Amin Rahman | Councillor for Bethnal Green West, Tower Hamlets

Councillor Amin Rahman

Aspire Bethnal Green West Chair of Strategic Development Committee

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

Last updated: about 2 months ago

Councillor Amin Rahman's council service across multiple years demonstrates a consistent and evolving focus on development, governance, and scrutiny, with a pronounced emphasis on planning matters in his most recent activities.

Key Themes and Priorities: Rahman's overarching priorities revolve around ensuring robust development processes, effective governance, and diligent scrutiny of council operations. He consistently prioritizes resident welfare, community impact, and the responsible allocation of public funds. His engagement with planning applications is particularly detailed, focusing on aspects like Section 106 contributions, building heights, affordable housing, and community facilities.

Evolution of Focus: While his earlier years (2024-2025) show a broad engagement across various committees including Strategic Development, Audit, and Pensions, his most recent activity in 2026 highlights a more specific concentration on planning enforcement and oversight. This shift suggests a deepening specialization in planning-related issues, particularly concerning external bodies like the Planning Inspectorate.

Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2025, Rahman played a significant leadership role as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee and Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee, demonstrating a commitment to both development strategy and financial oversight. His detailed questioning and focus on due diligence were hallmarks of this period. In 2024, as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, he actively managed numerous meetings, ensuring thorough examination of planning applications. A notable contribution was his strong stance on procedural transparency when signing contracts, emphasizing the need for full explanation and reporting:

When I was asked to sign in, I wasn't fully explained what I'm signing. I wasn't given the full report, and I wasn't even told 190 million pounds of contract was involved. So, 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 it. This is my final comment on it.

In the most recent year, 2026, Rahman's activity as Deputy at the Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee, and his direct inquiry into the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications, underscore his continued commitment to holding developers and regulatory bodies accountable. His question,

Can the Lead Member update us on the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications?

exemplifies his proactive approach to ensuring transparency and progress on significant planning issues.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent pattern throughout Rahman's service is his dedication to scrutiny and governance. He consistently declares interests, demonstrating transparency. His engagement with planning and development matters, from the strategic level to specific application details, has been a constant. He also shows a recurring interest in public safety and addressing anti-social behavior. His voting record indicates a balanced approach, supporting core budget proposals while critically evaluating amendments.

Overall, Amin Rahman's council service reflects a dedicated public servant with a strong commitment to responsible governance and development, whose recent activities indicate a sharpened focus on the intricacies of planning processes and their oversight.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In January 2026, Amin Rahman was active in his role as Deputy at the Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee. He also demonstrated a focus on planning matters by inquiring about the status of the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications during a Council meeting, asking,

Can the Lead Member update us on the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications?

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Amin Rahman attended the Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee as a Deputy. In the Council meeting on January 21st, Councillor Rahman inquired about the status of the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications, asking,

Can the Lead Member update us on the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications?

Meetings in January 2026

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m. - 21 January 2026

Councillor Amin Rahman inquired about the status of the Planning Inspectorate hearing concerning the Truman's Brewery applications, asking, Can the Lead Member update us on the Planning Inspectorate hearing for the Truman's Brewery applications?

Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 6.30 p.m. - 12 January 2026

Amin Rahman attended the Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee on January 12th, 2026, in their capacity as a Deputy for the committee. No specific statements or actions by Amin Rahman were recorded in the provided documents.

Throughout 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was a highly active participant in various council committees, demonstrating a consistent engagement with development, scrutiny, and governance. He took on significant leadership roles, notably being appointed Chair of the Strategic Development Committee in May and continuing in this capacity through multiple meetings. He also served as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee for much of the year and later as Vice-Chair of the Pensions Committee. Rahman's contributions were characterized by detailed questioning and a focus on ensuring due diligence and resident welfare. He frequently inquired about development specifics, including Section 106 contributions, building heights, affordable housing provisions, and community facility management. He also showed a keen interest in addressing anti-social behavior and ensuring the protection of public realm and safety. Rahman was also instrumental in maintaining meeting order and decorum, particularly during public gallery disruptions. His voting record indicates support for main budget motions while being critical of specific amendments. He consistently declared interests when appropriate and actively participated in discussions across a wide range of committees, including Development, Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny, Children & Education Scrutiny, and Pensions.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During December 2025, Amin Rahman was active in two council meetings. On December 11th, he seconded a motion proposed by Councillor Ana Miah to exclude the press and public from a restricted portion of the Pensions Committee agenda. On December 18th, he served as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during that meeting.

Meetings in December 2025

Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 18 December 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman served as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee during the meeting on Thursday, 18th December, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 15 December 2025

Amin Rahman attended the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on December 15, 2025, in his capacity as a Deputy for the committee. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 11 December 2025

Amin Rahman seconded the motion proposed by the Chair, Councillor Ana Miah, to exclude the press and public from the restricted (Part 2) portion of the agenda.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 8 December 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was absent from the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on December 8th, 2025. His apologies were recorded at the start of the meeting.

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 3 December 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman attended the Audit Committee meeting on December 3, 2025. During introductions, he identified himself as Councillor Ahmed Rahman from Green West. He moved that Councillor Harun Miah be appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee, which was seconded by Councillor Abdul Wahid. Note that the transcript refers to him as Ahmed Rahman, while the reports pack refers to him as Amin Rahman.

During November 2025, Amin Rahman was active in several council meetings. On November 6th, he was appointed Vice-Chair of the Extraordinary Pensions Committee for the 2025-26 municipal year and seconded a motion to exclude the press and public from discussing restricted agenda items. He also chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on November 12th and served as Vice Chair of the Development Committee on November 27th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the meetings on November 12th, 19th, or 27th.

