Jahur Ali
Council: Tower Hamlets
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
11 meetings · Page 1 of 3
King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 4.00 p.m.
The King George's Field Charity Board met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss financial updates, grant funding, and fees and charges. Key decisions included the approval of the 2023-24 accounts, delegation of authority for final sign-off to the Chair, and agreement to accept grant funding from Fields in Trust.
Transformation & Budget Oversight & Assurance Board - Monday, 16th February, 2026 11.00 a.m.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting on 26 January 2026 focused on the proposed amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach, the progress of the Be Well
leisure services initiative, and the council's communication strategy. After a tied vote on the NCIL amendments, the Chair used their casting vote to uphold the original Cabinet decision, meaning the proposed changes to how NCIL funds can be spent will proceed. The committee also received updates on the Be Well
leisure service transition and the council's communication strategy, and reviewed a challenge session report on reducing road danger and deaths.
Transformation & Budget Oversight & Assurance Board - Thursday, 22 January 2026 - 11.00 a.m.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
Decisions from Meetings
29 decisions · Page 4 of 6
Mansards Roof Extension & Character Appraisal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 18, 2025
...to adopt new and updated design guidelines for mansard roof extensions and updated character appraisal and management plans for five conservation areas in Bow, while authorizing the Corporate Director for Housing and Regeneration to make necessary factual or graphic design changes prior to publication.
Information Only
Approval of council’s Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
... whether to approve the refreshed Council Tenant and Leaseholder's Engagement Strategy, taking into account equalities impacts and regulatory assurances.
Recommendations Approved
Continuation of Business Rates Pooling
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...whether to continue the Council’s participation in the 8 Authority Pool for Business Rates with seven other London Local Authorities for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Combating Drugs Partnership - Substance Misuse Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
...to adopt the Combating Drugs Partnership Substance Misuse Strategy and delivery plan for 2024-2027, noting the local strategic priorities for the Tower Hamlets' Combating Drugs Partnership.
Recommendations Approved
Any Unrestricted Decisions "Called in" by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 11
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 29