Councillor Afzaal Kiani
Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Afzaal Kiani's council service across 2024 and 2025 reveals a consistent dedication to community engagement and committee work, with a pronounced increase in visible activity and leadership in the more recent year of 2025.
Key Themes and Priorities: Kiani's work has consistently revolved around local planning and development, community well-being, and financial oversight. In 2024, his primary focus was the Planning Committee, where he was involved in approving significant applications like those for Ham Wharf and Gunnersbury Park. He also demonstrated leadership as Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum, addressing community safety and local amenities.
Evolution of Focus: While 2024 saw a strong emphasis on planning and area forum leadership, 2025 broadened Kiani's engagement significantly. He maintained his presence on the Planning Committee and the Central Hounslow Area Forum, but also took on roles in the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel and the Pension Fund Panel. This expansion suggests a growing interest in deeper scrutiny of council operations and financial management, particularly concerning housing, environment, and pensions. His active participation in scrutiny panel deep dives, leading to high-quality recommendations, highlights this shift towards more in-depth analysis.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): In 2025, Kiani's role as Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum was particularly impactful, as he directly addressed a range of pressing community concerns including benefits support, parking, fly-tipping, and public toilets, committing to tangible investigations. His vote in favour of extending free school meals in September also indicates a focus on social welfare. His active participation in committee meetings, including seconding a motion for Chair appointment and voting on budget amendments, demonstrates his direct influence on council proceedings.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: A consistent pattern throughout both years is Kiani's active participation in council and committee meetings. He has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the Planning Committee and leadership roles within the Central Hounslow Area Forum. His involvement in financial oversight, evident in his membership of the Pension Fund Panel and his mandatory training in 2025, suggests a growing and consistent interest in the responsible management of council resources. His declaration of interests in properties also points to a transparent approach to his responsibilities.
Overall, Afzaal Kiani's recent activity in 2025 showcases a deepening engagement with council governance, moving beyond planning and area-specific issues to encompass broader scrutiny and financial responsibilities, while maintaining his foundational commitment to community representation.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Afzaal Kiani demonstrated consistent engagement across various council committees and meetings. He was a member of the Planning Committee, the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel, and the Pension Fund Panel. Kiani actively participated in council meetings, notably seconding a motion to appoint Cllr John Stroud-Turp as Chair in March and voting against a proposed budget amendment in May. As Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum in March, he addressed community concerns regarding benefits support, parking, fly-tipping, and the provision of public toilets, committing to investigate specific local issues. He also declared an interest in properties he owned in Hounslow during a Borough Council meeting. Kiani's involvement in scrutiny panel deep dives was highlighted as contributing to high-quality recommendations. He voted in favour of extending free school meals in September and completed mandatory training related to the Local Government Pension Scheme in December. While present at numerous meetings, specific verbal contributions or actions were not always recorded, particularly in the latter half of the year.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During December 2025, Afzaal Kiani attended the Pension Fund Panel meeting on December 1st. This attendance followed his previous apologies for absence from an October meeting. Kiani also engaged in mandatory training, completing sessions on Mandatory LGA - LGPS Fundamental Training
and Valuation and FSS Training.
Meetings in December 2025
Pension Fund Panel - Monday, 1 December 2025 5:00 pm - 1 December 2025
Afzaal Kiani attended the Pension Fund Panel meeting on December 1, 2025. He had previously sent apologies for absence for the meeting on October 22, 2025. Kiani also participated in mandatory training sessions, specifically the Mandatory LGA - LGPS Fundamental Training
and Valuation and FSS Training
.
During November 2025, Afzaal Kiani's participation in council meetings was noted. Specifically, in the Borough Council meeting on November 25, 2025, there is no record of Afzaal Kiani speaking or taking any action.
Meetings in November 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 November 2025 7:30 pm - 25 November 2025
There is no record of Afzaal Kiani speaking or taking any action in the provided documents for the Borough Council meeting on 2025-11-25.
During October 2025, Afzaal Kiani was listed as a member of the Pension Fund Panel for the meeting on October 22nd. While he had been present at a prior meeting in June and had sent apologies for missing a September meeting, there is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the October 22nd meeting.
