Councillor Faroque Ahmed

Development Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council Development Committee met to discuss a planning application for the redevelopment of the Genesis Cinema site on Mile End Road. The committee voted to refuse the application, citing concerns over heritage, design, residential amenity, and failure to provide sufficient affordable housing and cycle parking.

Council - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the local plan to the Secretary of State, petitions received from residents, and motions submitted by both the administration and opposition groups. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's annual report.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on 18 November 2025 to discuss child exploitation and serious youth violence, and corporate parenting accountability. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, Whitechapel. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on the council's website.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to discuss two applications for new premises licences. The first application was resolved prior to the meeting. The committee then considered the second application, but ultimately refused a new premises licence for Midpoint, 112-116 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JE, due to concerns about crime, disorder and public nuisance.

Extraordinary, Pensions Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Tower Hamlets Council Pensions Committee meeting on 6 November 2025.