Asma Islam - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Weavers)

Councillor Asma Islam

Labour Party Weavers

Email: Asma.Islam@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Member) Audit Committee (Substitute) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee (Member) Council (Member) Human Resources Committee Development Committee General Purposes Committee Cabinet Licensing Committee Appointments Sub Committee (Member) Licensing Sub Committee Standards Advisory Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

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Council

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 p.m.

February 25, 2026

Overview & Scrutiny Committee Member

Reserve Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

February 02, 2026

Audit Committee Substitute

Audit Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and risk management matters. Key discussions are expected to include progress on action plans following external recommendations, internal audit and anti-fraud reports, and the council's risk management arrangements. The committee will also review treasury management strategies and policies for the upcoming financial year.

January 29, 2026

Overview & Scrutiny Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review several key council functions and decisions. The meeting's agenda included updates on the Be Well leisure service, the council's communication strategy, and a challenge session on reducing road danger and deaths. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to consider a called-in decision regarding amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy approach.

January 26, 2026

Council Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.

January 21, 2026