Shafi Ahmed - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel)

Councillor Shafi Ahmed

Aspire Whitechapel Cabinet Member for Environment and the Climate Emergency

Email: shafi.ahmed@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Council (Member) Human Resources Committee (Member) Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Member) General Purposes Committee (Member) King George's Field Charity Board (Member) Development Committee (Member) Appointments Sub Committee (Member) Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

94 meetings · Page 1 of 19

Council

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 p.m.

February 25, 2026
Human Resources Committee Member

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

February 12, 2026
Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee Member

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

February 11, 2026
Cabinet Member

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

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, with a packed agenda covering significant financial strategies, housing development, environmental initiatives, and youth engagement. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the council's financial outlook for the coming years, the procurement of new housing projects, and progress on environmental targets.

January 28, 2026
Council Member

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.

January 21, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Housing Management Policies Plan & Approvals

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 04, 2025

...it was recommended that the Mayor in Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee note the Policy Framework and proposed consultation plan at Appendix 1 regarding the review and formalization of housing management policies.

For Determination

Housing Management Performance and Compliance Report

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 04, 2025

...to note the Housing Management Performance and Landlord Compliance position as of the end of February 2025, agree to actions addressing performance target shortfalls, and approve proposed Housing Management Service targets for 2025-26.

For Determination

Tenants’ Voice Report

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 04, 2025

...to note the agenda for the next Tenant Voice meeting on April 9, 2025, and the progress made by the panel in the action tracker.

For Determination

Housing Management Strategic Risks

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.30 p.m. - June 04, 2025

...it approved the proposed Risk Map and scores, the proposed Risk Management methodology of quarterly presentation, and noted the outlined control measures for the Housing Management Strategic Risks.

For Determination