLA for five sites, though two were paused. He stressed the importance of ongoing resident engagement and thanked various officers, Ward Councillors, the local MP, and the Leader for their contributions and support. Finally, he introduced the Deed of Variation to Fellowship Square Development Agreement, linking it to the Avenue Road item and GLA funding for Willow House, and stated it demonstrated the Council's pragmatic approach to delivering affordable housing, employment, and advancing long-standing projects. Throughout these introductions, Khan consistently thanked the officers and teams involved for their hard work.

During the November 4th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was active in presenting and discussing two significant housing-related reports. He introduced the Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy, which he described as one of London's most ambitious plans, emphasizing the Council's commitment to providing secure, settled homes and acknowledging the impact of resident feedback on the strategy. He also presented the Housing Strategy Year One Update 2024-25, highlighting improvements in resident engagement and service delivery, and the Council's ambition to become one of London's best housing services. Regarding the London Secure Children's Home proposals, Councillor Khan stated that LBWF was well-positioned to lead due to its experience with complex developments, and that future proposals would involve consultation.

Meetings in November 2025

Cabinet - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 2.00 pm - 4 November 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced two key reports. Firstly, he presented the Temporary Accommodation to Settled Homes Strategy, describing it as one of London's most ambitious plans and highlighting the Council's strong record in council house building. He emphasized the detrimental impact of temporary accommodation on residents and affirmed the Council's commitment to providing secure, settled homes, prioritizing options within Waltham Forest but seeking external solutions when necessary. He also confirmed that resident feedback had informed the strategy and that transparency would be maintained. Secondly, Councillor Khan introduced the Housing Strategy Year One Update 2024-25, noting improvements in resident engagement and service delivery, with the aim of becoming one of London's best housing services. He acknowledged ongoing efforts to build new housing and stated the Council's ambition to achieve a C1 rating from the Regulator for Social Housing. He thanked Joe Garrod, Jane Martin, and relevant teams for their work. In response to points about the London Secure Children's Home proposals, Councillor Khan stated that LBWF was well-placed to lead the project due to its experience with complex developments. He added that the operational and service models would be discussed by each local authority as business cases progressed, and that future proposals would undergo consultation, including a planning application consultation.

During October 2025, Ahsan Khan was a member of the Shareholder Committee and held the position of Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration). He was associated with the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update report. He had previously declared a non-pecuniary interest in a meeting on 15 July 2025 due to his role as a non-executive Director at Evolve Norse. Councillor Khan was absent from the Council meeting on 16th October 2025, for which he had previously sent an apology. A question regarding pipeline development completion dates was directed to him, and Councillor Grace Williams responded that the details would be provided in writing.

Meetings in October 2025

Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.30 pm - 16 October 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan was absent from the Council meeting on 16th October 2025. He had previously sent an apology for absence from the meeting on 17th July 2025. A question from Councillor John Moss regarding the completion dates of pipeline developments was directed to Councillor Ahsan Khan, but due to his absence, Councillor Grace Williams responded that the details would be provided in writing.

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm - 7 October 2025

Ahsan Khan was a member of the Shareholder Committee. He is also listed as the Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and his name is associated with the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update report. In a previous meeting on 15 July 2025, Councillor Khan declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5 due to his role as a non-executive Director at Evolve Norse.

During September 2025, Ahsan Khan was active in two council meetings. On September 9th, he introduced the Waltham Forest Housing Compact - Annual Report 2024/25, emphasizing the borough's unified approach to housing, with social landlords owning a significant majority of homes. He detailed the Compact group's focus on housing delivery, safety, suitability, community safety, climate initiatives, and fostering an inclusive economy, and expressed thanks to key individuals and organizations involved. On September 22nd, Ahsan Khan chaired the Staffing Committee meeting.

Meetings in September 2025

Appointments Panel: Director of Housing, Staffing Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 9.30 am - 22 September 2025

Ahsan Khan served as the Chair of the Staffing Committee during the meeting on September 22, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - 9 September 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced the Waltham Forest Housing Compact - Annual Report 2024/25. He highlighted that the borough has united around housing, with social landlords owning a larger proportion of homes (approximately 17,000) compared to the Council (around 4,000). Councillor Khan explained that the Compact group's efforts have concentrated on housing delivery, ensuring homes are safe and suitable, as well as on community safety, climate initiatives, and fostering an inclusive economy. He expressed gratitude to John Coker (Assistant Director of Housing Strategy) and his team, Councillor Limbajee and his team, the registered providers (RPs), and Ruth Davison (co-chair of the Compact Board) for their significant contributions.

