Councillor Ahmed Mahbub
Email: Ahmed.Mahbub@haringey.gov.uk
Council: Haringey
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Ahmed Mahbub's council service, particularly in the most recent year of 2025, highlights a significant evolution in his role and public engagement. While 2024 saw his participation primarily limited to attending council meetings, 2025 marked a transformative period with his assumption of the Mayoralty of Haringey Council.
Key Themes and Priorities:
In 2025, Mahbub's mayoral tenure became the central focus. His priorities clearly shifted towards community engagement, youth empowerment, and fostering democratic participation. He expressed immense pride in serving Haringey, emphasizing the borough's diversity and his commitment to all its residents. His choice of the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureau as his charity further underscores a dedication to supporting vulnerable communities.
Evolution of Focus:
The contrast between 2024 and 2025 is stark. In 2024, his involvement was largely observational, with no recorded speaking or specific actions. However, in 2025, he actively shaped council proceedings, particularly in his capacity as Mayor. His engagement with young people, facilitating their voices in Full Council meetings, demonstrates a proactive approach to inclusivity and a desire to cultivate future civic leaders.
Most Significant Contributions (2025):
Mahbub's most significant contributions in 2025 were undoubtedly his leadership as Mayor. His welcoming address in July set a tone of pride and inclusivity:
I am immensely proud to serve as your first citizen and to represent this vibrant and diverse borough.
His active facilitation of youth participation in the October and November Full Council meetings, including suspending standing orders to allow for their presentations on critical issues like knife crime and anti-social behaviour, stands out as a powerful demonstration of his commitment to amplifying young voices. His participation in voting on the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy, even when voting against specific amendments, shows his engagement with the council's core financial decisions.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
While his public-facing role intensified in 2025, a consistent thread of engagement with council processes is evident. His attendance at various council and board meetings across both years indicates a foundational commitment to the mechanics of local governance. The emphasis on youth in 2025 suggests a growing interest in intergenerational dialogue and empowering the next generation of citizens.
Overall, Ahmed Mahbub's council service has evolved from consistent attendance to a dynamic and impactful leadership role, particularly in his recent year as Mayor, where he has prioritized community connection, youth empowerment, and the celebration of Haringey's diversity.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Councillor Ahmed Mahbub demonstrated a significant commitment to his role, particularly as Mayor of Haringey Council. His activities spanned various council meetings, including a Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board in January and the Full Council meetings in March, May, July, October, and November. In March, he actively participated in voting on the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy, casting votes against specific amendments but ultimately supporting the overall recommendations. He sent apologies for absence from the Annual Meeting in May and a prior meeting in March. His tenure as Mayor, beginning in July, was a central theme. He delivered a heartfelt welcome at the July Full Council meeting, expressing pride in serving Haringey, emphasizing its diversity, and his commitment to all communities. He highlighted his heritage and his aim to inspire greater democratic participation. He also announced the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureau as his chosen charity. In October, as Mayor, he welcomed young people from the Youth Council. His engagement with youth continued in November, where he actively facilitated their participation in a Full Council meeting, suspending standing orders for their presentations and speeches, and encouraging dialogue on issues like knife crime and anti-social behaviour. A key quote from his mayoral address in July encapsulates his approach:
I am immensely proud to serve as your first citizen and to represent this vibrant and diverse borough.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During the November 24th, 2025 Full Council meeting, Mayor Ahmed Mahbub actively facilitated the participation of young people. He welcomed them, emphasizing their importance in the community and their role in shaping local democracy. Mayor Mahbub took several actions to empower their voices, including suspending standing orders to allow for youth presentations and speeches. He specifically invited the Leader of the Council to welcome the young attendees and called upon individuals like Yasin to speak. He also requested the borough commander to listen to the youth's perspectives on knife crime and anti-social behaviour, and concluded by inviting Charlene to speak on Youth Participation and leading applause for the delegates.
Meetings in November 2025
Full Council - Monday, 24th November, 2025 7.30 pm - 24 November 2025
In his capacity as Mayor, Ahmed Mahbub welcomed young people to the Full Council meeting on November 24th, 2025. He emphasized the importance of their attendance and the value of their time, stating that the meeting was structured to empower them to make a difference in their community. He highlighted that young people are a significant demographic in Haringey and that council decisions profoundly affect them, underscoring their crucial role in shaping the future of local democracy. He expressed the council's commitment to expanding the representation of young voices and fostering continued meaningful and transparent engagement.
Mayor Mahbub then took several actions to facilitate the young people's participation. He instructed the Chief Whip to move a motion to suspend council standing orders, enabling speeches and presentations from the youth. Subsequently, he invited the Leader of the Council to formally welcome the young attendees and commence their presentations. He then called upon Yasin to deliver his speech and later requested the borough commander to listen to the young people's perspectives on knife crime and anti-social behaviour. Finally, Mayor Mahbub invited Charlene to speak on Youth Participation and led the council in applauding the young delegates.
In October 2025, Councillor Ahmed Mahbub, as Mayor of Haringey Council, delivered a welcome message to the young people from the Youth Council during an extraordinary meeting.
Meetings in October 2025
extraordinary meeting with Young People, Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 6.30 pm - 16 October 2025
As Mayor of Haringey Council, Councillor Ahmed Mahbub issued a welcome message to the young people from the Youth Council at the extraordinary meeting.
