Councillor Saied Ahmed
Email: saied.ahmed@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
97 meetings · Page 8 of 20
Strategic Development Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee (SDC) convened to discuss three planning applications and one listed building consent, all concerning the Truman Brewery site. The committee voted to refuse the application for a data centre at the corner of Grey Eagle Street and Kelvin Street, while also voting to refuse the application for the construction of a commercial building at Ely's Yard. The committee was minded to grant the planning application and listed building consent for the Truman's Brewery East site, but ultimately voted to refuse the application.
Longlisting for Director HR & OD, Appointment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 5.00 p.m.
The Appointments Sub-Committee met to discuss the longlisting of applicants for the role of Director of HR and OD[^2]. The report pack included a recommendation to exclude the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the items on the agenda. The committee was scheduled to agree on a longlist of candidates to be invited for first-stage interviews.
Longlisting for Director Regeneration and Development, Appointment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 5.20 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council Appointments Sub-Committee convened to discuss longlisting candidates for the Director of Regeneration and Development position. The meeting was scheduled to cover procedural items such as electing a chair and declarations of interest, before moving into a closed session to discuss the candidates. The sub-committee was expected to agree on a longlist of candidates to invite for first-stage interviews.
Longlisting for Director Corporate Property and Estates, Appointment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 5.40 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council Appointments Sub-Committee convened to discuss the longlisting of candidates for the Director of Corporate Property and Estates position. The meeting was also scheduled to cover the election of a chair and declarations of interest from members. Due to the confidential nature of the agenda, the public was excluded from the majority of the meeting.
Longlisting for Director of IT, Appointment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 6.20 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Council Appointments Sub-Committee convened to discuss the longlisting of candidates for the Director of IT position. The meeting, held in the Chief Executive's Office at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, also included an election of a chair and a review of declarations of interest. The committee was expected to exclude the press and public due to the confidential nature of the agenda items.
Decisions from Meetings
123 decisions · Page 1 of 25
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: 97
Average per Month: 4.2
Decisions Recorded: 123