Councillor Shafi Ahmed

Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 5.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the Tower Hamlets Council Cabinet meeting:

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

The Council meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, saw the approval of the draft Local Plan for submission to the Secretary of State, alongside discussions on petitions concerning child poverty, school safety, and support for small businesses. Key decisions also included the adoption of the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report for 2024-25, highlighting the committee's work in scrutinising council services and holding leadership to account.

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.