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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Budget Report 2025-26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-28

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025

...how to allocate funds across various departments and services, including setting council tax rates and approving the Housing Revenue Account budget, for the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.

Recommendations Approved

Proposal for the amalgamation of Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools from 1 September 2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - January 29, 2025

... whether to begin the process of formally amalgamating Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into a single, 3-11 years primary school, with the ultimate decision resting with the Mayor.

For Determination

Youth Justice Board Strategic Plan Update Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 5.30 p.m. - December 31, 2025

... whether to endorse the progress made on the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2024-2025 and approve the plan going forward.

Recommendations Approved