Councillor Ayas Miah

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to consider three applications for new premises licences. These included a cafeteria at Istituto Marangoni, an adult gaming centre, and a new premises licence for a site on Brick Lane.

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

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members, and the appointment of two Independent Persons to the Standards Advisory Committee. The council also resolved to write to the Secretary of State regarding the Chinese embassy decision and to urge the government to reverse its reduced affordable housing targets.

Extraordinary, Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.30 p.m., PROVISIONAL

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee is scheduled to meet to consider three applications for new premises licences, and may be asked to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at future meetings.

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, saw the approval of the draft Local Plan for submission to the Secretary of State, alongside discussions on petitions concerning child poverty, school safety, and support for small businesses. Key decisions also included the adoption of the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report for 2024-25, highlighting the committee's work in scrutinising council services and holding leadership to account.