During July 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in several council meetings. On July 15th, he participated in both the Shareholder Committee and Cabinet meetings. In the Shareholder Committee, he praised officers for their work on voids and opportunities, stressing the importance of ongoing monitoring due to time sensitivity for costs and resident well-being. In the Cabinet meeting, he introduced and discussed key reports, including the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, highlighting the urgent need for 64 units and the council's innovative approaches to affordable housing. He also presented the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, aiming to maximize the use of Council assets in line with Mission Waltham Forest by dedicating 50% of new homes to Discounted Market Rent. Additionally, he introduced the Evolve Norse Review, acknowledging the impact of current market conditions on the council's capital program. On July 17th, Ahsan Khan had apologies for absence at the Council meeting and was therefore unable to answer a question regarding pipeline development completion dates.

Meetings in July 2025

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.30 pm - 17 July 2025

Ahsan Khan was noted as having apologies for absence at the Council meeting on 2025-07-17. He was not present to answer a question posed by Councillor John Moss regarding the completion dates of pipeline developments.

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - 15 July 2025

During the Shareholder Committee meeting on 15th July 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan expressed his appreciation to the officers for their work regarding voids and opportunities, highlighting its importance due to time sensitivity for both cost and resident quality of life. He emphasized the need for continued monitoring in this area.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm - 15 July 2025

During the Cabinet meeting on July 15, 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in introducing and discussing several key reports. He presented the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, emphasizing the urgent need for 64 units of temporary accommodation and the council's efforts to find new and novel opportunities to deliver viable affordable housing schemes despite challenging market conditions. He also introduced the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, clarifying that 50% of the proposed 134 new homes would be available for Discounted Market Rent, aiming to maximize the use of Council assets in line with Mission Waltham Forest. Finally, he introduced the Evolve Norse Review, acknowledging that current market conditions have impacted the council's capital program and that the proposal addresses this changing context.

During June 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), was actively involved in council meetings. On June 3rd, he presented and commented on several key reports, including the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, emphasizing the need for 64 units and the procurement of 2 and 3-bedroom homes. He also introduced the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, noting that 54% of the proposed 134 new homes would be for Discounted Market Rent. Khan addressed the Evolve Norse Review, acknowledging market condition impacts on the capital program, and introduced the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy, which incorporated lessons from ombudsman complaints and resident feedback. Furthermore, he presented the Inclusive Growth and Economy framework, highlighting its alignment with council values and its plan to address inequality through growth and equitable benefits for residents. On June 16th, Ahsan Khan served as the Chair of the Staffing Committee.

Meetings in June 2025

Appointments Panel - Strategic Director of Place, Staffing Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 2.00 pm - 16 June 2025

Ahsan Khan served as the Chair of the Staffing Committee during the meeting on June 16, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 2.00 pm - 3 June 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), was actively involved in the meeting, introducing and commenting on several key reports. He presented the Temporary Accommodation Acquisition Programme, highlighting the need for 64 units of temporary accommodation and the challenges posed by current market conditions, while emphasizing the procurement of 2 and 3-bedroom homes. Khan also introduced the Asset Transformation Strategy 2025-2030, clarifying that 54% of the proposed 134 new homes would be available for Discounted Market Rent, aligning the strategy with Mission Waltham Forest. Regarding the Evolve Norse Review, he noted that market conditions had impacted the council's capital program, and the proposal addressed this evolving context. Additionally, Khan introduced the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy, stating it incorporated lessons learned from ombudsman complaints and resident feedback. He also presented the Inclusive Growth and Economy framework, asserting its alignment with council values and its action plan to address inequality through growth, ensuring equitable benefits for all residents, including investments in town centers and the nighttime economy. He expressed gratitude to Councillor Asghar and relevant officers for their contributions.

During May 2025, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in several council meetings. On May 6th, he presented multiple key reports at the Cabinet meeting, including the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy, the Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update, Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework, the Lea Bridge Stations Site report, and the new Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework. He highlighted the focus on inclusive growth, equitable benefits for residents, and incorporating lessons learned and feedback into policies. On May 22nd, at the Annual Meeting of the Council, Ahsan Khan seconded a motion to declare a Nature Emergency and moved a motion to approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) for 2025-2028.

