Councillor Faroque Ahmed

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee approved a new premises licence for Rotunda Cafe in Island Gardens to sell alcohol on and off the premises between 08:00 and 17:00. The committee also approved a new premises licence for 7A Ezra Street to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises until 23:30, Monday to Saturday, and until 19:30 on Sunday.

Development Committee - Thursday, 3rd October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Development Committee refused an application to redevelop Montgomery Square and Water Street. They voted to reject the officers' recommendation to approve the application because of concerns about the impact on local businesses and increased traffic congestion.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.00 p.m.

The meeting approved the creation of a Mayor's Winter Emergency Fund to provide financial support to pensioners ineligible for the scrapped Winter Fuel Allowance payments, and approved time-banded waste collection regulations. Two motions were also debated, one from the Administration on winter fuel payments and another from the Labour group about the council's homelessness accommodation placement policy.

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.

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.