Councillor Harun Miah

Council - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets council meeting on 8 October 2025 addressed community safety concerns, debated motions on international issues, and reviewed local policies. The council approved a motion to urge the Metropolitan Police to reconsider the decision to close the Bethnal Green Police Station's front counter, while a motion recognising the state of Palestine failed. Additionally, the council approved a revised Gambling Policy and noted the Annual Report of the Standards Advisory Committee.

Standards Advisory Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee met to discuss the preparations for the 2026 Member Induction Programme, and to review the quarterly update on the register of interests, gifts and hospitality. Councillors also received an update on the Member's Pledge, a behavioural framework being developed with the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss social care reforms, the findings of a special educational needs and disability (SEND) inspection, and the sub-committee's work programme. Councillor Sulukh Ahmed was appointed as the vice chair of the sub-committee.

Human Resources Committee - Monday, 1st September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Human Resources Committee met to discuss a corporate director's update, senior recruitment, employee relations, and savings from early retirement and voluntary redundancy. The committee approved the extension of interim arrangements for the Director of Governance to 31 December 2025. A report on the people survey was also noted, with a decision to move into a closed session for further discussion.

Audit Committee - Monday, 28th July, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee convened to discuss key governance and financial matters, including the appointment of a vice-chair, the approval of the audit committee's terms of reference, and the review of the 2024-25 draft statement of accounts. Councillors also discussed the external auditor's plan, progress on statutory recommendations, the annual governance statement, and the updated whistleblowing policy.