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 6 of 30
Contracts Forward Plan - Quarter Two (FY2025-2026)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 5.30 p.m. - October 15, 2025
...to consider the contracts forward plan for Quarter Two (FY2025-2026), identify contracts requiring specific reports before award, and authorize the appropriate Corporate Director to award remaining contracts following a procurement exercise, with the Director of Legal Services executing necessary documents.
Recommendations Approved
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
Contract Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2025-20256
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to proceed with the Contract Forward Plan for Quarter One of the Financial Year 2025-2026, the Cabinet identified contracts requiring specific reports before award, authorized Corporate Directors to award remaining contracts following procurement, and authorized the Director of Legal Services to execute necessary contract documents.
Disbursement of Household Support Fund Tranche 7
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to disburse Household Support Fund tranche 7 by agreeing on delivery methods, approving grant disbursements to residents, and authorizing the Director of Customer Services to implement the necessary arrangements.
For Determination
Budget Monitoring 2025-26 Q1
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 5.30 p.m. - September 17, 2025
...to note the Council’s quarter 1 revenue and capital forecasts as of June 30, 2025, approve in principle certain funding substitutions, and note the progress against the 2025/26 savings targets.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 94
Average per Month: 4.3
Decisions Recorded: 146