Councillor Sabina Akhtar

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council agreed to approve the 2025/26 budget report and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28. It was also agreed to adopt the Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Investment Strategy Report and Capital Strategy Report for 2025-26. The Member Allowance Scheme for 2025/26 was also approved.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 4th February, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider two applications. The first, an application by Subway for a licence variation for their 379 Mile End Road branch, was granted. The second, an application for a new premises licence by Cable Street Mini Market was also granted.

Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The meeting started with a tribute to former Councillor Ray Gibson, who passed away at the end of 2024. The Council then received a presentation from pupils at St John's School, Bethnal Green, who sang to celebrate the Council's recent Ofsted rating for Children's Services. The Council formally noted the 'outstanding' rating, and discussed the improvements that have taken place in the service since it was rated as 'inadequate' in 2017.

Council - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 7.00 p.m.

At this meeting, the council debated three petitions from members of the public and two motions proposed by the political groups. The council unanimously voted to reject or significantly reduce a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dogs and unanimously voted to adopt the Migrant Care Workers' Charter. The council also voted to adopt a motion asking for the reintroduction of Meals on Wheels. The council voted to change who chairs the council committees.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 12th November, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider two applications but did not make any decisions. One application was deferred to allow the applicant to better prepare, and the other will be decided upon within five working days.