Asma Islam - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Weavers)

Councillor Asma Islam

Labour Party Weavers

Email: Asma.Islam@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

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

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss progress against the council's improvement plans, strategic performance, and budget monitoring. The committee will review findings from a Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge progress review, and receive an update on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Corporate Improvement Plan. They will also consider the strategic delivery and performance report, and budget monitoring report for the second quarter of the financial year.

December 15, 2025
Audit Committee Substitute

Extraordinary, Audit Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met to consider the council's audit arrangements, including the draft auditor's annual report, provisional audit results, and pension fund audit results. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts.

December 10, 2025
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Member

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee is scheduled to meet on 8 December 2025, to discuss housing delivery, regeneration and infrastructure priorities, and the housing options transformation programme. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall in Whitechapel. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meeting online.

December 08, 2025
Audit Committee Substitute

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the external auditor's report, the council's governance statement, internal audit progress, and risk management. The committee will also look at its work plan for the coming year.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-28

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025

...how to allocate funds across various departments and services, including setting council tax rates and approving the Housing Revenue Account budget, for the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.

Recommendations Approved

Proposal for the amalgamation of Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools from 1 September 2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025

... whether to begin the process of formally amalgamating Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into a single, 3-11 years primary school, with the ultimate decision resting with the Mayor.

For Determination

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Challenge Session action plan on the performance of Registered Providers in Tower Hamlets

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

... whether to approve an action plan based on recommendations from the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee's challenge session on Housing Provider Performance held on March 26, 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 1& 2 (2024 -2025)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

...whether to note the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions, which includes actions taken under Rule 10 regarding the waiving of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000.

Recommendations Approved

Best Value Report and Draft Directions Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

...whether to acknowledge the findings of a best value report and endorse the Council's response to it.

Recommendations Approved