Councillor Leelu Ahmed

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 8th May, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss children's safeguarding, educational attainment at Key Stage 5[^2], and free school meals. The sub-committee agreed to submit a report on free school meals to the Mayor and Cabinet for consideration.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee met to discuss two planning applications. Permission was granted for the demolition of Clare House and the construction of new residential dwellings and community floor space. Councillors also approved the erection of east and west extensions to the existing Global Switch House.

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 10th April, 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met to consider a new premise licence for House Music and Entertainment, 20 Commercial Street and an application for a variation of a premises licence for The Sun Tavern, 441 Bethnal Green Road. The committee extended the decision deadline for several applications, including the one for House of Music.

Council - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting addressed petitions, a motion to support children with special educational needs, and a motion to address intimidation and harassment in politics. Councillors also approved the calendar of meetings for 2025/26 and designated a new monitoring officer.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 6.30 p.m.