Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan
Email: Aliya.Afzal-Khan@lbhf.gov.uk
Council: Hammersmith and Fulham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan's council service, particularly in 2025, highlights a deep and evolving commitment to children's services, education, and robust scrutiny of council operations. Her recent activity in 2025 shows a significant expansion of her focus within these areas, demonstrating a proactive and detailed approach to policy implementation and budget oversight.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across her council years, Afzal-Khan has consistently prioritized education and children's services. In 2025, this focus intensified, encompassing a broad spectrum of issues from mental health initiatives and SEND support to school attainment and youth pathways. She also demonstrated a strong commitment to licensing matters, engaging in detailed scrutiny of operational aspects for various venues. Budget scrutiny, evident in her vote against the Revenue Budget in 2024, remains a core concern, with a continued emphasis on transparency and justification for council spending in 2025.
Evolution of Focus:
While education and budget scrutiny were central in 2024, 2025 marks a significant broadening and deepening of Afzal-Khan's engagement. Her involvement in children's services in 2025 moved beyond general budget discussions to specific program effectiveness (e.g., Best for You,
Summer in the City
), mental health, and SEND support. The addition of detailed work on licensing, including specific venue examples and operational concerns, represents a notable expansion of her portfolio in the most recent year. Her role within the Opposition also saw her contributing to broader strategic discussions like the Four Year Capital Programme and Capital Strategy in 2025, indicating a growing involvement in high-level council planning.
Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):
In 2025, Afzal-Khan's most significant contributions lie in her detailed and persistent questioning within children's services and education. Her inquiries into the effectiveness of programs, SEND support, and youth pathways demonstrate a commitment to ensuring tangible benefits for young people. Her thorough engagement with the Licensing Sub-Committee, focusing on operational details and proactive feedback, showcases her dedication to maintaining standards and public safety. Her advocacy for long-term investment and stronger family engagement within the Youth Justice Plan also stands out as a key contribution. In 2024, her vocal participation in budget discussions and her focus on school budgets and persistent absence were notable.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
A consistent pattern throughout Afzal-Khan's service is her dedication to scrutiny and accountability. She consistently seeks detailed information, clarification, and justification for council decisions and expenditures. Her engagement is characterized by a thoroughness that aims to ensure policies are effectively implemented and budgets are used wisely. The focus on vulnerable groups, particularly children and young people, is a recurring and strong theme. Her role as part of the Opposition has also provided a consistent platform for her to challenge and shape council policy.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan demonstrated consistent engagement across various council committees, with a particular focus on children's services, education, and licensing matters. She actively sought detailed information and clarification on policy implementation, budget allocations, and operational procedures. In children's services and education, her inquiries spanned mental health initiatives, SEND student support, school attainment data, and the effectiveness of programs like Best for You
and Summer in the City.
She also advocated for transparency in co-production processes and sought details on pathways for young people preparing for adulthood. As part of the Opposition, Afzal-Khan contributed to discussions on the Four Year Capital Programme and the Capital Strategy, and spoke on the Youth Justice Plan, welcoming its focus on education and employment while urging for long-term investment and stronger family engagement. Her contributions to the Licensing Sub-Committee were thorough, involving detailed questioning on operational aspects, noise mitigation, security, and CCTV for venues like Fulham Football Club and AB Wines, and she emphasized the need for proactive feedback from all responsible authorities. She also spoke on the redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and the provision of Free Breakfasts for Primary School Children.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was active in two council meetings. At the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee meeting on November 3rd, she was present (though noted as late) and engaged in discussions about Summer in the City,
inquiring about the levelling up
theme and marketing to local schools. She also commented on Co-production in Children's Services,
agreeing on its embedded nature but calling for greater transparency in reporting the process.
In the Preparation for Adulthood in H&F
discussion, she sought details on pathways and offer acceptance rates. On November 4th, at the Licensing Sub-Committee review of AB Wines, Afzal-Khan posed numerous questions to police officers and council representatives. She sought clarification on the specifics of an incident involving stolen goods, asked about improvements in cooperation from AB Wines regarding CCTV, and whether stolen goods were reported to Trading Standards. She also inquired about PC Tanner's interaction with the premises and any link between alcohol purchased there and antisocial behavior, as well as whether other off-licenses were investigated. Finally, she requested information from Matt Tucker on the number of complaints made about the premises.
