Councillor Jahed Choudhury
Email: jahed.choudhury@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss a major planning application for the redevelopment of Iceland Wharf. The meeting's agenda also included procedural matters and the confirmation of previous minutes.
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.
Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss two planning applications. One application concerns a mixed-use development at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, and the other involves a change of use at 1 Canada Square[^2].
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.
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee convened to discuss two planning applications, one concerning the redevelopment of Kedge House, Starboard Way and Winch House, and the other focusing on land at Fleet Street Hill. Both applications were approved, subject to conditions and planning obligations.
Decisions from Meetings
14 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Contracts Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2024-2025 Addendum
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...whether to authorize the appropriate Corporate Director, in consultation with the Mayor, to award contracts detailed in Appendix 1 following procurement exercises.
Recommendations approved
Procurement Route of HRA Capital Investment Contracts
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
... whether to approve the contracting approach and procurement strategy for major works contracts and professional technical consultancy services contracts for the Housing Management Capital Investment Programme.
Recommendations Approved
Free Swimming Programme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...to introduce a targeted free-swimming programme for women and girls over 16 and men over 55, the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets agreed to its proposed approach, the development of creche facilities, and the monitoring and amendment of the programme by officers.
Recommendations Approved
Serious Violence and Exploitation Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...whether to approve the Serious Violence and Exploitation Strategy, which outlines a plan to prevent and reduce serious violence in Tower Hamlets.
Recommendations Approved
Be Well Leisure In-sourcing Capital Programme Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 5.30 p.m. - September 11, 2024
...whether to approve £1.166 million in additional capital funding for the refurbishment of York Hall Spa and Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 14