Meetings in November 2025

Development Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 27 November 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman served as the Vice Chair of the Development Committee during the meeting on November 27th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 19 November 2025

There is no record of Amin Rahman speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 12 November 2025

Amin Rahman attended the Strategic Development Committee meeting on November 12, 2025, in his capacity as Chair. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 6 November 2025

During the Extraordinary Pensions Committee meeting on November 6th, 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was appointed as the Vice-Chair for the 2025-26 municipal year. He also seconded the Chair's motion to exclude the press and public from the discussion of the restricted (Part 2) agenda items.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 3 November 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman, Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, introduced himself and declared no interests. He played a significant role in the discussion on the Local Plan update, particularly addressing concerns about government announcements on affordable housing. He emphasized that current proposals are not fixed policy and stressed the unique challenges faced by London and Tower Hamlets due to high development levels, arguing for a localized planning approach. Rahman expressed concern that reduced affordable housing targets would not help those on social housing waiting lists or alleviate overcrowding, and could negatively impact infrastructure delivery. He stated the council would strongly lobby against such proposals and challenge them. He explained that planning applications are assessed on merit, with development viability determining social housing delivery. Regarding tall buildings, he clarified that while the plan is more permissive, context and viability remain key. He also addressed infrastructure funding, noting its diverse sources and the Local Plan's role in providing clarity for utility providers. He attributed water pressure issues to Thames Water and internal building systems in taller structures. Rahman acknowledged concerns about the impact of government announcements on affordable housing delivery and agreed to a future paper assessing these impacts on the local plan.

During October 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was appointed Vice-Chair of the Pensions Committee and seconded a motion to exclude the press and public from a meeting. He also introduced himself and declared no pecuniary interests at the Development Committee meeting. Furthermore, Councillor Rahman presided over the Strategic Development Committee meeting as its Chair.

Meetings in October 2025

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 22 October 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman presided over the Strategic Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, in his capacity as Chair. He is also noted as the Chair for a previous meeting on Thursday, 31 July 2025. His role as Chair is consistently listed across the minutes and the public reports pack.

Development Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 16 October 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman introduced himself as representing Bethnal Green West and declared that he had no pecuniary interests to declare.

Council - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 8 October 2025

Amin Rahman, the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, was present at the Council meeting. He moved a motion under procedural rule 12.1 to suspend procedural rule 17. The purpose of this motion was to bring forward petition item 5.6 regarding genocide, defer petitions 5.3 (cricket pitches) and 5.1 (child poverty) to the next meeting, and consider motion 12.3 on Gaza alongside the Gaza petition during the debate.

Quorum wasn't met so meeting has been rescheduled to the next meeting of the Committee, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 2 October 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Pensions Committee for the 2025-26 municipal year. He also seconded the motion to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of restricted items.

During September 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was active in several council meetings. As Chair of the Strategic Development Committee on September 3rd, he opened the meeting, outlined protocols, and declared interests regarding the Orchard agenda item, noting he had received emails and a phone call but had not responded. On September 11th, representing Bethnal Green West at the Development Committee, he made statements including

It is my award, but I am not mine.

On September 16th, at the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee, he proposed Councillor Ahmodul Kabir for the position of Vice-Chair. There is no record of his participation in the Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on September 4th.

Meetings in September 2025

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 16 September 2025

During the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on September 16, 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman proposed Councillor Ahmodul Kabir for the position of Vice-Chair.

Development Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 11 September 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman, representing Bethnal Green West, made a statement regarding No DPIS, only emails. He also stated, It is my award, but I am not mine. Councillor Rahman was present at the meeting, but the minutes do not record any further speaking or actions from him.

Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 4 September 2025

There is no record of Amin Rahman speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 3 September 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman, as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting and welcomed attendees. He outlined the meeting protocol and virtual meeting procedures. He also declared his interests regarding the first agenda item, Orchard, stating that he had been contacted via emails and a phone call. He clarified that he ended the phone conversation immediately upon hearing the name Orchard and had not responded to the emails.

During July 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was actively involved in several council meetings, demonstrating leadership and engagement across various committees. He chaired the Strategic Development Committee on July 8th and July 31st, where he managed proceedings, outlined protocols, and facilitated discussions on planning applications. On July 21st, he served as a Deputy for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. Rahman also took on the role of Vice Chair for the Pensions Committee on July 21st, where he raised questions about performance metrics and fund autonomy. He chaired the Audit Committee on July 28th, setting meeting conduct rules, declaring interests, and posing detailed questions on the audit plan, financial statements, and statutory recommendations. In the Development Committee on July 24th, Rahman actively participated in discussions about an outdoor seating area, expressing concerns about the loss of public realm and potential safety issues, stating,

My main concern is, if we have table on both sides, as a pedestrian, or as a comfortable living field, walk through two rows of people, rows of people on your left and right, eating, um, it is an uncomfortable, um, it's not nice to have people walking through alarm eating.

He emphasized,

So I think the key thing, um, for me, the key, um, deciding factor is the loss of public realm.

He also noted,

a fear of losing public realm. We have members who want to support the, uh, economy at the same time our duty is to protect the public interest.

and

Yeah. I mean, it's the walkway that's going to be used by the staff or the public of the restaurant, and the pedestrians walking at the same time, and it, I think it creates a safety issue there.

During the July 31st Strategic Development Committee meeting, he intervened to restore order when the public gallery disrupted proceedings, stating,

Ladies and gentlemen, please, please, please. This is a meeting of the council in public, not a public meeting. Can we please have silence whilst Councillor Hussain is explaining his interests. There is, we do not wish to go this far. There is the ability to clear the chamber. We do not want to do that. But if behaviour like this continues, we may well have no option. It's in your interest to listen to people. Please don't heckle. Please treat people with respect as we will treat you with respect. And listen to what you have to say and ask questions of that and reach a decision. We can only do that with your patience and with your support in the gallery. I appreciate there may be some difficulty hearing. We're doing our best in that respect. And the chair has asked you to raise hand if there is a difficulty. But heckling, shouting will not achieve anything tonight. Please, we want this meeting conducted with the quorum, not only from councillors, but also from you in the public gallery. We want to serve residents as best we can. Please allow us to do that without the barracking.