Meetings in November 2025
Sainsburys, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm - 26 November 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan is listed as a member of the Opposition on the Licensing Sub-Committee. However, the available documentation does not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Review: AB Wines, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - 4 November 2025
During the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on November 4, 2025, Aliya Afzal-Khan actively questioned police officers and council representatives regarding the review of AB Wines. She sought clarification from PC Bennett on the specifics of the July 28, 2025 incident, specifically how it constituted handling stolen goods and whether any charges or cautions were issued. Afzal-Khan also inquired about any observed improvements or cooperation from AB Wines prior to the review, particularly concerning CCTV, and if stolen goods had been reported to Trading Standards. She further questioned PC Tanner about her interaction with AB Wines and whether the alcohol purchased there was linked to observed antisocial behavior. Afzal-Khan also asked if other nearby off-licenses were investigated during the same period. Additionally, she asked Councillor Wesley if he had any questions and requested information from Matt Tucker regarding the number of complaints made about the premises to the council over the past couple of years.
Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm - 3 November 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was present at the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee meeting on 3 November 2025, with an apology for her lateness noted. During the Summer in the City
discussion, she appreciated the borough-wide spread of events and inquired about the levelling up
theme and marketing to parents of local maintained schools. Regarding Co-production in Children's Services,
she agreed that co-production was well-embedded with a comprehensive feedback loop but called for greater transparency in reporting the process. In the Preparation for Adulthood in H&F
discussion, she sought information on the different pathways and the number of offers accepted by young people.
During October 2025, Aliya Afzal-Khan participated in two council meetings. On October 14th, she was a member of the Opposition on the Licensing Sub-Committee for the Amigos Burgers and Shakes meeting, with no recorded speaking or actions. On October 22nd, during the Full Council meeting, Afzal-Khan spoke twice for the Opposition. Her first speech addressed the Youth Justice Plan for 2025-26, where she welcomed the emphasis on education, training, and employment
and the commitment to tackling racial disproportionality,
while also urging the administration to secure long-term investment, expand supported housing, and strengthen family engagement.
She concluded by highlighting the potential for progress when partners work together to change the trajectory of young lives.
Her second contribution was speaking for the Opposition on Special Motion 2 regarding Free Breakfasts for Primary School Children.
Meetings in October 2025
Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 October 2025
During the Full Council meeting on October 22nd, 2025, Aliya Afzal-Khan spoke on two occasions. Firstly, she delivered a speech for the Opposition regarding the Youth Justice Plan for 2025-26. She highlighted the plan's child's first approach
and welcomed the emphasis on education, training, and employment, as well as the commitment to tackling racial disproportionality. Afzal-Khan noted that the plan builds on conservative government initiatives
and stressed the importance of partnership between central and local government. However, she also urged the administration to secure long-term investment, expand supported housing, and strengthen family engagement to address funding fragility and stretched mental health support. She concluded by emphasizing the potential for progress when partners work together to change the trajectory of young lives.
Secondly, Aliya Afzal-Khan also spoke for the Opposition on Special Motion 2 concerning Free Breakfasts for Primary School Children.
Amigos Burgers and Shakes, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 6.30 pm - 14 October 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was a member of the Opposition on the Licensing Sub-Committee for the Amigos Burgers and Shakes meeting on October 14th, 2025. There is no record of her speaking or taking any action during this meeting.
During the September 17, 2025, Licensing Sub-Committee meeting concerning Fulham Football Club, Aliya Afzal-Khan engaged in detailed questioning of the applicant's solicitor and the presenting officer. Her inquiries focused on operational aspects of the venue, including indoor event capacities and locations, noise mitigation strategies (such as decibel levels and acoustic design), and security measures like guest numbers for dancing, supervision, and crowd dispersal. She also sought information on CCTV systems and their retention policies. A significant point of her engagement was her concern regarding the acceptance of silence from responsible authorities as tacit approval, emphasizing the need for the council to actively solicit feedback from all relevant bodies, including the noise team, TFL, transport officers, Met Police, fire and building control, and emergency services.