Meetings in May 2025

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 7.30 pm - 22 May 2025

During the Annual Meeting of the Council on 22nd May 2025, Ahsan Khan played a significant role in two key motions. He seconded the motion to declare a Nature Emergency and commit to enhanced nature recovery efforts. Furthermore, he moved the motion to approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) for the period 2025-2028. Ahsan Khan was also noted as being present at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 24 April 2025.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 2.00 pm - 6 May 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced several key reports during the Cabinet meeting. He presented the Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy, noting its inclusion of lessons learned from ombudsman complaints and feedback from tenants and leaseholders. He also introduced the Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update, thanking Ian Rae and his team. Additionally, Councillor Khan presented the Waltham Forest's Town Centre Framework, emphasizing the focus on inclusive growth and the use of the Council's assets, and thanking councillors and officers for their contributions. He further introduced the Lea Bridge Stations Site report, acknowledging the work of the Regeneration, Housing, and Finance teams. Later, he discussed the new Inclusive Growth and Economy Framework, stating it aligned with the Council's values and outlined an action plan to address inequality through growth, ensuring equitable benefits for all residents through investment in town centres and the nighttime economy. He thanked Councillor Asghar and relevant officers for this initiative.

During the April 24th, 2025 council meeting, Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), addressed an Ombudsman ruling on a homelessness case, emphasizing that > All such judgments are taken seriously and are reported to the Housing Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet, and the Leaders’ Board. These reports ensure lessons are learned and relevant members are informed. He also seconded the motion to declare a Nature Emergency. Khan moved the motion to approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, stating > It was moved by Councillor Ahsan Khan and seconded by Councillor Andrew Dixon that Council approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028 attached at Appendix A of the report and resolve that it take effect immediately, from 24th April 2025. He further seconded motions concerning the budget and council tax setting for 2025/26, the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, and the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26, participating in recorded votes that approved these items.

Meetings in April 2025

Council - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 7.30 pm - 24 April 2025

Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration), addressed a question from Councillor Afzal Akram regarding an Ombudsman ruling on a homelessness case, reassuring the Council about the governance process for such cases and clarifying the roles of different ombudsmen. He stated, All such judgments are taken seriously and are reported to the Housing Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet, and the Leaders’ Board. These reports ensure lessons are learned and relevant members are informed.

Khan also seconded the motion to declare a Nature Emergency. He moved the motion to approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028, stating, It was moved by Councillor Ahsan Khan and seconded by Councillor Andrew Dixon that Council approve the updated Waltham Forest Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2025-2028 attached at Appendix A of the report and resolve that it take effect immediately, from 24th April 2025. He later exercised his right of reply during the debate on this LDS update.

Furthermore, Khan seconded motions related to the budget and council tax setting for 2025/26, the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, and the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26. He participated in recorded votes that carried these substantive motions.

During the March 11th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan addressed several critical financial and housing matters. He discussed the Budget and Council Tax Setting for 2025/26, emphasizing the Council's commitment to affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Commission, while also pointing out the challenges of housing shortages and the increased costs associated with using commercial hotels for temporary accommodation. He explained the Council's acquisition of hotels for this purpose due to rising admissions and attributed the situation partly to the lack of action and investment from the previous Government. Councillor Khan also introduced the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2025/26 and the Capital Investment Strategy 2024/25 - 2034/35, praising the Council's efforts and stating the strategy demonstrated the ambition and how hard the Council had worked to support growth within the borough.

Meetings in March 2025

Proposed aquisition of newbuild homes for affordable rent, Executive Decision - Monday, 31st March, 2025 11.00 am - 31 March 2025

Ahsan Khan, as the Deputy Leader (Housing and Regeneration) and Portfolio Lead Member for Housing & Regeneration, is the recipient of a report recommending the acquisition of 53 newbuild homes at Fellowship Square (Hepworth Place) for affordable rent. The report seeks his approval on several key points:

Approval to use Right to Buy receipts for the acquisition.
Confirmation that the acquisition represents best value for the council.
Approval of the acquisition terms as detailed in the exempt Financial Appendix 2.
Delegation of authority to the Acting Strategic Director, Place, in consultation with other directors, to finalize the heads of terms and legal agreements for the acquisition.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 2.00 pm - 11 March 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan spoke on several key issues during the Cabinet meeting. Regarding the Budget and Council Tax Setting 2025/26, he highlighted the Council's efforts to increase affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Commission, while also acknowledging the significant challenges posed by a shortage of council/social and private rented housing. He noted that the increased use of commercial hotels for temporary accommodation had substantially driven up costs. Councillor Khan explained that the Council had acquired hotels and secured a long-term lease for temporary accommodation due to rising admissions and decreasing departures. He emphasized the Council's commitment to placing families in suitable long-term homes and attributed the difficult situation partly to the lack of action and investment from the previous Government.

