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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Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee

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

The committee heard two presentations, one on the provision of free school meals in Tower Hamlets and one on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and the advice that the council gives to schools on it. At the end of the discussion about RSE, the committee voted to request that the cabinet review the council's advice to schools to ensure that it reflects national guidance.

February 13, 2025
Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Committee received a report on the outcomes of late-night inspections and enforcement visits to licensed premises. The committee noted the report and no decisions were made.

January 23, 2025
Council

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

The meeting started with a tribute to former Councillor Ray Gibson, who passed away at the end of 2024. The Council then received a presentation from pupils at St John's School, Bethnal Green, who sang to celebrate the Council's recent Ofsted rating for Children's Services. The Council formally noted the 'outstanding' rating, and discussed the improvements that have taken place in the service since it was rated as 'inadequate' in 2017.

January 22, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.30 p.m.

The meeting considered two licensing applications, the first of which was withdrawn by the applicant. The second application was for the variation of a licence for the Wellcome Co-op at Unit 2, 68 Smeed Road in Bow East. The sub-committee decided to grant the application. The sub-committee also agreed to the extension of four other licences.

December 12, 2024
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee

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

The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the progress made since the council took over housing management from Tower Hamlets Homes, examining tenant satisfaction measures, and analysing the performance of social housing providers. Notably, the meeting featured a discussion on two public interest reports from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, revealing significant shortcomings in the council's handling of homelessness cases.

December 02, 2024

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