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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Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Rearranged from 20 May 2025, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd June, 2025 6.30 p.m.

Councillor Abdul Wahid, Chair of Overview & Scrutiny Committee, led a meeting where the committee elected Councillor Abdul Mannan as Vice-Chair and appointed scrutiny lead members to sub-committees. The committee also reviewed a report on maternity care and a challenge session on net zero emissions, agreeing on recommendations for both.

June 02, 2025
Development Committee CANCELLED

Development Committee - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 6.30 p.m.

May 22, 2025
Council

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting on 14 May 2025 included the election of a new speaker and deputy speaker, and decisions on the make-up of committees for the municipal year. Councillor Suluk Ahmed was elected as the new speaker, and Councillor Bellal Uddin as deputy speaker. The council also voted to adopt an independent chair for the Audit Committee and re-adopted the council's constitution.

May 14, 2025
Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Rearranged from 29 April 2025, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Overview and Security Committee met to discuss the Mayor's achievements and priorities, the Mayor's Waste Improvement Programme, and a progress update on actions to support local markets and traders. Councillors questioned the Mayor on topics ranging from hate crime to housing, and agreed to revisit the waste improvement programme in six months to assess progress on data collection and community engagement.

May 06, 2025
Development Committee

Development Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met to discuss three planning applications, ultimately granting permission for all three with attached conditions and obligations. The applications concerned the retrospective change of use for a multi-use games area at Halley Primary School, the redevelopment of the Stifford Community Centre site, and the reconfiguration of commercial space at 5 Yeo Street.

April 24, 2025

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