Ana Miah - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Shadwell)

Councillor Ana Miah

Aspire Shadwell Chair of Pensions Committee

Email: ana.miah@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

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Committees: Licensing Sub Committee (Member) Council (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Pensions Committee (Chair) Licensing Regulatory Committee (Member)

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Across her council service, Councillor Ana Miah has consistently demonstrated a commitment to procedural governance and active participation, with a pronounced increase in leadership and focus in recent years, particularly in 2025.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Miah's work has centered on two main areas: financial oversight and regulation. Her involvement in the Pensions Committee, especially as Chair in 2025, highlights a significant focus on the responsible management of pension funds. Concurrently, her consistent presence and leadership in the Licensing Committee and its sub-committees underscore a dedication to regulatory processes and ensuring due diligence in licensing matters.

Evolution of Focus:

While 2024 saw Miah actively chairing both Licensing and Pensions Committees, 2025 marks a clear elevation of her role, specifically as the Chair of the Pensions Committee. This appointment signifies a deepening of her responsibility and likely an increased strategic involvement in financial governance. Her engagement in broader council matters, such as voting on the Budget Motion in April 2025, also indicates a growing scope of influence beyond committee work.

Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years):

In 2025, Miah's most significant contributions were undoubtedly as Chair of the Pensions Committee. Her procedural leadership in this role was evident in her frequent motions to exclude the press and public from sensitive discussions, ensuring the confidentiality of financial matters. She was instrumental in the committee's functioning, facilitating introductions, guiding discussions, and playing a key part in the election of the Vice-Chair. Her active participation in the Council meeting in April 2025, where she voted against amendments and supported the main Budget Motion, also represents a notable contribution to broader financial decisions.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

A consistent pattern throughout Miah's recorded activity is her strong adherence to procedure and her proactive engagement in committee leadership. She consistently chairs meetings, moves motions, and actively questions and guides discussions. The recurring theme of moving to exclude the press and public from certain agenda items, particularly in 2025, points to a consistent interest in managing sensitive information responsibly. Her dual involvement in both financial oversight (Pensions) and regulatory matters (Licensing) suggests a well-rounded approach to council responsibilities.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In 2026, Ana Miah's activity was limited to her participation in one council meeting in January. Specific details regarding her contributions or actions during the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on January 22nd, 2026, were not provided.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During January 2026, Ana Miah's participation was noted in one council meeting. However, the provided information for the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on January 22nd, 2026, does not contain any specific details about her contributions or actions.

Meetings in January 2026
Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 6.30 p.m. - 22 January 2026

There is no mention of Ana Miah's contributions or actions in the provided documents for the Licensing Sub Committee meeting on 2026-01-22.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pensions Committee

Pensions Committee - Monday, 30th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The committee received a presentation on the upcoming 2025 triennial actuarial valuation of the Tower Hamlets Pension Fund, noted various reports on training, employer engagement, pensions administration, risks to the pension fund, the state of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and heard a deputation from trade union representatives.

September 30, 2024
Licensing Sub Committee

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 24th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub-committee granted a new Premises Licence to Taco Taco in Commercial Street, limiting the sale of alcohol to customers dining at the venue, and restricting off-sales to delivery only. A new Premises Licence for the Widow's Son public house, on Devons Road, was also granted.

September 24, 2024
Licensing Sub Committee

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 19th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Subcommittee met to decide on two applications. The application for a variation of a premises license for Perfetto Pizza at 391 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9RA was granted to allow late night refreshment sales until 3am, with 1am-3am for delivery only. The application for a new premises license for The Pickle Factory at 11-14 The Oval, London E2 9DT was also granted, subject to a number of conditions.

September 19, 2024
Licensing Committee POSTPONED

SEV, Licensing Committee - Thursday, 19th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

This meeting has been postponed.

September 19, 2024
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 16th September, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee received a number of updates from council officers and representatives from Tower Hamlets Community Housing. A letter will be sent to the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, requesting he initiate a meeting with the Minister for Housing, the Regulator for Social Housing and local MPs to discuss the performance of Tower Hamlets Community Housing. The committee also noted the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's reports and recommendations.

September 16, 2024

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