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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

104 meetings · Page 1 of 21

Council Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.00 p.m.

May 20, 2026
Development Committee Member

Development Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 6.30 p.m.

April 23, 2026
Development Committee Member

Development Committee - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

March 26, 2026
Council Member

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 p.m.

Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, with a range of reports and motions set for consideration. Key discussions are expected to include the council's proposed new constitution and committee procedure rules, alongside the annual pay policy and members' allowances scheme.

March 25, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant regeneration projects, community services, and strategic reports. Key items on the agenda include lease renewals for community assets, the future of Mudchute Farm and Park, and the regeneration of several housing estates. The meeting will also cover the council's performance, equality initiatives, and services for children and young people.

March 24, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Continuation of Business Rates Pooling

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

...whether to continue the Council’s participation in the 8 Authority Pool for Business Rates with seven other London Local Authorities for 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Combating Drugs Partnership - Substance Misuse Strategy

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

...to adopt the Combating Drugs Partnership Substance Misuse Strategy and delivery plan for 2024-2027, noting the local strategic priorities for the Tower Hamlets' Combating Drugs Partnership.

Recommendations Approved

Any Unrestricted Decisions "Called in" by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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

Recommendations Approved

Planning for School Places 2025/26 Review and Recommendations

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

...whether to note the report on pupil place planning in Tower Hamlets, including factors influencing pupil population change, the current and projected demand for school places, steps being taken to manage the sufficiency and sustainability of school places, the latest position on SEND provision, and specific equalities considerations.

Recommendations Approved

Stepney Greencoat CE School – Expansion to Include Permanent Nursery Provision

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

...whether to approve the permanent expansion of Stepney Greencoat CE Primary School to include nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds.

Recommendations Approved