Meetings in July 2025

Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 31 July 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman, as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting and managed its proceedings. He addressed initial technical difficulties and outlined the meeting protocol, including introductions and the declaration of interests. During the meeting, he intervened to restore order when the public gallery disrupted Councillor Koburu Hussain's declaration of interests. He firmly addressed the gallery, stating:

Ladies and gentlemen, please, please, please. This is a meeting of the council in public, not a public meeting. Can we please have silence whilst Councillor Hussain is explaining his interests. There is, we do not wish to go this far. There is the ability to clear the chamber. We do not want to do that. But if behaviour like this continues, we may well have no option. It's in your interest to listen to people. Please don't heckle. Please treat people with respect as we will treat you with respect. And listen to what you have to say and ask questions of that and reach a decision. We can only do that with your patience and with your support in the gallery. I appreciate there may be some difficulty hearing. We're doing our best in that respect. And the chair has asked you to raise hand if there is a difficulty. But heckling, shouting will not achieve anything tonight. Please, we want this meeting conducted with the quorum, not only from councillors, but also from you in the public gallery. We want to serve residents as best we can. Please allow us to do that without the barracking.

He also requested committee members to declare any signed petitions related to Save Brick Lane or the applications. Before moving to the vote on the first application, he asked Paul and Ian for final advice. In his capacity as Chair, he also signed the minutes of the previous meeting and the meeting held on 08 July 2025.

Audit Committee - Monday, 28th July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 28 July 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman chaired the Audit Committee meeting, opening the session and outlining his role as interim chair. He proposed rules for meeting conduct, including parking political undertones and sticking to one question at a time to maintain discussion flow. He declared nothing to declare when asked for interests and congratulated Councillor Haroun Mair on his appointment as Vice Chair. Rahman introduced the agenda item on the audit committee's terms of reference and invited Farhana Sahir to present. He posed several questions regarding the audit plan, including how to reduce the risk profile and materiality in future years, gaining comfort over opening balances for unqualified opinions, the planning scope and testing, and the impact of leadership changes in the resources team. He asked Stephen Reid to explain the calculation of materiality and clarified risk categorization with Councillor Ahmed, emphasizing that the combination of risks drives the overall designation. Rahman also inquired if EY considered electoral circumstances or PwC's 2014 audit in relation to the risk of removal from office. He moved the meeting on to Tower Hamlets items, inviting presentations on the Council's response to the audit plan and asking questions about the transfer of powers from LLDC and the council's readiness for IFRS 16 requirements. Following the presentation of the draft statement of accounts, he asked for questions and inquired about interim audits and the operational mechanism for requesting audit evidence. He requested a breakdown of an increase in the chief executive's gross expenditure. Finally, Rahman moved to an update on statutory recommendations and recommended that the committee note the publication of the 24-25 Draft Statement of Accounts and significant accounting judgments. He also seconded the motion to appoint Councillor Harun Miah as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee. Previously, he was listed as a member of the Audit Committee and Vice-Chair at a meeting on 24 April 2025.

Development Committee - Thursday, 24th July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 24 July 2025

During the Development Committee meeting on July 24th, 2025, Amin Rahman actively participated by asking clarifying questions regarding the outdoor seating area, specifically inquiring about the number of seats and tables, and requesting further details on the reasoning behind any objections raised. Rahman also shared a personal experience from a site visit, highlighting concerns about the limited space for pedestrian passage when tables and chairs were placed in the proposed area, stating,

My main concern is, if we have table on both sides, as a pedestrian, or as a comfortable living field, walk through two rows of people, rows of people on your left and right, eating, um, it is an uncomfortable, um, it's not nice to have people walking through alarm eating.

Rahman's primary reasons for potential refusal centered on the loss of public realm, stating,

So I think the key thing, um, for me, the key, um, deciding factor is the loss of public realm.

Further elaborating on this, Rahman expressed

a fear of losing public realm. We have members who want to support the, uh, economy at the same time our duty is to protect the public interest.

Additional concerns raised by Rahman included the health and safety of pedestrians when tables are in use, noting,

Yeah. I mean, it's the walkway that's going to be used by the staff or the public of the restaurant, and the pedestrians walking at the same time, and it, I think it creates a safety issue there.

Pensions Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 21 July 2025

Amin Rahman, in his capacity as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting, outlining attendance and voting procedures. He was subsequently nominated and approved as the Vice Chair of the committee. Councillor Rahman raised a question about the performance against SIPA KPIs, noting variability and seeking comparative data with other London boroughs. He also inquired about the vacancy of an admitted bodies representative and the scheduling of meetings around Eid. Later, he voiced concerns regarding the lack of member consultation on LGPS reforms and the potential impact on the fund's autonomy.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 21 July 2025

Amin Rahman was listed as a Deputy for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 16 July 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was appointed as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 15 July 2025

Amin Rahman was a member of the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee for the meeting on July 15th, 2025. No specific statements or actions by Amin Rahman were recorded in the provided documents.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 8 July 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on July 8, 2025. He opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and outlined the meeting protocols, including procedures for virtual participation and addressing the committee. He facilitated the introductions of committee members, noting any declarations of interest. Rahman also oversaw the appointment of the Vice-Chair, Councillor Lillou Ahmed, by calling for nominations and a vote. He introduced agenda items concerning the committee's terms of reference, previous meeting minutes, and guidance on hearing objections. Rahman then introduced the planning application for the Tevye Estate (PA 24/00922), inviting officers to present the report. He also managed the public speaking portion of the meeting, inviting objectors and supporters to address the committee. Throughout the meeting, Rahman ensured the proceedings followed the established agenda and protocols.

