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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Outcome of representations received in response to the statutory (public) notice to amalgamate Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025

...to merge Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into a single, all-through primary school for children aged 3 to 11, effective September 1, 2025.

For Determination

Out of Hours Noise Service – Insourcing

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025

...to deliver the Out of Hours Noise service in-house when the current contract with Parkguard Ltd ends on 30 June 2025, utilizing Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers and procuring a call handling service to support the initiative.

For Determination

Substance Misuse Service Redesign

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 5.30 p.m. - April 30, 2025

...approving the proposed integrated drug and alcohol treatment system model, including co-location of the criminal justice team, and authorizing a 3-year contract with optional extensions, while allocating £500k annually for a culturally specific recovery service starting in July 2025, and maintaining a core investment of £6,576,321.

For Determination

Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan : 2025/26 Annual Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...on the key actions the council will take in 2025/26 to deliver the Strategic Plan and how progress will be measured.

Recommendations Approved

Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 3 (2024 -2025)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 3.00 p.m. - March 26, 2025

...whether to note the Corporate Director's actions regarding waivers of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000 during Quarter 3 (2024-2025).

Recommendations Approved