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 14 of 15
Interviews for the Post of Director of Legal, Appointments Sub Committee - Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 12.30 p.m.
This meeting has been cancelled.
Audit Committee - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 7.00 p.m.
The meeting focused on several key administrative and governance issues for the Tower Hamlets Council. The most significant topics included the appointment of a vice chair, approval of previous meeting minutes, audit committee terms of reference, and the annual governance statement.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The meeting focused on several key administrative and operational issues within the Tower Hamlets Council, including the appointment of committee members, the establishment of subcommittees, and a detailed discussion with Mayor Lutfur Rahman on the council's achievements and challenges.
Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets council meeting was primarily focused on the election of a new speaker and deputy speaker for the council, along with the appointment of committee members for the upcoming year. The meeting also included reflections on the past year's work and the introduction of new initiatives.
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.
The Children and Education Scrutiny subcommittee meeting focused on reviewing various initiatives and strategies related to children's social care, education, and public health. Key topics included the draft Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategy, the Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual review, and a scrutiny challenge session report on child healthy weight.
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