Councillor Sabina Akhtar

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

Councillor Abdi Mohamed, chaired a meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee, which addressed a range of licensing issues, including a premises licence variation, a licence review and transfer, and a temporary event notice (TEN). A decision on the premises licence variation for The Widow's Son, was deferred, while the committee heard arguments for and against the review, and transfer of the premises licence for East End (Kaymax) Off Licence. The committee also considered a TEN application for 63 Redchurch Street, which was withdrawn after discussion.

King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the local plan, contract procurement, and strategies for safeguarding adults and managing flood risk. The cabinet agreed to submit the draft new local plan to the Secretary of State, procure a replacement film locations management contract, and recommission the East London Apartments homeless hostel.

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.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee convened to address several licensing matters, including a review of a premises licence, applications for a new premises licence and a transfer of a premises licence, and a temporary event notice. The most significant discussion revolved around the review of the premises licence for AM to PM/Food Giant Express, due to concerns raised by the police and Trading Standards regarding breaches of licensing objectives. The sub committee also discussed a new premises licence for Pick Pic, and a temporary event notice for Vittoria Wharf Studio.