Shafi Ahmed - Councillor for Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel)

Councillor Shafi Ahmed

Aspire Whitechapel Cabinet Member for Environment and the Climate Emergency

Email: shafi.ahmed@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Council: Tower Hamlets

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Member) Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Council (Member) Human Resources Committee (Member) Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Member) General Purposes Committee (Member) King George's Field Charity Board (Member) Development Committee (Member) Appointments Sub Committee (Member) Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 7.00 p.m.

February 25, 2026
Human Resources Committee Member

Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

February 12, 2026
Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee Member

Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 5.30 p.m.

February 11, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, with a packed agenda covering significant financial strategies, housing development, environmental initiatives, and youth engagement. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the council's financial outlook for the coming years, the procurement of new housing projects, and progress on environmental targets.

January 28, 2026
Council Member

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.

January 21, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

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Workforce to Reflect the Community Strategy and Action Plan 2024-26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th February, 2025 5.30 p.m. - February 19, 2025

... whether to approve the updated Workforce to Reflect the Community Strategy and Action Plan for the period of 2024-2026.

For Determination

Contract Forward Plan – Q3 – FY 2024-2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th February, 2025 5.30 p.m. - February 19, 2025

...whether to approve the contracts listed in the report and authorize the relevant parties to proceed with awarding them.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee Recruitment Process and Remuneration Policy

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 5.30 p.m. - February 12, 2025

... whether to approve a policy that defines how the sub-committee recruits and pays independent advisors.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Management Performance and Compliance Report

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 5.30 p.m. - February 12, 2025

...whether to note the performance and compliance position of their housing management landlord services as of December 2024 and agree to actions for improvement.

Information Only

Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee Terms of Reference

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 5.30 p.m. - February 12, 2025

... whether to approve the Terms of Reference of the Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

Recommendations Approved