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.

94 meetings · Page 1 of 19

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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EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

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

Recommendations Approved

Homecare Procurement Contract Award – Process Update

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

...whether to overturn or uphold the officer's decision not to proceed with awarding the homecare contract.

Recommendations Approved

Best Value Report and Draft Directions Update

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

...whether to acknowledge the findings of a best value report and endorse the Council's response to it.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Consumer Standard Compliance

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...whether to approve a plan to comply with the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards, including self-referral to the regulator.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of the council’s new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2029

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 5.30 p.m. - November 27, 2024

...whether to approve the council's new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy from 2024-2029, along with its Delivery Plan, consultation outcomes, and Equalities Impact Assessment.

Recommendations Approved