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.
78 meetings · Page 2 of 16
Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw councillors pay tribute to the late Dobiru Islam Choudhury and Simon Baxter, with numerous members sharing fond memories and condolences. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to debating and voting on motions concerning the proposed Chinese Embassy development and the impact of government changes to affordable housing targets.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss and approve the provisional budget report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The meeting also included a statement on the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities, and the activation of the Council's severe weather emergency protocol.
Extraordinary, Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.30 p.m., PROVISIONAL
Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on 17 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including strategic planning, financial performance, and community safety. The Cabinet will consider the strategic vision for Tower Hamlets in 2035, revisions to the Community Infrastructure Levy, updates to planning obligations, and strategies for youth justice and community safety.
Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 2.30 p.m.
The Licensing Sub Committee is scheduled to meet to consider three applications for new premises licences, and may be asked to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at future meetings.
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