Councillor Faroque Ahmed

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee convened to address several licensing matters, including applications for premises licence variations and a new premise licence. Decisions were made regarding German Doner Kebab, KFC, and Smoky Boys, with considerations spanning from extended hours for late-night refreshment to concerns over cumulative impact and public nuisance.

Development Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Development Committee met to discuss a planning application for the redevelopment of the Genesis Cinema site on Mile End Road. The committee voted to refuse the application, citing concerns over heritage, design, residential amenity, and failure to comply with planning policies.

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.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on 18 November 2025 to discuss child exploitation and serious youth violence, and corporate parenting accountability. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, Whitechapel. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on the council's website.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to discuss two applications for new premises licences. The first application was resolved prior to the meeting. The committee then considered the second application, but ultimately refused a new premises licence for Midpoint, 112-116 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JE, due to concerns about crime, disorder and public nuisance.