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 Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Strategic Development Committee

Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday, 14th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The meeting focused on several key topics, including the approval of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Ailsa Wharf, the redevelopment of Caxton Hall Community Centre, and procedural matters related to the Bishopsgate Goods Yard and the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

May 14, 2024
Council

Council - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 7.00 p.m.

In the recent Tower Hamlets Council meeting, several significant issues were discussed, reflecting the council's ongoing efforts to address community needs and concerns. Here's a summary of the key topics:

May 08, 2024
Development Committee

Development Committee - Thursday, 25th April, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The council meeting focused on a planning application for 82 Columbia Road and discussed an interim delegation scheme related to the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). The committee approved the planning application and supported the proposal for the interim delegation scheme.

April 25, 2024
Strategic Development Committee

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 3rd April, 2024 5.30 p.m.

The council meeting focused on reviewing a strategic development application for the former News International site, now proposed for redevelopment into residential and commercial spaces. The committee unanimously approved the application, which includes significant provisions for affordable housing and a logistics wharf pre-application presentation.

April 03, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

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East London Apartments

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to ensure the continued operation of the 31-bed East London Apartments homeless hostel, the Corporate Director of Health and Adult Social Care was authorised to begin a competitive procurement process for a new three-year contract starting April 1, 2026, even before confirmation of central government grant funding.

Recommendations Approved

Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2026, Quarter 1 2025-26 Progress Report, which details progress on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives in Tower Hamlets.

Recommendations Approved

Local Plan Submission

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to recommend that the 'Draft New Local Plan' be presented to the Full Council meeting on November 19, 2025, for approval to submit it to the Secretary of State.

Recommendations Approved

Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025

...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.

Recommendations Approved