Councillor Khan also introduced the report on the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2025/26, including tenant rents and service charges. Furthermore, he introduced the Capital Investment Strategy 2024/25 - 2034/35, expressing gratitude to Portfolio Lead Members and officers for their efforts and stating that the strategy demonstrated the ambition and how hard the Council had worked to support growth within the borough.

During the February 2025 Special Meeting on the Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was a key participant. He seconded Councillor Grace Williams' motion on the budget and council tax for 2025/26 and also proposed the substantive motion. Khan voted in favor of the substantive motion on the budget and council tax setting, the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, and the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26. He also co-moved an amendment with Councillor Kizzy Gardiner regarding on-street parking controls, which stated: > The Council strongly urges that the Executive should not go ahead with assess all relevant evidence and information regarding the proposed revision to the on-street parking controls when it considers the matter in early 2025. This amendment was carried. Khan further participated in a debate on another amendment and seconded a motion concerning Fees and Charges for 2025/26.

Meetings in February 2025

Special Meeting: Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.30 pm - 27 February 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan played a significant role in the Special Meeting regarding the Annual Budget and Council Tax Setting. He seconded the motion moved by Councillor Grace Williams concerning the budget and council tax for 2025/26 and was also a proposer for the substantive motion on this matter. Khan voted in favour of Amendment B (which ultimately fell), the substantive motion on the budget and council tax setting (which was carried), the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26, and the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26.

In addition, Ahsan Khan was actively involved in a debate on proposed revisions to on-street parking controls. He, along with Councillor Kizzy Gardiner, moved an amendment which stated:

The Council strongly urges that the Executive should not go ahead with assess all relevant evidence and information regarding the proposed revision to the on-street parking controls when it considers the matter in early 2025. This amendment was carried. He also spoke during a subsequent debate on another amendment and seconded a motion regarding Fees and Charges for 2025/26.

Cabinet - Thursday, 20th February, 2025 2.00 pm - 20 February 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced the Damp and Mould Policy report. He admitted the Council could have done more regarding damp and mould issues and stated the policy incorporated lessons learned. He also noted that the policy would strengthen the Council’s response to the Government’s consultation on Awaab’s Law. He thanked Mark Crane, Jane Martin, and their teams for their work.

During the January 21st Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in presenting and introducing several significant reports. He introduced the Damp and Mould Policy, emphasizing that it incorporated lessons learned and would enhance the Council's response to Awaab's Law, stating,

Councillor Khan introduced the report and, in doing so, said that it was important that lessons were learned and confirmed that such judgements were taken very seriously by the Council.

He also presented the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024, detailing infrastructure projects like Priory Court and Sutherland Road's SUDS scheme. Furthermore, Councillor Khan introduced reports concerning the procurement of new Cleaning and Mechanical & Electrical Contracts for the Council's Corporate Estate, and he expressed gratitude for the Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028.

Meetings in January 2025

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - 21 January 2025

Ahsan Khan attended the Shareholder Committee meeting on January 14, 2025, as a Committee Member. During the discussion of item 10, More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Update , the Committee raised several questions and suggestions. While it's not explicitly stated that Ahsan Khan individually posed these questions, the Committee, of which he was a member, inquired about why ‘voids’ had not been included as a performance indicator and suggested adding ‘voids’ and ‘energy efficiency’ as new PIs. The Committee also asked about the biggest challenge in relation to performance, requested further details regarding incidents of damp and mould, and inquired about what would enable Mears to deliver effectively for residents.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 2.00 pm - 21 January 2025

Councillor Ahsan Khan played a significant role in introducing several key reports during the Cabinet meeting. He presented the Damp and Mould Policy, acknowledging past shortcomings and emphasizing that the policy incorporated lessons learned and would strengthen the Council's response to Awaab's Law. He specifically stated, Councillor Khan introduced the report and, in doing so, said that it was important that lessons were learned and confirmed that such judgements were taken very seriously by the Council. He also introduced the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024, highlighting infrastructure improvements such as Priory Court and Sutherland Road's SUDS scheme. Additionally, Councillor Khan introduced reports on the Procurement of a new Cleaning Contract and a new Mechanical & Electrical Contract for the Council's Corporate Estate. He also echoed thanks for the Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028.

