Sabina Akhtar - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Stepney Green)

Councillor Sabina Akhtar

Aspire Stepney Green Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

Email: sabina.akhtar@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Committee Audit Committee Council (Member) Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Development Committee Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee (Member) Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Appointment Sub-Committee Licensing Committee (Member) Standards Advisory Committee Cabinet (Member) Licensing Regulatory Committee (Member) Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Substitute) King George's Field Charity Board (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Sub Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to consider two applications for new premises licences. The committee granted a licence for Urban Chocolatier, with modified hours, and granted a licence for Silas Yard with significant restrictions on its operating hours and activities.

March 10, 2026
King George's Field Charity Board Member

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.

March 04, 2026
Council Member

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. This comprehensive report outlines the council's financial plan, addressing national and local economic challenges, including rising demand for services and constrained resources. Key areas for discussion included proposed increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care precept, significant investment in housing stock, new savings and efficiencies, and a revised reserve strategy to safeguard against financial volatility. The meeting agenda also detailed proposed changes to fees and charges, the capital programme for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Treasury Management Strategy.

February 25, 2026
Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee Substitute

To start at 2:15pm or 15 minutes after Cabinet has finished, Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.15 p.m.

The Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee met to review the Mayor's Small Grants Programme and discuss performance reports for the Mayor's Community Grants Programme. Key decisions included approving recommendations to streamline the small grants process, increasing the Community Chest grant amount, and addressing concerns regarding the financial difficulties and liquidation of several grant-receiving organisations.

February 18, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 p.m.

The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant £609 million investment in the borough's housing stock over the next two years, alongside the adoption of a new ten-year Housing Strategy. Key decisions were also made regarding school admissions arrangements for 2027/28 and a revised procurement strategy for capital investment programmes.

February 18, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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The (draft) CIL Partial Review Draft Charging Schedule - Consultation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

... to undertake public consultation on proposals to revise the 2020 Tower Hamlets CIL Charging Schedule, including a new rate of £117 per square metre for Research & Development uses, and to progress to public examination if no material modifications are needed after the consultation.

For Determination

Amendments to Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy Approach

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

...to ensure compliance with CIL regulations and to provide more flexibility in addressing local priorities, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach, allowing underspent grant funds to be reallocated and including revenue projects alongside capital and affordable housing projects.

For Determination

Partial Update to the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

...it approved a partial update to the 2021 Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document, revising the Monitoring and Development Coordination Fees and the Mansard Roof Contribution, and authorized officers to withdraw the current version.

For Determination

Community Safety Partnership Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

... that the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2025-29 was recommended to proceed to the next meeting of Full Council for approval, as required by the Council Constitution.

For Determination

Strategic Vision – Our Tower Hamlets 2035

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035 strategic vision, a 10-year plan outlining the council's shared ambitions for the borough and how they will be achieved in partnership with residents and other stakeholders.

For Determination