Meetings in October 2025
Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 5:00 pm - 22 October 2025
Afzaal Kiani was listed as a member of the Pension Fund Panel for the meeting on 22 October 2025. While he was present at a previous meeting on 16 June 2025, apologies were received for his absence from the meeting on 23 September 2025. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the 22 October 2025 meeting.
During September 2025, Afzaal Kiani actively participated in council meetings. He voted in favour of the motion Feeding brighter futures: tackling child poverty through the Free School Meal extension
at the Borough Council meeting on September 16th. He was also present at the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on September 17th and the Pension Fund Panel meeting on September 23rd, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during these latter two meetings.
Meetings in September 2025
Pension Fund Panel - Tuesday, 23 September 2025 5:00 pm - 23 September 2025
Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Pension Fund Panel and was present at the meeting on June 16, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 17 September 2025 7:30 pm - 17 September 2025
Afzaal Kiani was present at the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on 17 September 2025. The provided documents do not contain any specific statements or actions attributed to him during this meeting, beyond his attendance.
Borough Council - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 7:30 pm - 16 September 2025
During the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, Afzaal Kiani voted in favour of the motion Feeding brighter futures: tackling child poverty through the Free School Meal extension.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 11 September 2025 7:30 pm - 11 September 2025
Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Central Hounslow Area Forum. Councillor Saeed thanked him for his previous service as Chair of the Central Area Forum. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during this specific meeting.
During July 2025, Afzaal Kiani served as a scrutineer, actively participating in scrutiny panel deep dives which contributed to the development of high-quality recommendations. The provided information also notes their presence at a Borough Council meeting on May 27th, 2025, though this falls outside the July 2025 timeframe.
Meetings in July 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 22 July 2025 7:30 pm - 22 July 2025
Afzaal Kiani was noted as a scrutineer who contributed to developing high-quality recommendations through their participation in scrutiny panel deep dives. Councillor Afzaal Kiani was also present at the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 27th May 2025.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Thursday, 17 July 2025 7:30 pm - 17 July 2025
Afzaal Kiani concluded the Central Hounslow Area Forum meeting on July 17, 2025. He expressed gratitude to the residents, council members, and officers for their participation.
During June 2025, Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel and was present at their meeting on June 18th. The supporting officer highlighted Councillor Kiani's continued involvement in engagement activity as part of the panel. Afzaal Kiani was also listed as a member of the Pension Fund Panel for a meeting on June 16th, but apologies for absence were noted, indicating no participation in that specific meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18 June 2025 7:30 pm - 18 June 2025
Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel and was present at the meeting on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. The supporting officer noted the continued involvement of all Panel members, including Councillor Kiani, in engagement activity.
Pension Fund Panel - Monday, 16 June 2025 5:00 pm - 16 June 2025
Afzaal Kiani was listed as a member of the Pension Fund Panel for the meeting on 2025-06-16. However, apologies for absence were received from Afzaal Kiani for the previous meeting held on 7 April 2025. Based on the provided documents, Afzaal Kiani was not present at the 2025-06-16 meeting and therefore did not say or do anything.
During May 2025, Afzaal Kiani's primary recorded activity was voting against the Conservative Group's proposed budget amendment at the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 27, 2025.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:30 pm - 27 May 2025
During the Annual Meeting of the Council on May 27, 2025, Afzaal Kiani voted against the Conservative Group's proposed amendment to the budget.
During April 2025, Afzaal Kiani attended the Pension Fund Panel meeting on April 7th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Afzaal Kiani during this meeting.
Meetings in April 2025
Pension Fund Panel - Monday, 7 April 2025 5:00 pm - 7 April 2025
Afzaal Kiani was present at the Pension Fund Panel meeting on Monday, 7 April 2025. No specific statements or actions by Afzaal Kiani were recorded in the provided minutes or reports pack.
During March 2025, Afzaal Kiani was active in three council meetings. At the Planning Committee meeting on March 17th, he seconded the motion to appoint Cllr John Stroud-Turp as Chair. As Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum on March 24th, Kiani welcomed attendees, addressed community concerns including benefits support, parking enforcement on Staines Road, and fly-tipping. He also committed to investigating issues related to the area outside Holy Trinity Church and exploring the provision of a public toilet. In the Borough Council meeting on March 25th, Kiani declared an interest in agenda item 19, stating,
I also own a couple of properties in Hounslow, please.