During July 2025, Ahmed Mahbub's primary activity was in his role as Mayor at the Full Council meeting on July 21st. He welcomed attendees, announced the meeting's recording, and expressed gratitude for his election, emphasizing his strong connection to Haringey and his pride in serving as its first citizen. Mayor Mahbub highlighted the borough's diversity and his commitment to supporting all communities and their celebrations. He acknowledged his distinction as the first Mayor of Bangladeshi heritage and his aim to inspire greater participation in local democracy. He announced the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureau as his chosen charity, pledging to raise funds and awareness for their work, and concluded by promising to serve with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment. He had previously sent apologies for absence for a meeting on March 10th, 2025.
Meetings in July 2025
Full Council - Monday, 21st July, 2025 7.30 pm - 21 July 2025
In his capacity as Mayor at the Full Council meeting on July 21st, 2025, Ahmed Mahbub welcomed attendees and announced the meeting's recording. He expressed gratitude for his election, highlighting his deep connection to Haringey and his delight in serving as its first citizen. Mayor Mahbub spoke with pride about the borough's diverse communities, emphasizing Haringey's openness and his commitment to supporting all communities and their celebrations. He noted his distinction as the first Mayor of Bangladeshi heritage and his aspiration to inspire greater participation in local democracy. He announced the Haringey Citizens Advice Bureau as his chosen charity, pledging to raise funds and awareness for their work. He concluded with a promise to serve with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment.
In-Quorate, Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative Committee - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 17 July 2025
Ahmed Mahbub sent apologies for absence at the Alexandra Park and Palace Board meeting on March 10th, 2025. No other activity was recorded for him in the provided documents.
During May 2025, Ahmed Mahbub sent his apologies for absence from the Annual Meeting of the Full Council on May 19th. He was also noted as a Councillor present and a member of the Labour Group for the 2025-26 term.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Monday, 19th May, 2025 7.30 pm - 19 May 2025
Ahmed Mahbub was noted as having sent apologies for absence from the meeting. He was also listed as a Councillor present and a member of the Labour Group for 2025-26. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during the meeting.
During the March 24th, 2025 Full Council meeting, Ahmed Mahbub was actively involved in the voting process for the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. He cast votes against four specific budget amendments (Budget Amendment 1, 2, 3, and 4) but ultimately voted in favour of the overall recommendations for the budget and financial strategy.
Meetings in March 2025
Full Council - Monday, 24th March, 2025 7.30 pm - 24 March 2025
During the Full Council meeting on March 24th, 2025, Ahmed Mahbub participated in the voting on the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. He voted against Budget Amendment 1, Budget Amendment 2, Budget Amendment 3, and Budget Amendment 4. However, he voted in favour of the overall recommendations for the 2025/26 Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative CommitteeMonday, 17th March, 2025 8.15 pm - 17 March 2025
Ahmed Mahbub, a Trustee Board Member, attended the Alexandra Palace and Park Board meeting held on Monday, November 4th, 2024, as noted in the reports pack for the Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative Committee meeting on March 17th, 2025.
Audit CommitteeTuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 11 March 2025
Ahmed Mahbub was present at the Audit Committee meetings held on December 3, 2024, and January 27, 2025, as indicated in the reports pack for the March 11, 2025 meeting. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during those meetings.
Alexandra Palace and Park BoardMonday, 10th March, 2025 7.30 pm - 10 March 2025
Ahmed Mahbub was present at the Alexandra Palace and Park Board meeting on March 10, 2025. However, the provided documents contain no record of any statements or actions made by them during the meeting.
During January 2025, Councillor Ahmed Mahbub attended one meeting: the Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board on January 27th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.
Meetings in January 2025
Special Meeting, Alexandra Palace and Park BoardMonday, 27th January, 2025 7.30 pm - 27 January 2025
Councillor Ahmed Mahbub attended the Alexandra Palace and Park Board meeting on January 27th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.
In 2024, Ahmed Mahbub's recorded activities primarily involved his attendance at council meetings. He was present at the Full Council meeting on November 18th and a Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board on November 28th. He also sent his apologies for absence from a Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board on December 11th. There are no records of him speaking or taking specific actions during these meetings.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Councillor Ahmed Mahbub sent his apologies for absence from the Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board held on December 11th, 2024.
Meetings in December 2024
Special Meeting, Alexandra Palace and Park BoardWednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.30 pm - 11 December 2024
Councillor Ahmed Mahbub sent apologies for his absence from the Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board held on Wednesday, 11th December, 2024.
During November 2024, Ahmed Mahbub attended two council meetings: the Full Council meeting on November 18th and a Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board on November 28th. While present at both meetings, there are no records of him speaking or taking specific actions.
Meetings in November 2024
Special Meeting, Alexandra Palace and Park BoardThursday, 28th November, 2024 6.30 pm - 28 November 2024
Ahmed Mahbub attended the Special Meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board on November 28th, 2024, as a Councillor. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.
Full CouncilMonday, 18th November, 2024 7.30 pm - 18 November 2024
Ahmed Mahbub was present at the Full Council meeting on 18th November 2024. He had also been present at previous meetings on 22nd July 2024 and 10th October 2024. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during these meetings.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Special Meeting, Alexandra Palace and Park BoardMonday, 27th January, 2025 7.30 pm
Special Meeting, Alexandra Palace and Park BoardWednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.30 pm
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Audit CommitteeTuesday, 3rd December, 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting was scheduled to receive a verbal update from BDO on the Value For Money Audit for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2022/23. The meeting was also scheduled to review and note several reports on the progress of audits conducted by Mazars during the previous year, covering Housing Services, Internal Audit, and Anti-Fraud and Corruption.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 0