Councillor Mohammad Chowdhury

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee convened to discuss two planning applications, one concerning the redevelopment of Kedge House, Starboard Way and Winch House, and the other focusing on land at Fleet Street Hill. Both applications were approved, subject to conditions and planning obligations.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss a number of reports, including updates on the local plan, a review of commercial assets, a social landlords performance report, and the anti-social behaviour strategy. The meeting was also scheduled to review the action log from previous meetings.

Strategic Development Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Strategic Development Committee met to discuss a deferred planning application regarding Thomas More Square and a new planning application for the ArcelorMittal Orbit. The committee voted to approve both applications, subject to conditions and updated obligations.

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.

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee met to discuss housing and regeneration priorities for 2025-26, receive an update on preparations for Awaab's Law[^2], and review the draft Housing Strategy. The committee discussed targets for affordable home building, improvements to council homes, and measures to address homelessness. They also talked about the challenges and opportunities in the private rented sector.