Ana Miah - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Shadwell)

Councillor Ana Miah

Aspire Shadwell Chair of Pensions Committee

Email: ana.miah@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

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Committees: Licensing Sub Committee (Member) Council (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Pensions Committee (Chair) Licensing Regulatory Committee (Member)

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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, 22nd 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.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Regulatory Committee Member

Licensing Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Regulatory Committee met to consider the application for the renewal of the Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) licence for The Nags Head, located at 17-19 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DU. The committee heard from the applicant, objectors, and considered reports from council officers, before adjourning to make a decision. The decision was deferred and will be made at a later date.

September 18, 2025
Licensing Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

September 18, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to discuss an application for a club premises certificate for Pelican House, and an application for a new premises licence for Niu Hot Pot. Councillors also agreed to extend the decision deadline for applications relating to Audi Store, M&M Local and Pick.

July 22, 2025
Pensions Committee Chair

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

The Tower Hamlets Pensions Committee met to discuss key issues affecting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including the government's response to the 'Fit for the Future' consultation, the LGPS 'Access and Fairness' consultation, and the fund's risk register. The committee also reviewed the terms of reference, membership and future meeting dates, and received updates on pension administration, scheme engagement, and annual benefit statements.

July 21, 2025
Council Member

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

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including petitions related to community assets and funding, and the ongoing continuous improvement journey required by the government. While motions on housing and child poverty were submitted, they were not debated due to time constraints.

July 16, 2025

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