Meetings in March 2025
Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 7:30 pm - 25 March 2025
During the Borough Council meeting on March 25, 2025, Afzaal Kiani declared an interest in agenda item 19, stating: > I also own a couple of properties in Hounslow, please.
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Monday, 24 March 2025 7:30 pm - 24 March 2025
As Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum on December 9, 2024, Councillor Afzaal Kiani welcomed attendees and facilitated discussions on various community issues. He addressed concerns regarding benefits support by arranging for a Community Development Officer to assist a resident. Regarding parking on Staines Road, he stated it was a parking enforcement matter to be addressed upon reporting. Kiani acknowledged fly-tipping as a persistent problem and committed to engaging local councillors on the issue. He also agreed to investigate the concern about the area outside Holy Trinity Church being used as a toilet and to explore expediting the provision of a public toilet. Kiani concluded by thanking the presenters and informing attendees about the upcoming availability of the meeting recording.
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 18 March 2025 7:30 pm - 18 March 2025
Afzaal Kiani is a member of the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel. According to informal meeting notes, Cllr Kiani was absent from the meetings held on October 10, 2024, and November 6, 2024. There is no record of any statements or actions by Cllr Kiani in the provided documents for the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on March 18, 2025.
Planning Committee - Monday, 17 March 2025 7:00 pm - 17 March 2025
Afzaal Kiani seconded the motion to appoint Cllr John Stroud-Turp as Chair for the meeting.
During February 2025, Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Planning Committee. While minutes from a previous meeting in December 2024 indicated lateness and non-participation in a vote, there is no record of Afzaal Kiani speaking or taking any action during the February 13, 2025 meeting.
Meetings in February 2025
Budget Setting Meeting, Borough Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 7:30 pm - 25 February 2025
Councillor Afzaal Kiani's name was called during a recorded vote on an amendment at the Budget Setting Meeting on February 25, 2025. However, the transcript excerpt does not record his vote (for, against, or abstain). Therefore, it is not possible to determine his position on the amendment or any other statements or actions he may have taken during the meeting based on the provided information.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 13 February 2025 7:00 pm - 13 February 2025
Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Planning Committee. Minutes from a previous meeting on December 5, 2024, noted that Afzaal Kiani was late with apologies and did not participate in the vote on planning application P/2024/1842. There is no record of Afzaal Kiani speaking or taking any action in the provided documents for the February 13, 2025 meeting.
Throughout 2024, Afzaal Kiani demonstrated consistent engagement in council and committee meetings, with notable activity in July, September, and December. A key theme of his involvement was the Planning Committee, where he voted to approve applications for Ham Wharf and Gunnersbury Park in both July and September. Kiani also played a leadership role as Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum in September and December, facilitating discussions on community safety, addressing resident concerns about the closure of Watermans Arts Centre, and providing updates on initiatives like the Lime bike scheme. While he attended a Planning Committee meeting in December, his participation was limited as he left before a specific item was discussed. He also sent apologies for absence from a Borough Council meeting in November.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Afzaal Kiani chaired the Central Hounslow Area Forum, where they facilitated discussions on community safety, including thanking presenters and fielding questions. They specifically inquired about increasing police visibility and addressed concerns regarding the closure of Watermans Arts Centre, stating that a definitive answer would be provided to a resident. Councillor Kiani also confirmed that responses to questions should be recorded in the minutes and provided an update on the Lime bike scheme, noting that the Council was still in the consultation phase. Kiani was also present at a Planning Committee meeting but left before a specific agenda item was discussed, with no record of them speaking or taking action during the documented portion of that meeting.
Meetings in December 2024
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Monday, 9 December 2024 7:30 pm - 9 December 2024
Councillor Afzaal Kiani chaired the Central Hounslow Area Forum meeting. They thanked presenters for a community safety update and facilitated questions from members. Councillor Kiani inquired about increasing police visibility in certain areas. Regarding the closure of Watermans Arts Centre, they stated that a definitive answer was not available but would be shared with a resident. Councillor Kiani also agreed that responses to questions should be recorded in the minutes and provided an update on the Lime bike scheme, indicating that the Council was still in the consultation phase.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 5 December 2024 7:00 pm - 5 December 2024
Afzaal Kiani was a member of the Planning Committee. They were present at the meeting but left before Agenda Item 6, Arnold Hawker House, Central Way, Feltham,
was heard. There is no record of Afzaal Kiani speaking or taking any action during the documented parts of the meeting.
