Councillor Asma Islam
Email: Asma.Islam@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
106 meetings · Page 1 of 22
Reserve Budget Meeting, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.30 p.m.
Audit Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and risk management matters. Key discussions are expected to include progress on action plans following external recommendations, internal audit and anti-fraud reports, and the council's risk management arrangements. The committee will also review treasury management strategies and policies for the upcoming financial year.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review several key council functions and decisions. The meeting's agenda included updates on the Be Well
leisure service, the council's communication strategy, and a challenge session on reducing road danger and deaths. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to consider a called-in
decision regarding amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy approach.
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.
Decisions from Meetings
18 decisions · Page 2 of 4
Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-28
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025
...how to allocate funds across various departments and services, including setting council tax rates and approving the Housing Revenue Account budget, for the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for the amalgamation of Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools from 1 September 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025
... whether to begin the process of formally amalgamating Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into a single, 3-11 years primary school, with the ultimate decision resting with the Mayor.
For Determination
Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Challenge Session action plan on the performance of Registered Providers in Tower Hamlets
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024
... whether to approve an action plan based on recommendations from the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee's challenge session on Housing Provider Performance held on March 26, 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Record of Corporate Director’s Actions Quarter 1& 2 (2024 -2025)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024
...whether to note the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions, which includes actions taken under Rule 10 regarding the waiving of procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000.
Recommendations Approved
Best Value Report and Draft Directions Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024
...whether to acknowledge the findings of a best value report and endorse the Council's response to it.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 106
Average per Month: 4.1
Decisions Recorded: 18