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

Council Profile: View on council website

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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Development Committee CANCELLED

Development Committee - Thursday, 25th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

This meeting has been cancelled.

July 25, 2024
Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The committee discussed the council's performance on recycling, the Strategic Asset Management Plan, and the proposed Target Operating Model. The Strategic Asset Management Plan was adopted by the council, while the committee noted the recycling and Target Operating Model reports and will consider them again after a further round of consultation by the council.

July 23, 2024
Licensing Sub Committee

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider three applications for new and varied premises licenses, for Bulabar at 7 Frying Pan Alley, House of Music and Entertainment at 20 Commercial Street, and Gopuff at 60 Hemming Street. The committee approved the applications by Bulabar and House of Music and Entertainment, and adjourned the application by Gopuff to allow for further submissions from the applicant and objectors.

July 23, 2024
Licensing Sub Committee

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 18th July, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Subcommittee granted the application for a new premises licence for the Carwash site on 1 Quaker Street, London E1 6SZ, with conditions, and denied the application for a new premises licence for Fabwick, Unit 4a Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN.

July 18, 2024
Council

Council - Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting decided that Columbia Road Market, Watney Market and Whitechapel Market should all be officially designated as markets, and also that the market fees at these markets, and at all other markets and street trading spots in Tower Hamlets should increase by 3.1% from September 2024. The meeting also agreed the contents of an interim scheme by which the council will take over the planning powers of the London Legacy Development Corporation ([LLDC]) in September 2024.

July 17, 2024

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