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.

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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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Be Well - Leisure Capital Investment Proposals

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...to approve in principle a Be Well leisure facility improvement programme, including an additional £1.504 million in capital funding for 2024/25 and the development of options for sauna and steam facilities at two leisure centres, while delegating authority to the Chief Executive to agree additional capital funding for the latter.

Recommendations Approved

Young Tower Hamlets Progress Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...to continue the rollout of the Young Tower Hamlets youth service in line with the implementation plan and note the progress made in its development.

Recommendations Approved

Neighbourhood Planning: Determination of Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum Redesignation Application

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

... whether to defer a decision on the redesignation of the Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum, allowing time to address concerns about community representation.

Recommendations Approved

Health and Adult Scrutiny - Disabilities Peoples Access to Sports and Exercise Provision

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...whether to approve the Service Action Plan, based on a review of accessible sports and fitness initiatives, aimed at improving opportunities for disabled residents in the borough's leisure services.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of council’s Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

... whether to approve the refreshed Council Tenant and Leaseholder's Engagement Strategy, taking into account equalities impacts and regulatory assurances.

Recommendations Approved