Councillor Faroque Ahmed

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Young Mayors team and the Healthy Weight programme. The meeting's report pack also included information on the council's approach to child exploitation and serious youth violence, as well as corporate parenting accountability.

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.

Pensions Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Pensions Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the performance of the pension fund, proposed changes to regulations, and the fund's training plan. Due to the inclusion of commercially sensitive information, some items on the agenda will be discussed in a closed session, excluding members of the press and public.