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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aliya Afzal-Khan was absent from the Full Council meeting on February 26, 2025. Apologies were received for her absence.
Meetings in February 2025
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Annual Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 7.00 pm
The meeting covered several significant topics, including the recognition of local charities, an outstanding rating for children's services, and tributes to former council members. The council also discussed councillor allowances and held a minute of silence for two recently deceased members.
Special Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 8.00 pm
The meeting focused on awarding the Freedom of the Borough to ten individuals for their contributions to improving the lives of disabled people in Hammersmith and Fulham. The council also noted apologies for absence from several councillors.
Informal meeting, Children and Education Policy and Accountability Committee - Monday, 25th March, 2024 7.00 pm
Cabinet - Monday, 4th March, 2024 7.00 pm
The council meeting focused on the implementation and potential permanence of the Clean Air Neighborhood (CAN) scheme in South Fulham, which aims to reduce traffic and pollution by using smart cameras to restrict non-local vehicular access. The meeting featured extensive public engagement, with numerous delegations both supporting and opposing the scheme.
Budget Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 28th February, 2024 7.00 pm
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 0