Meetings in September 2025
Fulham Football Club Stevenage Road London SW6 6HH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 pm - 17 September 2025
During the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on September 17, 2025, Aliya Afzal-Khan actively questioned the applicant's solicitor, Craig, and the presenting officer, Adrian. Her inquiries focused on several key areas related to the venue's operation and potential impact on residents. She sought clarification on the capacity of indoor spaces for events such as boxing and dancing, and their specific locations. Afzal-Khan also pressed for details on noise mitigation commitments, asking about decibel levels and the acoustic design of the first-floor lounges, specifically whether windows and doors would be kept closed during entertainment. Further questions addressed the number of guests for dancing, supervision, security arrangements, and investment in police and marshals for crowd dispersal. She also inquired about CCTV footage retention and the types of cameras to be installed at ground and first-floor exits. Notably, Afzal-Khan expressed concern about accepting the absence of comments from responsible authorities as tacit approval, advocating for the council to actively solicit feedback from each, including the noise team, TFL, transport officers, Met Police, fire and building control, and emergency services.
During the July 2025 council meetings, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was active in the Full Council meeting on July 9th. She spoke on the agenda item concerning the Redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and Building New Homes,
representing the Opposition.
Meetings in July 2025
Aldi SW6 1BW & Fishy Delishy SW6 1AA, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm - 15 July 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan is listed as a member of the Opposition on the Licensing Sub-Committee. However, the available documentation does not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by her during the meeting.
Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm - 9 July 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan spoke during the discussion of the Redevelopment of Avonmore Primary School and Building New Homes
agenda item, representing the Opposition.
During the June 2025 Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee meeting, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan demonstrated active engagement by posing a series of detailed questions. Her inquiries focused on several key areas: the accessibility of information regarding Family Hub activities, the monitoring of Children Looked After (CLAs) participation in school enrichment programs, and the reasons and oversight for an increase in Elective Home Education (EHE) during the summer of 2024. Additionally, she raised concerns about the availability of Key Stage 3 attainment data and its implications for pupil support, as well as questioning the consistency of academic performance (Progress 8 and Attainment 8 scores) in specific schools and the support mechanisms in place for them.
Meetings in June 2025
Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 30th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 30 June 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan actively engaged in the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee meeting by posing several pertinent questions. She inquired about the online publication of a timetable for Family Hub activities and whether the Virtual School had monitored the participation of Children Looked After (CLAs) in enrichment activities at their respective schools. Councillor Afzal-Khan also sought clarification on the reasons behind an increase in Elective Home Education (EHE) children during the summer of 2024 and the methods used to monitor their education. Furthermore, she raised concerns about the lack of Key Stage 3 attainment data and its potential impact on pupil support, as well as questioning the consistency of below-national Progress 8 and Attainment 8 scores in certain schools and the strategies in place to assist them.
Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 7.00 pm - 3 June 2025
Aliya Afzal-Khan was absent from the Licensing Committee meeting on June 3, 2025. An apology for her absence was recorded by the Chair.
During May 2025, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan participated in the Annual Full Council meeting on May 21st. In her capacity as part of the Opposition, she delivered a speech addressing the report on the Four Year Capital Programme 2025-29 and the Capital Strategy 2025/26.
Meetings in May 2025
Annual meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 7.00 pm - 21 May 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan, as part of the Opposition, delivered a speech concerning the report on the Four Year Capital Programme 2025-29 and Capital Strategy 2025/26.
In April 2025, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan focused on understanding the Children's Services (CHS) budget. During the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee meeting on April 22nd, she specifically asked for details regarding the £11.904m allocated to budget lines outside of the service's direct control and any associated changes within those lines.
Meetings in April 2025
Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 April 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan inquired about the Children's Services (CHS) proposed net budget for 2025/26, specifically requesting details on the £11.904m allocated to budget lines over which the service had little direct control, and any changes within those lines.
