Councillor Faroque Ahmed

Council - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets council meeting on 8 October 2025 addressed community safety concerns, debated motions on international issues, and reviewed local policies. The council approved a motion to urge the Metropolitan Police to reconsider the decision to close the Bethnal Green Police Station's front counter, while a motion recognising the state of Palestine failed. Additionally, the council approved a revised Gambling Policy and noted the Annual Report of the Standards Advisory Committee.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee convened to discuss a temporary event notice (TEN) for 41 Braithwaite Street and an application for a new premises licence for Vittoria Wharf Studio. The committee refused the TEN application due to concerns about public safety and nuisance, and deferred the decision on the premises licence for Vittoria Wharf Studio.

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

Licensing Regulatory Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Regulatory Committee met to consider the application for the renewal of the Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) licence for The Nags Head, located at 17-19 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DU. The committee heard from the applicant, objectors, and considered reports from council officers, before adjourning to make a decision. The decision was deferred and will be made at a later date.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to discuss an application for a club premises certificate for Pelican House, and an application for a new premises licence for Niu Hot Pot. Councillors also agreed to extend the decision deadline for applications relating to Audi Store, M&M Local and Pick.