During June 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was actively involved in council meetings. He began the month by substituting for Councillor Abu Choudhury and seconding the nomination of Councillor Sabina Khan for Scrutiny Lead Member for Finance and Resources at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on June 2nd. Later, on June 11th, he was a prominent participant in the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, emphasizing punctuality, correcting meeting minutes (including a misspelling of his name and an incorrect apology entry), and clarifying his vote on the education subcommittee. He also inquired about the nomination process for the community safety role and sought clarification on Councillor Goulam's attendance and domicile care, raising concerns about managing conflicts of interest with former cabinet members. Regarding the hate crime report, he stressed its apolitical nature and supported a six-month review. He further questioned the impact of a domiciliary care service tender failure on adult social care plans and manifesto commitments, particularly concerning spot purchasing costs. At the Development Committee meeting on June 26th, as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, Rahman strongly supported the demolition and redevelopment of Albert Jacob House, specifically endorsing the inclusion of family-sized homes and noting the development's balanced scale. He stated the proposal had been considered ASSA and highlighted the importance of delivering needed homes.

Meetings in June 2025

Development Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 26 June 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman, Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, expressed strong support for the application to demolish Albert Jacob House and redevelop the site. He particularly approved of the inclusion of family-sized homes, suggesting a desire for more such units in the future to address housing needs. Rahman commented on the unique nature of the development's scale, noting it was neither too high nor too low, and emphasized the necessity of delivering needed homes, stating the proposal had been considered ASSA.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 11 June 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was an active participant in the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting. He addressed the importance of punctuality for committee members and made several corrections to the meeting minutes, including a misspelling of his name, an incorrect entry regarding apologies, and a clarification of his vote on the education subcommittee. He also sought to clarify the nomination process for the community safety role and inquired about guidance from legal or democratic services concerning Councillor Goulam's attendance and domicile care. Councillor Rahman raised concerns about managing conflicts of interest involving former cabinet members. During discussions on the hate crime report, he emphasized the apolitical nature of the session and praised the suggestion for a six-month review. He further questioned the impact of the domiciliary care service tender failure on the administration's adult social care plans, specifically regarding manifesto commitments and the cost implications of spot purchasing.

Rearranged from 20 May 2025, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 2 June 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman substituted for Councillor Abu Choudhury and seconded the nomination of Councillor Sabina Khan for the position of Scrutiny Lead Member for Finance and Resources.

During May 2025, Amin Rahman was appointed as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee.

Meetings in May 2025

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 14 May 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was appointed as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee.

During April 2025, Amin Rahman was actively involved in several council meetings. In the Council meeting on April 2nd, he voted against amendments proposed by Councillors Marc Francis and Nathalie Bienfait, but voted in favor of the main Budget Motion. At the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on April 15th, Rahman inquired about the high rates of Anti-Social Behaviour in Poplar HARCA, the process for RSLs to let vacant units, and the number of RSL void properties. His participation in the Strategic Development Committee on April 23rd was extensive, where he questioned the agenda order, sought clarification on various aspects of a development including elevator numbers, building status, construction duration, parking for taxi drivers and residents, room heights in affordable housing, the definition of social rent, car-free zone policies, the number and affordability of family homes, the use of a community hub, and the justification for increased building height. Finally, at the Audit Committee meeting on April 24th, his attendance and past roles were noted, including his virtual attendance in December 2024 and in-person attendance as Vice-Chair in February and March 2025. In the March meeting, he declared receiving an email concerning a restricted item.

Meetings in April 2025

Audit Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 24 April 2025

During the Audit Committee meeting on April 24, 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman's previous attendance and roles in earlier meetings were noted. He was in attendance virtually for the December 4, 2024 meeting and present in person as Vice-Chair for the February 24 and March 13, 2025 meetings. In the March 13 meeting, he declared receiving an email concerning a restricted item but had not responded to its contents.

Development Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 24 April 2025

Amin Rahman served as the Vice Chair of the Development Committee and was present at the meeting on 24th April 2025.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 23 April 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman introduced himself and declared no interests. He inquired about a switch in the agenda order, with the Chair explaining that the most substantial application was moved forward due to public interest. Rahman then asked several clarifying questions regarding the development, including the number of elevators, whether it was an existing building being developed on, and concerns about the construction period. He also raised questions about parking availability for private hire taxi drivers and residents with cars, emphasizing the existing parking issues in the borough and the potential impact on the amenity of the development. Rahman sought clarification on the height of rooms in the new affordable housing units and the definition of social rent. He also questioned the car-free zone policy, specifically regarding parking priority for three-bedroom units and whether it applied to previous car owners or any new resident. Furthermore, he asked about the number of family homes among the affordable housing units and their affordability for local people, and how the community hub would be used and managed. He also inquired about the justification for the increase in building height, with the response detailing how the site's intensification and maximization of housing provision, along with design improvements accepted by the quality review panel, addressed concerns about the local skyline and townscape.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 15 April 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman introduced himself at the start of the meeting and declared he had no interests to declare. He raised questions regarding the significantly higher reported instances of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in Poplar HARCA compared to other Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). Additionally, he sought clarification on the process by which RSLs make vacant units available for letting and requested figures pertaining to RSL void properties.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 2 April 2025

During the Council meeting on April 2nd, 2025, Amin Rahman was present and participated in voting. He voted Against amendments proposed by Councillor Marc Francis and Councillor Nathalie Bienfait. He also voted For the main Budget Motion put forward by Mayor Lutfur Rahman and Councillor Saied Ahmed. No other statements or actions by Amin Rahman were recorded in the provided documents.

