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
Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 6.30 p.m. - 22 January 2026
There is no mention of Ana Miah's contributions or actions in the provided documents for the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on 2026-01-22.
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
Pensions Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 11 December 2025
Ana Miah, in her capacity as Chair of the Pensions Committee, moved the motion to exclude members of the press and public from the restricted (Part 2) portion of the agenda.
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
Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 19 November 2025
Councillor Ana Miah was present at the Council meeting on November 19, 2025. However, the provided reports pack contains no record of her speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.
Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 6 November 2025
Councillor Ana Miah presided over the Extraordinary Pensions Committee meeting on 6th November 2025 in her capacity as Chair. During the previous meeting on 21st July 2025, she was present and seconded motions to alter the meeting's running order and appoint Councillor Amin Rahman as Vice-Chair. She also moved the motion to exclude the press and public from the restricted (Part 2) agenda items during that earlier meeting.
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
Council - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 8 October 2025
Ana Miah was present at the Council meeting on October 8, 2025. However, the provided documents do not contain any record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 2.00 p.m. - 2 October 2025
Ana Miah, Councillor and Chair of the Pensions Committee, is not mentioned in the provided transcript for the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on 2025-10-02.
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
As Chair of the Pensions Committee, Councillor Ana Miah was actively involved in the meeting. She moved a motion to alter the running order of the agenda items and also moved the motion to exclude the press and public for the restricted Part 2 of the agenda. Additionally, Councillor Miah seconded the motion to appoint Councillor Amin Rahman as the Vice-Chair for the upcoming municipal year. She also expressed gratitude to officers for updates, specifically thanking Mr. Audu twice for his contributions.
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
Licensing Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 18 September 2025
Councillor Ana Miah was present at the Licensing Regulatory Committee meeting on 3 June 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her in the provided documents.
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
Pensions Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 21 July 2025
Ana Miah, as Chair of the Pensions Committee, led the meeting on 21st July 2025. She opened the meeting, explained attendance and voting procedures, and asked members to introduce themselves. Miah proposed and sought a seconder for a change to the order of business to ensure adequate time for agenda items. She also facilitated nominations for the Vice-Chair, seconding Councillor Amin Rahman's nomination and seeking committee approval. Throughout the meeting, Miah invited various presenters to speak on reports concerning terms of reference, membership, LGPS accessibility, financial consultants, Annual Benefit Statements, and pension admissions. She consistently asked for committee members' questions, recommendations, and agreement on report recommendations. Miah also moved a motion to exclude the press and public for the restricted part of the agenda. She expressed gratitude to the finance team, James, and Mr. Audu for his updates on the Pensions Committee Work Plan and training events.
Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 16 July 2025
Ana Miah was appointed as the Chair of the Pensions Committee.
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
Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.30 p.m. - 3 June 2025
Ana Miah was a Member of the Licensing Committee. She had previously sent apologies for absence from the meeting held on 16 January 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during the Licensing Committee meeting on 3rd June 2025.
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
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 14 May 2025
Councillor Ana Miah was appointed as the Chair of the Pensions Committee.
Extraordinary, Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 3.00 p.m. - 13 May 2025
Based on the provided documents, there is no indication that Ana Miah said or did anything during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on May 13th, 2025. The reports pack contains no record of her contributions.
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
Council - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 2 April 2025
During the Council meeting on April 2nd, 2025, Ana Miah cast votes on several key motions. She voted Against
the amendments proposed by Councillor Marc Francis and Councillor Nathalie Bienfait. Ana Miah subsequently voted For
the main Budget Motion, which was moved by Mayor Lutfur Rahman and Councillor Saied Ahmed.
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
Pensions Committee - Monday, 10th March, 2025 6.45 p.m. - 10 March 2025
Ana Miah chaired the Pensions Committee meeting on 11 November 2024. During the meeting, she moved the motion to exclude members of the press and public for the restricted (part 2) of the agenda.
There is no record of Ana Miah saying or doing anything during the January 2025 council meetings.
Meetings in January 2025
Licensing Committee - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 6.30 p.m. - 23 January 2025
Apologies were recorded for Councillor Ana Miah at the Licensing Committee meeting held on 13 June 2024. Councillor Ana Miah was present in person at the Licensing Committee meeting held on 22 October 2024. There is no record of her saying or doing anything else in the provided documents.
Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 p.m. - 22 January 2025
There is no record of Ana Miah saying or doing anything in the provided transcript for the Council meeting on 2025-01-22.
