Councillor Jahed Choudhury
Email: jahed.choudhury@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 2 of 10
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.
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee met to discuss a deferred planning application regarding Thomas More Square and a new planning application for the ArcelorMittal Orbit. The committee voted to approve both applications, subject to conditions and updated obligations.
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.
Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee convened to discuss two planning applications: a large mixed-use development at Orchard Wharf and a change of use application at 27-29 Thomas More Square. The committee voted to approve the Orchard Wharf application, and voted to defer the Thomas More Square application for further negotiation.
Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee (SDC) convened to discuss three planning applications and one listed building consent, all concerning the Truman Brewery site. The committee voted to refuse the application for a data centre at the corner of Grey Eagle Street and Kelvin Street, while also voting to refuse the application for the construction of a commercial building at Ely's Yard. The committee was minded to grant the planning application and listed building consent for the Truman's Brewery East site, but ultimately voted to refuse the application.
Decisions from Meetings
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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: 48
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 14