Councillor Sabina Akhtar
Email: sabina.akhtar@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
73 meetings · Page 13 of 15
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday 25 June 2024 and considered three applications for new and varied premises licences. The committee granted all three applications.
Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 2.00 p.m.
The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Tuesday, 18 June 2024, to discuss several applications for new premises licences and variations to existing licences. Key decisions were made regarding applications for The Yard Theatre, Studio Spaces, and Colour Factory.
Call in: Victoria Park Licence to Occupy, Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 6.00 p.m.
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on 18 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the licensing of Victoria Park for events, the implementation of Awaab's Law, and the potential closure of The Camel pub in Bethnal Green. Decisions were made regarding the licensing of Victoria Park, while discussions on Awaab's Law and The Camel pub were more exploratory.
Licensing Committee - Thursday, 13th June, 2024 7.15 p.m.
The Licensing Committee of Tower Hamlets Council convened on Thursday 13 June 2024 to discuss several key issues, including the election of the Vice Chair, the establishment of licensing subcommittees, and the annual review of the late night levy. Councillor Shubo Hussain was elected as the Vice Chair, and the committee approved the terms of reference and meeting dates for the licensing subcommittees. The annual review of the late night levy highlighted its financial impact and the initiatives funded by it.
Development Committee - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Development Committee of Tower Hamlets Council convened on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, to discuss several significant planning applications and other planning matters. Key decisions were made on planning applications and the confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
Decisions from Meetings
31 decisions · Page 1 of 7
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
Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year Four Quarter 1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
For Determination
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 73
Average per Month: 3.2
Decisions Recorded: 31