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
Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.30 p.m. - 12 December 2024
Based on the provided documents, there is no record of Ana Miah speaking or taking any specific actions during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on December 12, 2024. The reports pack does not mention her.
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
Council - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 20 November 2024
There is no mention of Ana Miah's activity or statements in the provided documents for this meeting.
Pensions Committee - Monday, 11th November, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 11 November 2024
Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Pensions Committee meeting on November 11, 2024. She opened the meeting, welcomed attendees, and outlined procedural rules, including the voting process and the requirement for members to declare any interests. She introduced herself as the Chair and declared no interests. Throughout the meeting, she guided the proceedings by inviting various individuals to present reports on agenda items, including John Johnson and Paul Wood. She facilitated discussions by asking for questions and comments on several reports, such as the Pension Administration Report, Scheme Engagement and Communication Report, and the Pension Fund Recreation and Cash Flow report. Councillor Miah also formally seconded a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting for restricted agenda items, stating the committee would adopt a motion under the Local Government Act. When Councillor Saeed inquired about risk levels, she directed the question to Dura for an explanation of the risk register. She concluded the meeting by thanking presenters and noting the reports and recommendations for various agenda items.
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
Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 6.00 p.m. - 22 October 2024
Councillor Ana Miah (referred to as Amina) indicated she wanted to contribute to the discussion before the report was noted.
Yes, sorry, I did, yeah, before you...
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 8 October 2024
Based on the provided documents, there is no record of Ana Miah speaking or taking any action during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on October 8, 2024. The transcript does not mention her at all.
Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 2 October 2024
The reports pack indicates that Ana Miah was present at the Council meeting held on 17 July 2024. There is no indication of any specific actions or statements made by her in the provided document for the October 2nd meeting.
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
Pensions Committee - Monday, 30th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 30 September 2024
Ana Miah chaired the Pensions Committee meeting on September 30, 2024. As Chair, she opened the meeting, outlining the meeting procedure and reminding members to speak clearly and silence their phones. She also confirmed that only members present in the meeting room could vote and acknowledged the possibility of technological difficulties for remote attendees. She then asked committee members to introduce themselves and inquired about apologies for absence.
Miah guided the meeting through the agenda, calling for declarations of interest, approving the minutes of the previous meeting, and inviting presenters for various agenda items, including submissions from the Pension Board, training evaluations, and engagement and communication reports. She invited John Pearson, Forward, and Paul to present reports. After each presentation, she asked the committee if they had any questions or comments. She also moved to note reports and recommendations.
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 24th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 24 September 2024
Based on the provided documents, there is no indication that Ana Miah said or did anything during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on September 24, 2024.
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 16th September, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 16 September 2024
Ana Miah sent apologies for absence from the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on September 16, 2024. However, the reports pack indicates that Councillor Miah was present at the previous meeting on June 24, 2024, and seconded the proposal to elect Councillor Amin Rahman as Vice-Chair of the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee for the municipal year 2024/25.
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
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 6th August, 2024 2.30 p.m. - 6 August 2024
Councillor Ana Miah was present at the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on Tuesday, 6th August, 2024. The minutes do not record any specific statements or actions made by her during the meeting.
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
Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 18th July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 18 July 2024
Ana Miah, in her capacity as Chair of the Pensions Committee, actively questioned the applicant during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting. Her inquiries focused on several key areas: the proposed venue's operational details between events, the tangible community benefits it would offer, and potential concerns related to pop-up bars and daytime activities. She sought clarification on the building's structure concerning noise transmission and the venue's capacity. Miah also pressed for more specific information on how the community would benefit from the events, referencing relevant sections of the documentation. She further probed the nature of the events, distinguishing between commercial ventures and local community artist involvement, and inquired about outreach to local residents. Additionally, she sought to understand past issues when the venue operated as a car wash to gauge potential impacts. Finally, she reiterated her question about the venue's capacity, seeking to confirm whether it referred to the number of people present at any given time or over the entire day.
Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 17 July 2024
There is no record of Ana Miah saying or doing anything in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 2024-07-17.
Pensions Committee - Monday, 1st July, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 1 July 2024
Councillor Ana Miah, in her capacity as Chair of the Pensions Committee, presided over the meeting. At the conclusion of the public session, she moved a resolution to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of Section Two business,
citing that it contained exempt information under the Local Government Act 1972. The meeting concluded at 9:03 p.m. under her chairmanship.
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.
