Musthak Ahmed - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Bethnal Green West)

Councillor Musthak Ahmed

Aspire Bethnal Green West Cabinet Member for Jobs, Enterprise, Skills and Growth

Email: musthak.ahmed@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Pension Board (Member) Cabinet (Member) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Council (Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Substitute) Licensing Sub Committee (Member) General Purposes Committee King George's Field Charity Board (Member) Licensing Committee (Member) Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Substitute) Human Resources Committee Licensing Regulatory Committee (Member) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) (Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

99 meetings · Page 1 of 20

Council

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

February 25, 2026
Licensing Sub Committee Member

Extraordinary, Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.30 p.m., PROVISIONAL

December 18, 2025
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m.

December 17, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.30 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee is scheduled to convene to examine applications for new premises licences, including one that has already attracted objections.

December 11, 2025
Licensing Sub Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee is scheduled to convene on 2 December 2025, to consider applications for premises licences and related matters. The meeting will address a variation of a premises licence for German Doner Kebab on Mile End Road, a variation of a premises licence for KFC on Mile End Road, and a new premise licence for Smoky Boys on Whitechapel Road. Additionally, the agenda includes the potential extension of decision deadlines for other licensing applications.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Noting Report 24/25 Q4 and 25/26 Q1

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025

...to comply with the Council's constitution, the Cabinet noted the Record of Corporate Directors’ Actions regarding waived procurement procedures for contracts over £100,000, as detailed in Appendix 1 for Quarter 4 of 2024-2025 and Quarter 1 of 2025-2026.

For Determination

Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025

...to note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25, which outlines the board's achievements and priorities.

For Determination

Statutory review of the Council’s Gambling Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the revised Statement of Gambling Policy and to agree that the current 'no casino' resolution remains in effect.

For Determination

Contract Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2025-20256

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025

...to proceed with the Contract Forward Plan for Quarter One of the Financial Year 2025-2026, the Cabinet identified contracts requiring specific reports before award, authorized Corporate Directors to award remaining contracts following procurement, and authorized the Director of Legal Services to execute necessary contract documents.

Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract – Future Contracting Approach

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the future contracting approach for the Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract, despite the report being withdrawn before the meeting.

For Determination