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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Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee Challenge Session action plan on the performance of Registered Providers in Tower Hamlets

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

... whether to approve an action plan based on recommendations from the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub-Committee's challenge session on Housing Provider Performance held on March 26, 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Qtr 1 and 2, 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2025, Quarter 2 2024-25 Progress Report, detailing the progress made towards achieving a 23% recycling rate in Tower Hamlets.

Recommendations Approved

Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2023-24

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

...to note the Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2023-24, which outlines the achievements of the Board, its subgroups, and partner agencies in protecting vulnerable adults during that period.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year 3 Quarter 2

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

... whether to note the strategic delivery and performance report for Quarter 2 (1st July 2024 to 30th September 2024), including the status of 56 performance measures tracking progress on the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.

Recommendations Approved

ANY OTHER UNRESTRICTED BUSINESS CONSIDERED TO BE URGENT

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 5.30 p.m. - December 18, 2024

Recommendations Approved