Meetings in June 2024
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 25 June 2024
Cllr Ana Miah is not recorded as having said or done anything in the provided documents from the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on June 25th, 2024.
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 2.00 p.m. - 18 June 2024
Councillor Ana Miah served as the Chair of the Licensing Sub Committee for the meeting on 2024-06-18. In her capacity as Chair, she requested that Ms. Kathy Driver introduce the report for Item 3.1 and Mr. Robert Sutherland introduce the report for Item 3.2. She presided over the meeting until its conclusion at 5:05 p.m. and signed off as the Chair.
Licensing Committee - Thursday, 13th June, 2024 7.15 p.m. - 13 June 2024
Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Licensing Committee meeting.
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.
Meetings in May 2024
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 15 May 2024
Councillor Ana Miah was present at the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 15th, 2024. There is no record of her speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 2.30 p.m. - 14 May 2024
Ana Miah actively participated in the Licensing Sub Committee meeting, posing several questions to both the applicant and the licensing officer. Her inquiries focused primarily on public safety concerns, the conditions attached to the license, and the applicant's operational procedures.
She questioned the applicant about the measures taken to ensure public safety, particularly in relation to the road surrounding the premises, and sought clarification on the responsibility for managing behavior outside the premises.
Thank you Chair, thank you, applicant and also objector for the beautiful presentation. You mentioned about public safety, I can see there is a licensing officer's comments on appendix 12, so there is so many majors taking over there on the public safety, could you clarify what concerning is about ours, is about the premises or is about the road or what about the public safety, is outside of the premises or instead of the premises, this is doing our sort of process.
She also inquired about a warning letter served to the applicant's business, seeking clarification on the reasons behind it and whether there were records of evidence or issues raised by residents.
Just want to know, one of the warning letter has been served to your business, so it could be something to clarify. What is for?
Miah also sought clarification on the late-night refreshment arrangements (indoor or outdoor) and the other uses within the premises' complex. She identified a discrepancy in the proposed hours for alcohol sales and requested confirmation.
The sale by retail of alcohol on sales only, just mentioned, and our Monday to Sunday 11 to 10, right? On the next paragraph, you said, just mentioned Friday from 11 to 16. Is it correct? So 11 to 4? Or maybe it was mistake.
Finally, she raised concerns about GDPR compliance regarding the monitoring of CCTV cameras and the measures in place to ensure data safety and privacy.
You mentioned on the program 7, I think so many conditions over there. I mentioned you will just monitor all the CCTB cameras. There will be a recording device over there and you will monitor all the activities on a daily basis. According to GDPR, so what measure are you taking place? Is there any particular office that will be there or how you can monitor, how you can implement such policies that there will be a safety, everything will be there?
Council - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 7.00 p.m. - 8 May 2024
Councillor Ana Miah was recorded as having apologies for absence from the Council meeting on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024. Therefore, there is no record of her speaking or taking any action during this meeting.
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.
Meetings in April 2024
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 23 April 2024
Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on April 23rd, 2024. The meeting concluded at 9:20 p.m. under her chairmanship.
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
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th February, 2024 6.30 p.m. - 13 February 2024
Councillor Ana Miah chaired the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on February 13th, 2024. She introduced the report concerning the application for a new premises licence for All Points East and invited the Licensing Officer and the legal representative to present their respective reports. At the conclusion of the meeting, she signed the minutes in her capacity as Chair.
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Pensions Committee - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 4.00 p.m.
The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to convene on Monday, 9 March 2026, to discuss a range of reports concerning the administration, governance, and investment of the Pension Fund. Key agenda items included updates on scheme administration, risk management, LGPS pooling reforms, and the annual actuarial valuation.
Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. This comprehensive report outlines the council's financial plan, addressing national and local economic challenges, including rising demand for services and constrained resources. Key areas for discussion included proposed increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care precept, significant investment in housing stock, new savings and efficiencies, and a revised reserve strategy to safeguard against financial volatility. The meeting agenda also detailed proposed changes to fees and charges, the capital programme for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Treasury Management Strategy.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members, and the appointment of two Independent Persons to the Standards Advisory Committee. The council also resolved to write to the Secretary of State regarding the Chinese embassy decision and to urge the government to reverse its reduced affordable housing targets.
Extraordinary, Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.30 p.m., PROVISIONAL
Pensions Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, proposed changes to regulations, and the fund's training plan. Due to the inclusion of commercially sensitive information, some items on the agenda will be discussed in a closed session, excluding members of the press and public.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 68
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 0