Throughout 2024, Ahsan Khan demonstrated significant engagement in council activities, particularly focusing on housing and planning matters. He actively participated in council and cabinet meetings across five months, consistently presenting and discussing key reports. His contributions highlight a strong commitment to increasing housing supply, including temporary and settled accommodation for refugee households, and advocating for affordable housing solutions. Khan also played a crucial role in planning discussions, notably the delegation of planning powers from the LLDC and the adoption of supplementary planning documents. He addressed resident concerns regarding housing issues, including safety and repairs, and emphasized the importance of learning from housing ombudsman findings. His work also touched upon infrastructure development and the procurement of essential council services.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During December 2024, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively engaged in council meetings, addressing a range of significant issues. In the Cabinet meeting on December 3rd, he discussed the Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review, explaining the impact of inflation on council services and schemes, including the dormancy of Sixty Bricks and the closure of the Markhouse Centre. He highlighted lessons learned from past experiences, such as the Trumpington Road care home closure, and the implementation of robust governance for the Markhouse Centre. Councillor Khan also presented several key reports, including the Case Analysis of Housing Ombudsman's Determination Findings, emphasizing the importance of learning from these judgments. He introduced the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024, detailing infrastructure improvements like Priory Court and the Sutherland Road SUDS scheme. Furthermore, he introduced reports on the procurement of new Cleaning and Mechanical & Electrical Contracts for the Council's Corporate Estate and echoed thanks for the Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028. On December 12th, Councillor Khan responded to a public statement regarding dangerous windows in council-owned tower blocks, acknowledging the housing pressures and stating that the Council would discuss the issues with officers and the family involved.

Meetings in December 2024

Council - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 7.30 pm - 12 December 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan responded to a public statement concerning dangerous windows in council-owned tower blocks. He stated that the Council was aware of housing pressures and would discuss the issues raised with officers and the family involved.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 2.00 pm - 3 December 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in the Cabinet meeting on December 3rd, 2024. He spoke on the Learning Disabilities Day Opportunities Review, addressing concerns about inflated costs and explaining how inflation had impacted various council services and schemes, including the decision to make Sixty Bricks dormant and the closure of the Markhouse Centre. He emphasized that the council had learned from past experiences, such as the closure of Trumpington Road care home, and had implemented robust governance for the Markhouse Centre closure.

Councillor Khan also introduced several key reports. He presented the Case Analysis of Housing Ombudsman's Determination Findings, stressing the importance of learning from these judgments. He introduced the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Infrastructure Funding Statement 2023/2024, highlighting specific infrastructure improvements like Priory Court and the Sutherland Road Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) scheme, and thanked relevant officers for their work. Additionally, he introduced reports on the procurement of a new Cleaning Contract and a new Mechanical & Electrical Contract for the Council's Corporate Estate. He also echoed thanks regarding the Schools Capital Programme 2024 - 2028.

During the November 5th Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan was actively involved in presenting and discussing several key housing-related reports. He introduced the Housing Scrutiny Themed Review on Housing Options and Support, and the Private Rented Sector Strategy, which included a discussion on the property licensing scheme and advocacy for a decent homes standard. Khan also highlighted the Council's commitment to its borough of sanctuary status by presenting the Increasing Temporary and Settled Accommodation Supply report, noting the successful acquisition of grants for refugee households. Finally, he introduced the Sixty Bricks Dormancy report.

Meetings in November 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 2.00 pm - 5 November 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced several key reports during the Cabinet meeting. He presented the Housing Scrutiny Themed Review - Housing Options and Support, acknowledging the efforts of the former Housing Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Andrew Dixon. Khan also introduced the Private Rented Sector Strategy report, highlighting the property licensing scheme and thanking Councillor Limbajee and officers. He expressed optimism about the Renters Rights Bill and mentioned his and Councillor Limbajee's letter to the previous Government advocating for a decent homes standard in the private rented sector. A significant focus, he noted, would be on leveraging the housing sustainment team's work to prevent residents from leaving the borough if evicted, and he thanked John Coker and his team for their contributions. Additionally, Councillor Khan introduced the report on Increasing Temporary and Settled Accommodation Supply - Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 Acquisitions, expressing satisfaction with the grants received for refugee households and emphasizing the Council's borough of sanctuary commitment, thanking Meera Kumar and her team. Finally, he introduced the Sixty Bricks Dormancy report.

