Ahmodur Khan - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Blackwall & Cubitt Town)

Councillor Ahmodur Khan

Aspire Blackwall & Cubitt Town

Email: ahmodur.khan@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

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Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Member) Audit Committee (Substitute) Council (Member) Inner North East London Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee Development Committee (Substitute) Licensing Committee Licensing Sub Committee Strategic Development Committee (Substitute) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee (Chair)

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Councillor Ahmodur Khan has demonstrated a consistent and evolving commitment to council service across multiple years, with a pronounced focus on scrutiny, accountability, and key service areas. His recent activity, particularly in 2026, highlights a continued dedication to these principles, with a specific emphasis on housing and regulatory oversight.

Key Themes and Priorities: Throughout his service, Khan has consistently prioritized robust scrutiny of council operations, financial accountability, and the effective delivery of essential services. Key themes include:

  • Housing and Regeneration: This has been a central and growing focus, particularly in recent years. Khan has championed the provision of family-sized and affordable housing, overseeing scrutiny of related schemes and joint ventures.
  • Scrutiny and Accountability: A core tenet of his work, Khan has consistently pushed for transparency, questioned budget allocations, and demanded clear explanations for council decisions and financial reporting.
  • Service Delivery and Safety: He has shown a keen interest in the quality and safety of various services, including maternity services, leisure center accessibility, and community safety.
  • Regulatory Oversight: More recently, Khan has taken on a more direct role in regulatory matters, as evidenced by his chairmanship of the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee and his focus on the Regulator of Social Housing.

Evolution of Focus: Khan's focus has evolved from a broad engagement with scrutiny and audit in 2024, encompassing areas like Adults and Health Services and licensing, to a more specialized and impactful role in housing and regeneration by 2025. His 2026 activity signals a deepening engagement with regulatory frameworks within housing, indicating a strategic shift towards influencing policy and practice at a more granular level.

Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years):

  • 2026: His most significant recent contribution was chairing the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting in January. Crucially, he initiated a forward-looking discussion on the Committee on Regulator of Social Housing report and criticism of late referral, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing systemic issues within social housing regulation.
  • 2025: Khan was a highly active and influential figure. He championed the provision of desperately needed, family-sized home[s] in the redevelopment of Albert Jacob House and played a crucial role in securing the Chairmanship of the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee. His detailed inquiries into affordable housing delivery and his consistent advocacy for transparency in budget and financial reporting were notable.
  • 2024: Khan was instrumental in highlighting issues of transparency and accountability, particularly with his strong statement regarding the need for full explanations before scrutiny chairs sign off on reports: > Can you make a note that that never happened again? If a scrutiny chair is asked to sign something, he or she needed to be explained the full report before he signed, he or she signed. This is my final comment on it. His critical examination of the council's audit backlog and his focus on maternity service safety were also significant.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

  • Commitment to Scrutiny: Khan consistently demonstrates a deep-seated commitment to holding the council accountable through rigorous scrutiny. This is evident in his repeated questioning, requests for detailed reports, and his willingness to challenge established practices.
  • Advocacy for Vulnerable Groups: His focus on accessibility for disabled individuals and his championing of affordable housing indicate a consistent concern for the well-being of residents.
  • Emphasis on Transparency: Khan's interventions frequently revolve around ensuring that council processes and decisions are transparent and well-understood by all stakeholders.

In summary, Ahmodur Khan is a dedicated and increasingly influential councillor whose work is characterized by a strong commitment to scrutiny, accountability, and the improvement of essential services, with a particularly sharp focus on housing and regulatory matters in his most recent years of service.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In 2026, Councillor Ahmodur Khan's primary activity was chairing the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting in January. During this meeting, he also initiated a request for a future discussion on the Committee on Regulator of Social Housing report and criticism of late referral.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Councillor Ahmodur Khan chaired the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on January 13th. He also requested that a future discussion be scheduled regarding the Committee on Regulator of Social Housing report and criticism of late referral.

Meetings in January 2026
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 p.m. - 13 January 2026

Councillor Ahmodur Khan chaired the Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. During the meeting, he also requested that a future discussion be scheduled concerning the Committee on Regulator of Social Housing report and criticism of late referral as noted in the Scrutiny Action Log.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Committee

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 16th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Committee received a report on the outcomes of late-night inspections and enforcement visits to licensed premises. The committee noted the report and no decisions were made.

January 23, 2025
Strategic Development Committee

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 15th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday 15 January 2025. The meeting began with a discussion of a previously deferred application, PA/24/00173, a large mixed-use redevelopment scheme at 2-6 Commercial Street, 98-105 Whitechapel High Street and the site of the Canon Barnett Primary School. The application, which was recommended for refusal by planning officers, was to demolish 101 Whitechapel High Street, 6 Commercial Street and the western annex of the Canon Barnett Primary School, partially demolish 102-105 Whitechapel High Street and 2-4 Commercial Street (retaining the façades of those buildings) and redevelop the site to provide an 18-storey office block with community space, relocation and expansion of the school playground, and a new school annex. After discussing the application, the Committee resolved to grant planning permission.

January 22, 2025
Council

Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The meeting started with a tribute to former Councillor Ray Gibson, who passed away at the end of 2024. The Council then received a presentation from pupils at St John's School, Bethnal Green, who sang to celebrate the Council's recent Ofsted rating for Children's Services. The Council formally noted the 'outstanding' rating, and discussed the improvements that have taken place in the service since it was rated as 'inadequate' in 2017.

January 22, 2025
Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the proposed Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2025-28 and the proposed Fees and Charges for 2025-26. The committee agreed to make a series of recommendations and requests for further information.

January 14, 2025
Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th December, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including the Best Value Inspection, flood risk management, the strategic performance and delivery report, budget monitoring and an update on the home care procurement process. The committee noted all of the updates, except the home care procurement update, where a decision was made to move into a private session to discuss the issues further.

December 17, 2024

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