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was a listed member of the Opposition on the Licensing Sub-Committee for the March 11, 2025 meeting regarding Gopuff 4 Challoner Crescent London W14 9LE. However, the available documentation does not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Meetings in March 2025
Hearing dispensed with Objections Withdrawn - Gopuff 4 Challoner Crescent London W14 9LE, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 6.30 pm - 11 March 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan is listed as a member of the Opposition on the Licensing Sub-Committee. However, the available documentation does not indicate that she spoke or took any specific action during the meeting.
Aliya Afzal-Khan was absent from the Full Council meeting on February 26, 2025. Apologies were received for her absence.
Meetings in February 2025
Budget meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025
Aliya Afzal-Khan was absent from the Full Council meeting on February 26, 2025. Apologies for her absence were received.
During the January 21st, 2025, Informal Meeting of the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan actively engaged by congratulating young people on co-producing a program. She sought clarification on several key areas, including details about the Best for You
mental health website, the role of H&F Works in Work Readiness, and the annual volume and processing times for EHCP applications. Councillor Afzal-Khan also inquired about the reasons behind a low suspension rate and the equitable distribution of SEND students across schools, emphasizing the need for robust procedures to educate SEND students.
Meetings in January 2025
Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 January 2025
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was absent from the meeting and sent apologies. However, she did contribute to the meeting by making a speech on Special Motion 4, which focused on building a stronger, safer, and kinder borough. She spoke on behalf of the Opposition.
Informal Meeting, Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm - 21 January 2025
During the Informal Meeting of the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee on January 21st, 2025, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan made several inquiries. She congratulated young people on co-producing a program and sought further details about the Best for You
(West London Mental Health Website). She also inquired about H&F Works in the context of Work Readiness. Additionally, Councillor Afzal-Khan asked about the volume of EHCP applications received annually and the processing time for final decisions. She further questioned the factors contributing to the low suspension rate and whether SEND students were equitably distributed across schools, while also enquiring about ensuring schools had robust procedures for educating SEND students.
Throughout 2024, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan demonstrated a consistent focus on education and budget scrutiny. She was a vocal participant in council meetings, notably voting against the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels in February. Her engagement with educational matters was prominent, with inquiries in March and November regarding school budgets, the allocation of funds for special educational needs, and strategies to address persistent absence. She also questioned the justification for growth proposals within the Travelcare and Support service, requesting supporting data. Afzal-Khan also represented the Opposition in discussions on housing and youth council matters, and delivered a speech on an amendment to a housing motion. While present at the Annual Council Meeting in May, no specific actions were recorded for her during that event.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During the November 2024 Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee meeting, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan focused on understanding educational data and policy. She specifically requested a breakdown of persistent absence figures across various school types and sought to understand the Council's intervention strategies. Additionally, she inquired about the Department for Education's (DfE) minimum curriculum and assessment requirements for children being educated at home (EHE).
Meetings in November 2024
Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 11th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 November 2024
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan sought clarification on the breakdown of persistent absence across different school types and the Council's level of intervention. She also inquired about any minimum curriculum and assessment requirements set by the DfE for children educated at home (EHE).
During October 2024, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan attended the Full Council meeting on October 17th. She delivered a speech on the Youth Council item, speaking on behalf of the Opposition.
Meetings in October 2024
Full Council - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 17 October 2024
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan attended the Full Council meeting on October 17, 2024. She was present at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She delivered a speech on the Youth Council item, speaking on behalf of the Opposition.
During July 2024, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan participated in the Full Council meeting on July 10th. In this meeting, she spoke on the Youth Council item, representing the Opposition.
Meetings in July 2024
Full Council - Wednesday, 10th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 10 July 2024
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan spoke on the Youth Council item, representing the Opposition.
During May 2024, Aliya Afzal-Khan attended the Annual Council Meeting on May 22nd as the Councillor for Palace & Hurlingham ward. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
Meetings in May 2024
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 7.00 pm - 22 May 2024
Aliya Afzal-Khan was present at the Annual Council Meeting on 22nd May 2024, as a Councillor for Palace & Hurlingham ward. No specific statements or actions were recorded for her during this meeting.
