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

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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

Any Unrestricted Decisions "Called in" by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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

Recommendations Approved

Chair's Advice of Key Issues or Questions

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

Recommendations Approved