During March 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman, in his capacity as Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, declared receipt of an email pertaining to a restricted item, noting that he had not yet responded to its contents.

Meetings in March 2025

Extraordinary, Audit Committee - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 6.45 p.m. - 13 March 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman, serving as the Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, declared that he had received an email concerning a restricted item but had not yet responded to its contents.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.45 p.m. - 12 March 2025

Amin Rahman was listed as a member of the Strategic Development Committee present at the meeting on 15 January 2025. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action in the provided documents for the meeting on 12th March 2025.

During February 2025, Councillor Amin Rahman was present at the Development Committee meeting on February 6th, where he declared no interests. He actively engaged in discussions about the community hub, posing questions regarding the Council's ownership, management, and potential lease terms, and exploring the possibility of full Council ownership and management. He also attended the Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on February 13th as a substitute member, though no specific actions were recorded for him. Rahman had apologies for the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on February 24th due to attending an extraordinary audit committee meeting. He did not make any recorded statements or take actions during the Budget Meeting of the Council on February 26th.

Meetings in February 2025

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 26 February 2025

Based on the provided transcript, Amin Rahman did not make any statements or take any actions during the Budget Meeting of the Council on February 26th, 2025. The transcript primarily features discussions and debates among the Speaker, Monitoring Officer, Chief Executive, Mayor, and other councillors regarding budget amendments.

Extraordinary - , Audit Committee - Monday, 24th February, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 24 February 2025

As Chair of the Audit Committee, Amin Rahman facilitated the meeting, managing the agenda and directing discussions. He opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and acknowledged apologies. He expressed concern about the late release of papers and updated the committee on a prior informal meeting.

During the EY External Audit Report discussion (Item 2.1), he introduced the item, offered himself and the auditors for questions, and directed questions to relevant parties. He specifically inquired about the BVI report and its assurance over financial controls, as well as the availability of a tracker for recommendations and the timeline for responding to statutory recommendations. He stated:

Before I come back to you, Councillor Ahmed, I've got a couple of questions of my own.

He then moved the meeting through the agenda items, including Pension Fund Accounts (Item 2.2), Statement of Accounts 2023-24 (Item 3.1), Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Capital Strategy (Item 3.2), and Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud Implementation of Recommendations (Item 3.3). For each item, he invited questions and thanked presenters. During the Statement of Accounts discussion, he addressed concerns about the annual governance statement, clarified which version was being discussed, and inquired about the source of a statistic regarding affordable homes. He also asked the audit committee to recommend to council to approve and adopt the policies and strategies at 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6. Regarding the Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud Implementation of Recommendations, he solicited input on areas for further detailed discussion.

Finally, he moved the meeting into a private session (Section 4) to discuss a sensitive issue, confirming he had raised the issue of the mayor quoting from a restricted document with relevant officers and requested that the next section be recorded.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 24th February, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 24 February 2025

Amin Rahman was noted as having apologies for the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on 2025-02-24, as he was attending an extraordinary meeting for the audit committee.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 13 February 2025

Amin Rahman attended the Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 2025-02-13 as a substitute member. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

Development Committee - Thursday, 6th February, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 6 February 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was present at the meeting and declared no interests. He raised questions concerning the community hub, inquiring about the Council's ownership and management of the facility, as well as potential lease terms. He also explored the possibility of the Council holding complete ownership and management of the community hub.

During the January 15th, 2025 Strategic Development Committee meeting, Councillor Amin Rahman introduced himself and declared no disclosable interests. He actively engaged in discussions regarding a proposed development, posing numerous questions about Section 106 contributions, building height relative to surrounding structures, potential financial aid for the school, and the specifics of the community building's purpose, management, and maintenance. Councillor Rahman also inquired about playground size, the possibility of upper-level playgrounds, and the meaning of symbols on existing drawings. He expressed concern about drug-related activity in the car park and the relocation of the playground. Following his inquiries, he proposed that officers prepare a short report for further discussion if permission was granted and subsequently agreed to adjourn for this report.

Meetings in January 2025

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 22 January 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman introduced himself at the Strategic Development Committee meeting on January 15th, 2025, declaring no disclosable interests but noting receipt of communications regarding all agendas. He raised several questions concerning the proposed development, including the Section 106 contribution figures, the height difference compared to nearby residential blocks, and potential financial assistance for the school from developers. Councillor Rahman also sought clarification on the purpose, management, and maintenance of the proposed community building, as well as the size difference between the proposed and current playgrounds, and the possibility of upper-level playgrounds. He inquired about the meaning of circles on existing drawings and whether the applicant had been consulted on mitigating construction impacts on children. Furthermore, he asked about the proposed scheme's height relative to surrounding tall buildings. Expressing concern about drug-taking observed in the car park during a site visit and the relocation of the playground, Councillor Rahman proposed that if permission were granted, officers should prepare a short report for further discussion. He later agreed with the proposal to adjourn for a report.

Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 22 January 2025

Councillor Amin Rahman was present at the Council meeting on January 22, 2025. However, the available documentation indicates that they did not speak or take any specific action during the meeting.