During March 2024, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan actively participated in two council meetings, focusing on education and budget-related matters. In the Cabinet meeting on March 4th, she sought clarification on the School Budget (Dedicated Schools Grant) for 2024/25, specifically asking about the services covered by the Central Services Schools Block (CSSB) commitment and its allocation for the upcoming year. She also inquired about the utilization of the High Needs Block to support young people with special educational needs.
At the Informal meeting of the Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee on March 25th, Councillor Afzal-Khan delved into issues of persistent absence across various school types and the council's intervention strategies. She also raised concerns regarding the Department for Education's minimum requirements for elective home education, particularly concerning curriculum and assessment. Furthermore, she acknowledged the officers' efforts in budget balancing while questioning the justification for the Travelcare and Support growth proposal, requesting data on increased demand to support the investment.
Meetings in March 2024
Informal meeting, Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 25th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 25 March 2024
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan inquired about the breakdown of persistent absence across different school types and the council's intervention levels. She also raised concerns about the Department for Education's (DfE) minimum requirements for elective home education regarding curriculum and assessment. Additionally, she thanked officers for their work on balancing the budget and questioned the justification for the Travelcare and Support growth proposal, asking for data on increased demand over recent years to support the investment.
Cabinet - Monday, 4th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 4 March 2024
During the Cabinet meeting on March 4th, 2024, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan posed two questions concerning the School Budget (Dedicated Schools Grant) for 2024/25. She inquired about the specific services included in the historic commitment to the Central Services Schools Block (CSSB) and how these would be affected by the 2024/25 CSSB allocation. Additionally, she asked how the High Needs Block expenditure would be utilized to directly support young people and children with special educational needs.
During the February 28th, 2024 Budget Meeting of the Full Council, Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was present and voted against the adoption of the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels for 2024/25. She also seconded a Special Motion concerning the Housing Department and delivered a speech on behalf of the Opposition regarding an amendment to this motion.
Meetings in February 2024
Budget Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 28th February, 2024 7.00 pm - 28 February 2024
Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan was present at the Budget Meeting of the Full Council on February 28th, 2024. She voted against the adoption of the Revenue Budget and Council Tax Levels for 2024/25. In relation to Special Motion 2 - The Housing Department, moved by Councillor Adronie Alford, Councillor Afzal-Khan seconded the motion and delivered a speech on behalf of the Opposition regarding an amendment to it.
Activity Timeline
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Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Full Council met on Wednesday 22 October 2025, and discussed a range of issues including the Youth Justice Plan, playground improvements, and digital inclusion. Councillors also reviewed the constitution and members' allowances, and debated several special motions concerning primary schools, CCTV, parks, Black History Month, online hate speech, drugs in public spaces, and high streets.
Amigos Burgers and Shakes, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 6.30 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a licensing application for Amigos Burgers and Shakes. The meeting was scheduled to be held remotely, and members of the press and public could watch the meeting live on YouTube.
Fulham Football Club Stevenage Road London SW6 6HH, Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss an application from Fulham Football Club for a variation of their existing premises licence to add the provision of plays, films, indoor sporting events, live music, recorded music, and performance of dance to the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage. The committee approved the application for the ground floor and the members club on levels three, four and five, with additional conditions to limit the number of events, require a risk assessment plan, and install a noise limiting device. The application for the first floor was withdrawn.
Aldi SW6 1BW & Fishy Delishy SW6 1AA, Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 6.30 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee for Hammersmith and Fulham Council was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025 to discuss licensing applications for an Aldi store and Fishy Delishy, both located on Fulham Broadway. The meeting was set to be held remotely and broadcast on YouTube.
Full Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 7.00 pm
The Hammersmith and Fulham Council Full Council meeting addressed topics ranging from local governance and finance to community and environmental concerns. The council welcomed Councillor Liam Downer-Sanderson, who was elected in the recent by-election, and also approved motions concerning the Macbeth Centre, free school breakfasts, climate change initiatives, and improvements to Uxbridge Road.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 0