During October 2024, Councillor Ahsan Khan was active in council meetings, particularly concerning housing matters. On October 1st, he introduced reports on Increasing Temporary and Settled Accommodation Supply - Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 Acquisitions, expressing pleasure at the grant awards and highlighting their benefit to refugee households and the Council's commitment to being a borough of sanctuary. He also thanked the Director of Regeneration and her team for their work. On the same day, he was present as a member of the Shareholder Committee, though no specific actions were recorded. Later, on October 16th, at the Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee, he addressed concerns raised by Ms. Amin and Ms. Edwards. He assured Ms. Amin that he had discussed her case and would follow up with officers, and apologized to Ms. Edwards for her negative experiences with broken windows, fire safety, and alleged sexism, promising a thorough investigation and encouraging her to provide further details in writing.

Meetings in October 2024

Housing and Inclusive Economy Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 16 October 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan thanked Ms. Amin for her contribution and indicated he had discussed her case with her previously. He assured the committee that he would follow up with officers on this matter, though he could not disclose specifics during the meeting. He also apologized to Ms. Edwards for her negative experiences concerning broken windows, fire safety issues, and allegations of sexism. Councillor Khan stated these issues would be thoroughly investigated and encouraged Ms. Edwards to provide further details in writing to him and the Committee.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm - 1 October 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced the report on Increasing Temporary and Settled Accommodation Supply - Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 Acquisitions . He expressed his pleasure that LBWF had been awarded the grants, noting that this would assist refugee households and demonstrate the Council's dedication to being a borough of sanctuary . He also extended his gratitude to Meera Kumar, Director of Regeneration, and her team for their efforts. Additionally, Councillor Ahsan Khan introduced the report concerning Sixty Bricks Dormancy .

at the rising of Cabinet, Shareholder Committee - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 2.00 pm - 1 October 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan was present as a Committee Member of the Shareholder Committee meeting on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024. The provided minutes do not record any specific statements or actions made by him during the meeting.

During the September 10th Cabinet meeting, Councillor Ahsan Khan, despite submitting an apology for absence, played an active role in introducing several key reports. He presented on the Delegation of Planning Powers from London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and the adoption of the Leyton Mills Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) , commending the engagement of Hackney Councillors and thanking officers. He also introduced the Local Plan Part 2 (Site Allocations) and redesignation of the Highams Park Neighbourhood Forum , emphasizing the Council's strong planning position and focus on exemplar design. Additionally, he presented the Affordable Housing Strategic Sites Delivery Programme , highlighting it as a testament to officers' work and rapid progress, and noting its potential to benefit thousands of families due to scheme viability and the strong relationship between LBWF and the GLA. He repeatedly expressed gratitude to the officers for their contributions.

Meetings in September 2024

Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 2.00 pm - 10 September 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan submitted an apology for absence from the meeting. However, the reports pack indicates he introduced several key reports. He presented the Delegation of Planning Powers from London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and the adoption of the Leyton Mills Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) , commending the engagement of Hackney Councilors and thanking officers. He also introduced the Local Plan Part 2 (Site Allocations) and redesignation of the Highams Park Neighbourhood Forum , highlighting the Council's strong position due to detailed planning and a focus on exemplar design, and expressing gratitude to the officers. Furthermore, he introduced the Affordable Housing Strategic Sites Delivery Programme , noting it as a testament to the officers' work and the rapid progress made. He emphasized the potential viability of schemes and the strong relationship between LBWF and the GLA, stating the program could benefit thousands of families, and again thanked the officers.

During July 2024, Ahsan Khan participated in one council meeting. On July 18th, he seconded a motion regarding the delegation and transfer of planning power from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to the Council. This motion was unanimously approved.

Meetings in July 2024

Council - Thursday, 18th July, 2024 7.30 pm - 18 July 2024

Councillor Ahsan Khan seconded a motion concerning the delegation and transfer of planning power from the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to the Council. This motion was unanimously approved.