Afzaal Kiani - Councillor for Hounslow (Hounslow Heath)

Councillor Afzaal Kiani

Independent Hounslow Heath

Council: Hounslow

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Committees: Pension Fund Panel (Member) Central Hounslow Area Forum (Member) Borough Council (Member) Planning Committee Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel (Member)

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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

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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 .

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Borough Council

Borough Council - Tuesday, 26 November 2024 7:30 pm

The meeting included four petitions on a variety of matters, discussion of the ‘state of the borough’ report, the appointment of a new Monitoring Officer and four proposed motions for debate by members. In addition the council considered reports on treasury management, the adoption of a new gambling policy, and constitutional matters. Lastly, five written questions to cabinet members were answered.

November 26, 2024
Planning Committee CANCELLED

Planning Committee - Thursday, 7 November 2024 7:00 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

November 07, 2024
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel

Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 6 November 2024 7:00 pm

This meeting of the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to include presentations about flood risk in the borough. There was also scheduled to be discussion of the panel's terms of reference and planning for the next meeting.

November 06, 2024
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel CANCELLED

* replaced with 10.10.24 meeting, Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16 October 2024 7:00 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

October 16, 2024
Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel

Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 10 October 2024 7:00 pm

This meeting was intended to be the first in a series to agree a new set of ways of working for the Housing and Environment Scrutiny Panel in the 2023/24 council year. The meeting was scheduled to agree a new Vice-Chair and discuss a forward work programme for the committee.

October 10, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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