Throughout 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman was a consistently active participant in council proceedings, primarily in his roles as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee and Vice Chair of the Development Committee and Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee. He presided over numerous Strategic Development Committee meetings, demonstrating strong leadership by opening sessions, outlining procedures, facilitating discussions on planning applications, and managing votes. His engagement with planning applications was detailed, often involving questioning petitioners, applicants, and staff on policy, infrastructure, design, and community impact. Rahman also took on the role of Vice Chair for the Development Committee and the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee, where he actively contributed to discussions, particularly regarding housing and community facilities. A significant moment occurred in September when he expressed strong dissatisfaction with the process of signing a contract document, emphasizing the need for full explanation and reporting: > When I was asked to sign in, I wasn't fully explained what I'm signing. I wasn't given the full report, and I wasn't even told 190 million pounds of contract was involved. So, 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 it. This is my final comment on it. He consistently declared interests when appropriate, demonstrating transparency in his dealings. His activities spanned nine months, highlighting his dedication to council governance and development oversight.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During December 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman, representing Bethnal Green West and Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, declared no interests beyond receiving numerous emails and phone calls, which he stated he did not respond to. He reiterated this declaration, noting that like his colleagues, he had received a significant volume of correspondence but had not acted upon it. Amin Rahman also served as a Deputy for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him in that capacity.

Meetings in December 2024

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 17 December 2024

Amin Rahman was listed as a Deputy for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. No specific statements or actions by Amin Rahman were recorded in the provided documents for this meeting.

Extraordinary Meeting, Strategic Development Committee - Monday, 9th December, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 9 December 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman, representing Bethnal Green West and serving as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, declared no interests beyond receiving numerous emails and phone calls, which he stated he did not respond to. He reiterated this declaration, noting that like his colleagues, he had received a significant volume of correspondence but had not acted upon it.

, Audit Committee - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 4 December 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman, Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the Audit Committee meeting by thanking Councillor Harun Miah for his leadership and acknowledging the recent Best Value Inspection Report. He emphasized the need for the committee to improve its functioning and operation, stating,

I think it's imperative that all of us look to improve the functioning and operation of this committee. Now more than ever.

He also stressed the importance of objectivity and avoiding politicization within the committee:

I think I also recognise that at times, issues raised in audit committee have been politicised. And I'd like to remind the committee that this is not a forum for politicisation.

Rahman initiated introductions and declarations of interest, then moved through the agenda. He invited members to approve the unrestricted minutes of the previous meeting, noting an amendment. He then introduced the auditors' reports from Deloitte and EY, requesting key points and outlining the purpose of the reports. He specifically asked Jonathan Gooding and Angus Fish to present the Deloitte reports and Steve Reid to present the EY reports.

He expressed gratitude to Deloitte for their work over the past six years, particularly thanking Angus Fish for coming out of retirement to assist with audit closures. He then posed questions to EY regarding the valuation of land and property, the HRA gain, and the timeline for signing accounts. He also inquired about the council's record-keeping accuracy and the robustness of its systems in light of staff departures and organizational memory.

Finally, Rahman asked EY if they agreed with Deloitte's recommendations for improvements, including those related to the information the audit committee should receive.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 2nd December, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 2 December 2024

There is no record of Amin Rahman speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript. The transcript mentions Councillor Amina Rahman as having sent apologies, but this is a different individual.

During November 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman, in his capacity as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, presided over the meeting on November 13th. He commenced the meeting by outlining procedural protocols and virtual meeting guidelines. He managed the agenda by varying the order of business to address item 6.1 first, citing its importance for members who attended the October 9th meeting. He facilitated presentations and subsequent discussions and votes on agenda items, including 6.1 and 5.1 (the planning application for 7 Brannon Street). He also managed introductions and declarations of interest from new members. The minutes from the previous meeting on October 9th indicate that he signed off on that meeting as Chair.

Meetings in November 2024

Development Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 28 November 2024

Amin Rahman served as Vice Chair of the Development Committee meeting on November 28, 2024. He was thanked for his help in this role. Councillor Rahman also made a 'fair comment', for which he was thanked.

Strategic Development Committee - Monday, 25th November, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 25 November 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman was nominated and elected to chair item 4.1, 7 Burnham Street. He accepted the role and thanked the committee.

Council - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 20 November 2024

Amin Rahman, Councillor for Bethnal Green West and Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, clarified why an emergency motion was not accepted. He explained that the motion didn't reach his stage for consideration regarding audience requirements. The motion was rejected based on reasons provided by the monitoring officer. Rahman stated that the Chief Executive would address the issues surrounding the best value inspection, providing an opportunity for the Labour group to submit motions in the future. He, along with the monitoring officer and the Chief Executive, have taken the issues on board and requested the Chief Executive Officer to address them.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 13 November 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman, as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting, outlining protocols for addressing the committee and virtual meeting procedures. He declared receiving emails regarding the day's agenda. He varied the order of business to address item 6.1 first, explaining its necessity for members present at the October 9th meeting, and then invited Paul Beckenham and Ian Austin to present the report back on this item. Following the vote on item 6.1, he thanked the presenters and opened the floor for members' questions and thoughts. Later, after the vote on item 5.1 (planning application for 7 Brannon Street), he asked Paul to report on the votes, thanked him, and indicated potential changes, allowing members a few minutes. He also requested new members to introduce themselves and declare any interests. Finally, he invited Paul to introduce agenda item 5.1 for decision. The minutes from the previous meeting on 9 October 2024 indicate that Councillor Amin Rahman, as Chair, signed off on the meeting which ended at 10:04 p.m.

During October 2024, Amin Rahman chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on October 9th. In this role, he reminded the Committee about the pre-election period restriction against discussing party political content. There is no record of Amin Rahman speaking or taking any action during the Audit Committee meeting on October 10th.

Meetings in October 2024

Audit Committee - Thursday, 10th October, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 10 October 2024

There is no record of Amin Rahman speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 9 October 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on 9 October 2024. In his capacity as Chair, he previously advised the Committee during the pre-election period that party political content must not be discussed. He also presided over the end of the previous meeting on 28 August 2024, which concluded at 10:38 p.m.

