Councillor Ana Miah
Email: ana.miah@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Across her council service, Councillor Ana Miah has consistently demonstrated a commitment to procedural governance and active participation, with a pronounced increase in leadership and focus in recent years, particularly in 2025.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Miah's work has centered on two main areas: financial oversight and regulation. Her involvement in the Pensions Committee, especially as Chair in 2025, highlights a significant focus on the responsible management of pension funds. Concurrently, her consistent presence and leadership in the Licensing Committee and its sub-committees underscore a dedication to regulatory processes and ensuring due diligence in licensing matters.
Evolution of Focus:
While 2024 saw Miah actively chairing both Licensing and Pensions Committees, 2025 marks a clear elevation of her role, specifically as the Chair of the Pensions Committee. This appointment signifies a deepening of her responsibility and likely an increased strategic involvement in financial governance. Her engagement in broader council matters, such as voting on the Budget Motion in April 2025, also indicates a growing scope of influence beyond committee work.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years):
In 2025, Miah's most significant contributions were undoubtedly as Chair of the Pensions Committee. Her procedural leadership in this role was evident in her frequent motions to exclude the press and public from sensitive discussions, ensuring the confidentiality of financial matters. She was instrumental in the committee's functioning, facilitating introductions, guiding discussions, and playing a key part in the election of the Vice-Chair. Her active participation in the Council meeting in April 2025, where she voted against amendments and supported the main Budget Motion, also represents a notable contribution to broader financial decisions.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
A consistent pattern throughout Miah's recorded activity is her strong adherence to procedure and her proactive engagement in committee leadership. She consistently chairs meetings, moves motions, and actively questions and guides discussions. The recurring theme of moving to exclude the press and public from certain agenda items, particularly in 2025, points to a consistent interest in managing sensitive information responsibly. Her dual involvement in both financial oversight (Pensions) and regulatory matters (Licensing) suggests a well-rounded approach to council responsibilities.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Ana Miah's activity was limited to her participation in one council meeting in January. Specific details regarding her contributions or actions during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on January 22nd, 2026, were not provided.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Ana Miah's participation was noted in one council meeting. However, the provided information for the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on January 22nd, 2026, does not contain any specific details about her contributions or actions.
Meetings in January 2026
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Throughout 2025, Ana Miah was a consistently active participant in council proceedings, with notable engagement across ten months. Her primary focus and leadership role was as Chair of the Pensions Committee, a position she was appointed to in May and held for the remainder of the year. In this capacity, she demonstrated strong procedural leadership, frequently moving motions to exclude the press and public from restricted agenda items in March, July, October, November, and December. She also played a key role in managing committee meetings, facilitating introductions, explaining procedures, and guiding discussions. Miah was instrumental in the election of the Vice-Chair of the Pensions Committee, seconding nominations and supporting Councillor Amin Rahman's appointment in October and November. Beyond the Pensions Committee, Miah was a Member of the Licensing Committee, attending a meeting in June and September without specific recorded actions. In April, she actively participated in a Council meeting, casting votes against amendments and in favor of the main Budget Motion. Her consistent involvement and leadership in the Pensions Committee, coupled with her participation in broader council matters, highlight her significant contributions to local governance during 2025.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Ana Miah, in her role as Chair of the Pensions Committee, moved a motion to exclude the press and public from the restricted portion of the agenda during a meeting on December 11th.
Meetings in December 2025
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During November 2025, Councillor Ana Miah presided over the Extraordinary Pensions Committee meeting on November 6th. This role as Chair is a continuation of her active involvement in the committee, as evidenced by her actions in a previous meeting on July 21st, 2025, where she seconded motions to alter the meeting's running order and appoint Councillor Amin Rahman as Vice-Chair, and also moved to exclude the press and public from restricted agenda items.
Meetings in November 2025
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During October 2025, Councillor Ana Miah, in her capacity as Chair of the Pensions Committee, played an active role in the committee's meeting. She initiated procedural changes by moving a motion to adjust the agenda's running order and another to exclude the press and public from Part 2 of the meeting. Councillor Miah also supported the appointment of Councillor Amin Rahman as Vice-Chair. She expressed her appreciation to the officers for their updates, specifically thanking Mr. Audu on two occasions.
Meetings in October 2025
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During September 2025, Councillor Ana Miah was present at the Licensing Regulatory Committee meeting on September 18th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
Meetings in September 2025
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In July 2025, Ana Miah was appointed as the Chair of the Pensions Committee. As Chair, she led the Pensions Committee meeting on July 21st, where she managed the meeting's proceedings, including explaining attendance and voting procedures, facilitating introductions, and proposing a change to the order of business. She also played a key role in the election of the Vice-Chair, seconding a nomination. Miah actively guided the committee through discussions on various reports, inviting presenters, soliciting questions and recommendations from members, and moving motions, including one to exclude the public for a restricted agenda item. She concluded the meeting by thanking contributors for their updates and work on the Pensions Committee Work Plan and training events.
Meetings in July 2025
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During June 2025, Ana Miah was a Member of the Licensing Committee. She attended the meeting on June 3rd, 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during this meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
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During May 2025, Councillor Ana Miah was appointed as the Chair of the Pensions Committee at the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 14th.
Meetings in May 2025
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During the April 2nd, 2025 Council meeting, Ana Miah actively participated by casting votes on several significant motions. She voted against amendments proposed by Councillor Marc Francis and Councillor Nathalie Bienfait. Following this, Ana Miah voted in favor of the main Budget Motion, which was moved by Mayor Lutfur Rahman and Councillor Saied Ahmed.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Ana Miah chaired the Pensions Committee meeting on March 10th. In this capacity, she moved a motion to exclude the press and public from the restricted (part 2) portion of the agenda.
