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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Tower Hamlet Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to note the content of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2024-25 and its forward plan for the next financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2025, Quarter 4 2024-25 Progress Report.

Recommendations Approved

Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract – Future Contracting Approach

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the future contracting approach for the Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract, despite the report being withdrawn before the meeting.

For Determination

Highways & Transportation delivery spotlight 2– traffic scheme improvements

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to note the update on Highways & Transportation project delivery since December 2024 and endorse the progression and investigation of various works programs including road and footway maintenance, accessibility improvements, and active travel measures.

Recommendations Approved

Mayors Waste Improvement Programme Quarter 4

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to approve the Quarter 4 progress report for the Mayor's Waste Improvement Programme, the review and reorganisation of street cleansing services, continued monitoring of cleanliness data, and the rollout of mobile technology to street cleansing staff.

Recommendations Approved