Development Committee - Thursday, 3rd October, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 3 October 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman attended the Development Committee meeting. He echoed concerns raised by another councillor regarding a planning matter. These concerns included the potential loss of businesses, increased traffic congestion, and the impact on emergency services.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 2 October 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman was present at the Council meeting on October 2nd, 2024. However, the provided documents contain no record of any statements made or actions taken by them during the meeting.

During September 2024, Amin Rahman was elected Vice Chair of the Development Committee and chaired an agenda item in the absence of the Chair. He declared a non-pecuniary interest in a Tree Preservation Order and excused himself from that part of the meeting. He also declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, stating he sits on the THCH board. Rahman served as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee and opened an Extraordinary Meeting of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, where he explained the call-in process and reminded members about professional conduct. He expressed strong dissatisfaction with the process of signing a document related to a contract, stating:

When I was asked to sign in, I wasn't fully explained what I'm signing. I wasn't given the full report, and I wasn't even told 190 million pounds of contract was involved. So, 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 it. This is my final comment on it.

He was also listed as a substitute member for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, with no record of him speaking or taking action.

Meetings in September 2024

Extraordinary Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 30th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 30 September 2024

Amin Rahman, in his capacity as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the Extraordinary Meeting of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. He explained the call-in process and outlined the agenda, which focused on the Dormitory Care Service Contact Award. He also reminded committee members about professional conduct, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an open mind and being concise. At the conclusion of the meeting, Rahman expressed his dissatisfaction with the process of signing a document related to the contract, stating:

When I was asked to sign in, I wasn't fully explained what I'm signing. I wasn't given the full report, and I wasn't even told 190 million pounds of contract was involved. So, 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 it. This is my final comment on it.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 16th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 16 September 2024

During the declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPIs), Councillor Amin Rahman stated that he sits on the THCH board (Tower Hamlets Community Housing Board).

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 10 September 2024

Amin Rahman was listed as a substitute member for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 10th September 2024. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during this meeting.

Development Committee - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 5 September 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman was elected Vice Chair of the Development Committee for the 2024-25 term. He chaired agenda item 7.1, concerning PA/24/00368 at Stepney Green, in the absence of the Chair. Additionally, he declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 7.3, the Dinmont Estate E2 Tree Preservation Order 2024/2, and subsequently excused himself from the remainder of the meeting for that specific item.

During August 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on August 28th. In his capacity as Chair, he opened the meeting, outlined protocols, and declared his interests. He also addressed an administrative error regarding the number of committee members. Rahman then led discussions on two planning applications: PA/23/02375 (Former Westferry Printworks) and PA/21/02707 (Whitechapel Road Development Site). For both applications, he facilitated the participation of objectors and applicants, and posed detailed questions to all parties concerning various aspects including planning policies, infrastructure, resident feedback, design elements, and environmental impacts. He concluded the meeting by signing the minutes.

Meetings in August 2024

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 28th August, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 28 August 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman, as the Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting and outlined the protocol for addressing the committee, including virtual proceedings and the need to stick to agenda items due to the pre-election period. He declared that he had nothing to declare apart from being contacted about agenda items via email and phone, but had not responded. He also advised the Committee that due to an administrative error, the agenda incorrectly listed nine Members when there are currently eight, noting Councillor James King's removal and a vacant position. Rahman then chaired discussions on two planning applications. For Planning Application PA/23/02375 (Former Westferry Printworks), he invited objectors and the applicant to speak, and subsequently asked questions to all parties regarding various aspects of the application, including the Department for Education's agreement policy, S106 agreements, Thames Water's infrastructure, resident feedback, affordable housing, and daylight/sunlight impacts. For Planning Application PA/21/02707 (Whitechapel Road Development Site), he similarly invited objectors and the applicant to speak, and then posed questions to officers and applicants concerning the use of York stone paving, access rights, planter placement, bench location, daylight/sunlight assessment, green space provision, and land use consistency. At the end of the meeting, he signed the minutes as Chair.

During July 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman was active in his roles as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee and Chair of the Strategic Development Committee. In the Strategic Development Committee meeting on July 16th, he opened the session, outlined meeting protocols, initiated the election of a Vice Chair, and proposed the approval of amended terms of reference and the meeting start time. He also oversaw the approval of previous meeting minutes and declared receipt of public correspondence regarding specific application references. While present at the Audit Committee meeting on July 8th, no specific actions or statements were recorded. He was also noted as not having any recorded activity in the Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on July 11th and the Council meeting on July 17th.

Meetings in July 2024

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 23 July 2024

Amin Rahman was present at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on July 23, 2024. However, according to the available transcript excerpt, he did not speak or take any actions during the portion of the meeting covered by the transcript.

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 17 July 2024

There is no record of Amin Rahman saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 2024-07-17.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 16 July 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman, as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting and outlined the protocol for addressing the committee, including virtual meeting procedures. He initiated the election of Councillor Iqbal as Vice Chair and proposed the approval of the amended terms of reference and the 6:30 pm start time. He also oversaw the approval of the amended minutes from the May 14th, 2024 meeting. During the meeting, he declared receipt of correspondence from the public regarding application references PA/24/00184 & PA/24/00187. He signed the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record and his signature appears as Chair at the end of the minutes.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 11 July 2024

Amin Rahman did not say or do anything recorded in the provided minutes for the Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 2024-07-11.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 9 July 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman is a substitute member of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. He was elected Scrutiny Lead for Resources at the Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 21 May 2024. There is no record of him speaking or taking specific actions during this meeting on July 9th, 2024, beyond his role as a substitute member.

Audit Committee - Monday, 8th July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 8 July 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman was present at the Audit Committee meeting on July 8th, 2024, in his capacity as Vice-Chair. The minutes do not record any specific statements or actions taken by him during the meeting.

