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.
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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.
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 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.
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
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The (draft) CIL Partial Review Draft Charging Schedule - Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
... to undertake public consultation on proposals to revise the 2020 Tower Hamlets CIL Charging Schedule, including a new rate of £117 per square metre for Research & Development uses, and to progress to public examination if no material modifications are needed after the consultation.
For Determination
Amendments to Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy Approach
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
...to ensure compliance with CIL regulations and to provide more flexibility in addressing local priorities, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) approach, allowing underspent grant funds to be reallocated and including revenue projects alongside capital and affordable housing projects.
For Determination
Partial Update to the Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
...it approved a partial update to the 2021 Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document, revising the Monitoring and Development Coordination Fees and the Mansard Roof Contribution, and authorized officers to withdraw the current version.
For Determination
Community Safety Partnership Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
... that the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2025-29 was recommended to proceed to the next meeting of Full Council for approval, as required by the Council Constitution.
For Determination
Strategic Vision – Our Tower Hamlets 2035
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 17, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035
strategic vision, a 10-year plan outlining the council's shared ambitions for the borough and how they will be achieved in partnership with residents and other stakeholders.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 78
Average per Month: 3.4
Decisions Recorded: 40