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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Council

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

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting addressed petitions, a motion to support children with special educational needs, and a motion to address intimidation and harassment in politics. Councillors also approved the calendar of meetings for 2025/26 and designated a new monitoring officer.

April 02, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 6.30 p.m.

April 02, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee made two decisions at the meeting. The application for a new licence for Fresh Feast at 44 Artillery Lane was refused. The application for a new licence for Popular Pizza at 536 Commercial Road was adjourned pending the submission of medical evidence. The Sub-Committee also agreed to extend the deadlines for seven applications to June 2025.

March 20, 2025
Pensions Committee

Pensions Committee - Monday, 10th March, 2025 6.45 p.m.

The Pensions Committee noted updates on the administration of the Tower Hamlets pension fund, the progress of the scheme's data cleanse project and a report on the most recent meeting of the Pension Board. The committee also noted a report on the fund's risk register, a report on liquidity and cashflow monitoring and a report on scheme engagement and communications.

March 10, 2025
Council

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

The Council agreed to approve the 2025/26 budget report and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28. It was also agreed to adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy Report and Capital Strategy Report for 2025-26. The Member Allowance Scheme for 2025/26 was also approved.

February 26, 2025

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