Councillor Kabir Ahmed

Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 5.30 p.m.

The Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on 11 February 2026 focused on improving housing services, with key decisions made regarding the Leasehold Alterations Policy and the ongoing Your Voice, Our Action programme. The committee also reviewed performance reports on tenant satisfaction, housing management KPIs, and resident engagement activities.

Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 5.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss key strategies and updates concerning the borough's health and social care landscape. Topics included the priorities and achievements of the Connection Coalition in tackling loneliness, the proposed Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy for 2025-2030, an update on the Better Care Fund for 2025-26, and progress on the Mental Health Strategy.

Audit Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to review progress on the mobilisation of an action plan in response to external recommendations, discuss internal audit and anti-fraud reports, and examine the corporate risk register. Key decisions included noting the progress on the action plan, approving the internal audit and anti-fraud progress report, and agreeing to further scrutiny of specific risks within the corporate risk register and the Children's Services Directorate.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of a significant new build housing programme, including the acquisition of 329 homes across three development sites and the procurement for 148 new social rented homes across five schemes. The meeting also addressed the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2029, proposing a General Fund Revenue Funding Requirement of £487.758 million and a 2% Adult Social Care precept increase, alongside a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax.

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.