Councillor Shafi Ahmed

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the local plan to the Secretary of State, petitions received from residents, and motions submitted by both the administration and opposition groups. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's annual report.

Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m.

Mayor Lutfur Rahman and the Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a new damp and mould policy to comply with Awaab's Law[^2], a policy for adaptations and enlargements to council properties, and a data management strategy to improve housing services. The sub-committee also reviewed the council's housing performance, strategic risks, and a programme of housing improvements. They further discussed the government's proposals to reduce affordable housing contributions from developers, and agreed to object to the proposals in a joint letter with the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee.

King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Development Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council Development Committee met to discuss one planning application concerning the redevelopment of St. George's Leisure Centre and associated land. Councillors voted to approve the planning application and listed building consent for the site, despite concerns about harm to the setting of the Grade I listed St George in the East Church.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the local plan, contract procurement, and strategies for safeguarding adults and managing flood risk. The cabinet agreed to submit the draft new local plan to the Secretary of State, procure a replacement film locations management contract, and recommission the East London Apartments homeless hostel.