Councillor Shafi Ahmed
Email: shafi.ahmed@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Council: Tower Hamlets
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
94 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Human Resources Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 6.30 p.m.
Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 5.30 p.m.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
146 decisions · Page 5 of 30
Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to ensure continued and high-quality services for vulnerable children and young people, the Cabinet approved the re-procurement of the Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Supported Housing Pathway contract for three years, with the option for two 12-month extensions, starting June 1st, 2026, at an annual value of £1,783,325, and authorized the Corporate Director of Children's Services to award the contract to the best value bidder.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Delivery and Performance Report Year Four Quarter 1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
For Determination
Local Plan Submission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to recommend that the 'Draft New Local Plan' be presented to the Full Council meeting on November 19, 2025, for approval to submit it to the Secretary of State.
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided to note and formally adopt the Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy 2025-30 as a core member of the SAB, outlining a five-year plan for safeguarding adults at risk.
Recommendations Approved
Film Locations Management Contract
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
... to procure a replacement Film Locations Management contract for three years, with a possible two-year extension, tasking the Corporate Director Communities and the Director of Legal Services to award and execute the contract respectively, after noting improved contract management arrangements and equalities considerations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 94
Average per Month: 4.3
Decisions Recorded: 146