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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Planning for School Places 2025/26 Review and Recommendations

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

...whether to note the report on pupil place planning in Tower Hamlets, including factors influencing pupil population change, the current and projected demand for school places, steps being taken to manage the sufficiency and sustainability of school places, the latest position on SEND provision, and specific equalities considerations.

Recommendations Approved

Stepney Greencoat CE School – Expansion to Include Permanent Nursery Provision

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

...whether to approve the permanent expansion of Stepney Greencoat CE Primary School to include nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds.

Recommendations Approved

Child Healthy Weight Scrutiny Challenge Session - Action Plan Response

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

...whether to approve the Children and Education Scrutiny Subgroup Committee Child Healthy Weight Recommendations and Action Plan.

Recommendations Approved

Tower Hamlets Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy 2024 to 2029.

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024

...to note the partnership Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion Strategy for 2024 to 2029, the Equalities Impact Assessment, and to establish a task and finish group to ensure sufficient resources and support for delivering the strategy's improvements.

Recommendations Approved

Supported Living Pathway

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 5.30 p.m. - October 16, 2024

...whether to enter into a negotiated procedure to award lots from a failed tender for supported living provision, ensuring continued service for vulnerable residents while exploring alternative models for future provision.

Recommendations Approved