During June 2024, Amin Rahman was active in two council meetings. In the Development Committee meeting on June 12th, he declared an interest in agenda item 7.1 (Red Hood Community Centre) due to his brother's involvement and stepped down from chairing that item. He was nominated and elected as Vice Chair for the municipal year and also served as Vice Chair for agenda item 5.1. During this item, he raised questions about the reduction in intermediate housing, unit sizes, and differences in community centre plans. He also questioned the scope of the consultation process for the application at 8 White Road and when the scheme was first proposed.

In the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on June 24th, Amin Rahman declared an interest as a member of the THCH board and was appointed as the Vice Chair of the committee. He also asked a clarifying question regarding affordable housing figures and whether they exceeded the target.

Meetings in June 2024

Extraordinary, Audit Committee - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 6.00 p.m. - 27 June 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman served as the Vice Chair of the Audit Committee at the meeting on June 27, 2024. However, the provided document does not indicate that he spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 24th June, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 24 June 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman introduced himself and declared an interest as a member of the THCH board. He was nominated and subsequently appointed as the Vice Chair of the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee. During the meeting, he asked a clarifying question about the figures presented, specifically concerning affordable homes and whether they exceeded the target.

Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 12 June 2024

During the Development Committee meeting on June 12, 2024, Amin Rahman declared an interest in agenda item 7.1 (Red Hood Community Centre) due to his brother, Martha Hussein, being a managing committee member and secretary. He clarified he had no other pecuniary interest. Amin Rahman was nominated and elected as Vice Chair for the municipal year. He stepped down from chairing the meeting for agenda item 5.1 (Red Hood Community Centre redevelopment) due to his declared interest, requesting Councillor Ramana to chair in his place, and subsequently took on the role of Vice Chair for that item. While serving as Vice Chair for item 5.1, he inquired about the reduction in intermediate housing and the size of the units not being provided, as well as the size difference of the community centre between the previously approved and current proposed plans. Later, during item 7.2, Amin Rahman questioned the scope of the consultation process for the application at 8 White Road, asking if it was limited to surrounding residents or a broader group, and sought clarification on when the scheme was first proposed.

During May 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman was active in two council meetings. On May 8th, in his role as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, he questioned petitioners about their engagement with local preventative work and voted in favor of the main Budget Motion. On May 14th, he chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting, welcoming attendees, outlining meeting procedures, and guiding the committee through the agenda. He facilitated discussions on planning applications, specifically seeking clarification on head height and details regarding segregated cycle infrastructure and residential proposals for application PA/23/01679. While present at the Annual Meeting on May 15th, the provided transcript indicates he did not actively participate in discussions.

Meetings in May 2024

Audit Committee - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 23 May 2024

Councillor Ayman Rahman attended the Audit Committee meeting on May 23, 2024. He introduced himself and stated that he had no Declarations of Pecuniary Interest (DPIs).

Hi everyone, Councillor Ayman Rahman, no DPI.

The transcript also mentions a request to appoint Amina Rahman as vice chair, but it is unclear if Ayman Rahman made this request or voted on it.

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 15 May 2024

Based on the provided transcript, Amin Rahman did not say or do anything during the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 15th, 2024. The transcript primarily covers the election of a new speaker and related discussions.

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 14 May 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on May 14, 2024. He opened the meeting by welcoming attendees and introducing himself as the Chair. He then outlined the meeting etiquette and virtual meeting procedures, instructing members on how to speak and be respectful. Rahman guided the committee through the agenda, moving from approving previous minutes to discussing planning applications. He introduced agenda items, invited officers to present information, and facilitated the question-and-answer sessions. When discussing planning application PA/23/01679, he asked for clarification on a question regarding head height and sought further information on potential segregated cycle infrastructure and residential proposals. After hearing from officers and members, Rahman closed the question period and invited debate on the application before calling for a vote.

Council - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 8 May 2024

During the Council meeting on May 8th, 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman, in his capacity as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, posed a question regarding preventative work during the presentation of a petition. He asked the petitioners about their discussions and experiences with local organizations involved in prevent work. Additionally, Councillor Rahman voted in favor of the main Budget Motion.

During April 2024, Councillor Amin Rahman chaired the Strategic Development Committee meeting on April 3rd. In this capacity, he opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, introduced staff, and facilitated introductions and declarations of interest among committee members. He declared an interest in the E1 nightclub due to attending events there and its proximity to a site discussed in a report. Councillor Rahman also requested the approval of previous minutes, noting an omission:

I think I'm not mentioned and I was here. He then guided the meeting through presentations and discussions, ultimately calling for a vote on a planning application. He presided over the meeting and signed off as Chair. On April 25th, Councillor Rahman was present at the Development Committee meeting, but there is no record of him speaking or taking specific actions.

Meetings in April 2024

Development Committee - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 25 April 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman was present at the Development Committee meeting on April 25th, 2024. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 3rd April, 2024 5.30 p.m. - 3 April 2024

Councillor Amin Rahman, as Chair of the Strategic Development Committee, opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and introduced the area manager, Gareth. He asked committee members to introduce themselves and declare any interests. He declared an interest in the E1 nightclub due to attending events there, noting its proximity to the News International site mentioned in the report. He requested the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, pointing out an omission:

I think I'm not mentioned and I was here. He then asked for apologies for absence. Later, he invited Gareth to present guidance for agenda item 3 and subsequently invited Gareth and the planning case officer, Ricky Weah, to present the planning application for decision (Agenda item 5.1). After the presentation, he opened the floor for members' questions and asked Gareth and Ian for final advice before proceeding to a vote. He then called for a show of hands in favour of the application. Councillor Rahman presided over the meeting and signed off as Chair at its conclusion.