Councillor Shafiq Islam

Council - Wednesday, 7 October 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 14 September 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

Health and Adult Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

Council - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on Wednesday 22 July 2026 saw significant debate and decisions on a range of important issues for Tower Hamlets residents. Key discussions included the adoption of the Aspire administration's manifesto as the council's policy platform, a motion calling for the divestment of pension funds from companies linked to the occupation of Palestine, and a series of petitions addressing critical resident concerns such as lift failures, the need for a public library in Wapping, and the insourcing of cleaning services. The council also reviewed its continuous improvement journey and political culture, alongside reports on recent elections and housing allocation policies.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the successes, priorities, and challenges for the 2026-2027 municipal year within the Children's Services directorate. Key discussions included the significant risks facing children's services, the reasons behind Tower Hamlets' strong social care outcomes despite high child poverty rates, and concerns regarding the use of vapes by young people. The committee also reviewed national reforms impacting SEND and social care, and the progress made in delivering Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).