Kamrul Hussain - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel)

Councillor Kamrul Hussain

Aspire Whitechapel Cabinet Member for Culture and Recreation

Email: kamrul.hussain@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Strategic Development Committee Council (Member) Development Committee Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Substitute) King George's Field Charity Board (Member) Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Substitute) Pensions Committee Human Resources Committee (Substitute) Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 p.m.

February 25, 2026
Human Resources Committee Substitute

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

February 12, 2026
Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee Substitute

Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 5.30 p.m.

February 11, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, with a packed agenda covering significant financial strategies, housing development, environmental initiatives, and youth engagement. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the council's financial outlook for the coming years, the procurement of new housing projects, and progress on environmental targets.

January 28, 2026
Council Member

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.

January 21, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Health and Adult Scrutiny - Disabilities Peoples Access to Sports and Exercise Provision

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...whether to approve the Service Action Plan, based on a review of accessible sports and fitness initiatives, aimed at improving opportunities for disabled residents in the borough's leisure services.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of council’s Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

... whether to approve the refreshed Council Tenant and Leaseholder's Engagement Strategy, taking into account equalities impacts and regulatory assurances.

Recommendations Approved

Continuation of Business Rates Pooling

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...whether to continue the Council’s participation in the 8 Authority Pool for Business Rates with seven other London Local Authorities for 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Combating Drugs Partnership - Substance Misuse Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...to adopt the Combating Drugs Partnership Substance Misuse Strategy and delivery plan for 2024-2027, noting the local strategic priorities for the Tower Hamlets' Combating Drugs Partnership.

Recommendations Approved