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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

104 meetings · Page 1 of 21

Council Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.00 p.m.

May 20, 2026
Development Committee Member

Development Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 6.30 p.m.

April 23, 2026
Development Committee Member

Development Committee - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.

March 26, 2026
Council Member

Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 7.00 p.m.

Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, with a range of reports and motions set for consideration. Key discussions are expected to include the council's proposed new constitution and committee procedure rules, alongside the annual pay policy and members' allowances scheme.

March 25, 2026
Cabinet Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 5.30 p.m.

The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant regeneration projects, community services, and strategic reports. Key items on the agenda include lease renewals for community assets, the future of Mudchute Farm and Park, and the regeneration of several housing estates. The meeting will also cover the council's performance, equality initiatives, and services for children and young people.

March 24, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 17 of 30

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