During November 2024, Afzaal Kiani was noted for sending apologies for absence from the Borough Council meeting held on Tuesday, 26 November 2024.
Meetings in November 2024
Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 November 2024 7:30 pm - 26 November 2024
Afzaal Kiani sent apologies for absence from the Borough Council meeting on Tuesday, 26 November 2024.
During September 2024, Afzaal Kiani was active in council meetings. On September 5th, Kiani attended the Planning Committee and voted in favour of approving planning applications for Ham Wharf and Gunnersbury Park. Kiani also attended the Pension Fund Panel on September 16th as a Councillor for Hounslow Heath, though no specific actions were recorded. On September 18th, Kiani served as the Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum, with no specific statements or actions noted in the report pack.
Meetings in September 2024
Central Hounslow Area Forum - Wednesday, 18 September 2024 7:30 pm - 18 September 2024
Afzaal Kiani served as the Chair of the Central Hounslow Area Forum on September 18, 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Councillor Afzaal Kiani in the provided report pack.
Pension Fund Panel - Monday, 16 September 2024 5:00 pm - 16 September 2024
Afzaal Kiani was present at the Pension Fund Panel meeting on Monday, 16 September 2024, as a Councillor for Hounslow Heath. No specific statements or actions by Afzaal Kiani were recorded in the minutes.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 5 September 2024 7:00 pm - 5 September 2024
Afzaal Kiani was present at the Planning Committee meeting on 2024-09-05. Kiani voted in favour of approving the planning applications for both Ham Wharf and Gunnersbury Park.
During July 2024, Afzaal Kiani participated in the Planning Committee meeting on July 9th, where he voted to approve both the Ham Wharf and Gunnersbury Park applications.
Meetings in July 2024
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9 July 2024 7:00 pm - 9 July 2024
During the Planning Committee meeting on July 9, 2024, Afzaal Kiani voted to approve both the Ham Wharf application and the Gunnersbury Park application.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 18 June 2025 7:30 pm
The Hounslow Council Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel met on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, to discuss panel processes, working methods, and topics of interest. The panel was also scheduled to develop terms of reference for future work.
Pension Fund Panel - Monday, 16 June 2025 5:00 pm
The Pension Fund Panel were scheduled to meet to discuss the fund's business plan, investment performance, administration, and risk management. They were also scheduled to review compliance with the Pensions Regulator's General Code of Practice[^1].
Annual Meeting of the Council, Borough Council - Tuesday, 27 May 2025 7:30 pm
The annual meeting of the Borough Council of the London Borough of Hounslow was scheduled to include the election of a new Mayor and the appointment of a Deputy Mayor, as well as the establishment of and appointments to various council bodies and outside organisations. Also on the agenda was a request to waive the six-month rule for Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal due to ill health.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 1 May 2025 7:00 pm
The Hounslow Council Planning Committee scheduled a meeting for Thursday, 1 May 2025, to discuss several planning applications, including a consultation on a Planning Enforcement Plan and the erection of a replacement house in Chiswick.
Pension Fund Panel - Monday, 7 April 2025 5:00 pm
The Hounslow Council Pension Fund Panel met to discuss the fund's business plan, investment performance, administration, risk management and compliance, and to set objectives for the investment consultant. The panel approved the proposed strategic objectives for the fund's investment consultants.
Decisions from Meetings
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Valuation and Funding Strategy Statement Training and Update
From: Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 5:00 pm - October 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report - Hounslow Pension Fund 2024-25
From: Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 5:00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to note the upcoming publication of the Pension Fund Annual Report and that any amendments to the Pension Fund Statement of Accounts will be reported to the Panel later.
Recommendations Approved
Pooling Update and Transition Plan
From: Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 5:00 pm - October 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Investment Adviser's Quarterly Report
From: Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 5:00 pm - October 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
TPR General Code of Practice (GCOP) Review June 2025
From: Pension Fund Panel - Wednesday, 22 October 2025 5:00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to review completed modules of the code compliance toolkit, assess compliance with the TPR General Code of Practice, and note the timetable for reviewing the remaining modules.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 92