Meetings in March 2025
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There is no record of Ana Miah saying or doing anything during the January 2025 council meetings.
Meetings in January 2025
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Throughout 2024, Councillor Ana Miah demonstrated significant leadership and engagement in council proceedings, primarily within the Licensing and Pensions Committees. She consistently chaired meetings, including the Licensing Sub Committee in February, April, and June, and the Pensions Committee in July and November. Her responsibilities as Chair involved introducing reports, facilitating discussions, questioning applicants, and ensuring procedural adherence. A notable instance of her active questioning occurred in July during a Licensing Sub Committee meeting, where she delved into the operational details, community benefits, and potential impacts of a proposed venue. She also played a role in managing confidential information, moving to exclude the press and public for exempt discussions in both July and November. While present at a Licensing Sub Committee meeting in August, her specific contributions were not recorded.
Monthly Activity in 2024
Ana Miah did not speak or take any specific actions during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on December 12, 2024, according to the provided documents.
Meetings in December 2024
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During November 2024, Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Pensions Committee meeting on November 11th. In this capacity, she opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and explained procedural rules, including voting and declarations of interest. She introduced herself and declared no interests. Councillor Miah guided the meeting by inviting presenters to share reports on various agenda items, such as the Pension Administration Report, Scheme Engagement and Communication Report, and the Pension Fund Recreation and Cash Flow report. She facilitated discussions by soliciting questions and comments. She also seconded a motion to exclude the press and public for restricted agenda items, citing the Local Government Act. When a question arose about risk levels, she directed it to Dura for clarification on the risk register. She concluded the meeting by thanking the presenters and acknowledging the reports and recommendations.
Meetings in November 2024
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During October 2024, Ana Miah attended a Council meeting on October 2nd and a Licensing Sub Committee meeting on October 8th, but there is no record of her speaking or taking any action at either of these meetings. At the Licensing Committee meeting on October 22nd, Councillor Miah indicated her desire to contribute to the discussion before a report was noted, stating: > Yes, sorry, I did, yeah, before you...
Meetings in October 2024
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In September 2024, Ana Miah's activities included chairing the Pensions Committee meeting on September 30th. As Chair, she opened the meeting, outlined procedures, and managed the agenda, including inviting presenters and facilitating discussions on various reports. >Only members present in the meeting room could vote
. She also sent apologies for absence from the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on September 16th. However, records indicate she seconded the proposal to elect Councillor Amin Rahman as Vice-Chair at the previous meeting on June 24th. There is no record of her participation in the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on September 24th.
Meetings in September 2024
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During August 2024, Councillor Ana Miah was present at the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on Tuesday, 6th August. The minutes from this meeting do not record any specific statements or actions made by her.
Meetings in August 2024
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During July 2024, Ana Miah presided over the Pensions Committee meeting on July 1st, concluding the public session by moving a resolution to exclude the press and public for the consideration of exempt information. On July 18th, in her capacity as Chair of the Pensions Committee, she actively questioned an applicant during a Licensing Sub Committee meeting. Her inquiries focused on the proposed venue's operational details, community benefits, potential noise transmission, and capacity. She sought specific information on how the community would benefit, the nature of the events (commercial vs. community artist involvement), outreach to local residents, and past issues with the venue. She also reiterated questions about the venue's capacity, clarifying whether it referred to the number of people present at any given time or throughout the day.
Meetings in July 2024
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During June 2024, Councillor Ana Miah played a leading role in two council meetings. She chaired the Licensing Committee meeting on June 13th. Subsequently, on June 18th, she served as the Chair of the Licensing Sub Committee, presiding over the meeting until its conclusion and signing off in her capacity as Chair. In this role, she directed the introduction of reports for specific agenda items.
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During May 2024, Councillor Ana Miah was recorded as having apologies for absence from the Council meeting on May 8th. She was present at the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 15th, but there is no record of her speaking or taking specific actions during either meeting.
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During April 2024, Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Licensing Sub Committee meeting held on April 23rd. She presided over the meeting from its commencement until its conclusion at 9:20 p.m.
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During February 2024, Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on February 13th. In this role, she introduced the report for a new premises licence application for All Points East, facilitated the presentations from the Licensing Officer and legal representative, and signed the minutes as Chair at the meeting's conclusion.
Meetings in February 2024
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Activity Timeline
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Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 19th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Licensing Subcommittee met to decide on two applications. The application for a variation of a premises license for Perfetto Pizza at 391 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9RA was granted to allow late night refreshment sales until 3am, with 1am-3am for delivery only. The application for a new premises license for The Pickle Factory at 11-14 The Oval, London E2 9DT was also granted, subject to a number of conditions.
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 16th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee received a number of updates from council officers and representatives from Tower Hamlets Community Housing. A letter will be sent to the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, requesting he initiate a meeting with the Minister for Housing, the Regulator for Social Housing and local MPs to discuss the performance of Tower Hamlets Community Housing. The committee also noted the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's reports and recommendations.
(to 19th September 2024), Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.
This meeting has been postponed.
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 6th August, 2024 2.30 p.m.
The Licensing Sub Committee meeting of Tower Hamlets Council was adjourned due to the late running of an unrelated court case and will reconvene on the 19th of September 2024.
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 2.00 p.m.
The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider three applications for new and varied premises licenses, for Bulabar at 7 Frying Pan Alley, House of Music and Entertainment at 20 Commercial Street, and Gopuff at 60 Hemming Street. The committee approved the applications by Bulabar and House of Music and Entertainment, and adjourned the application by Gopuff to allow for further submissions from the applicant and objectors.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 70
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 0