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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee

Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee - Monday, 13th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Housing Scrutiny Meeting discussed several significant issues, primarily focusing on the severe complaints and systemic failures of Tower Hamlets Community Housing (THCH). Residents voiced their frustrations and concerns about the poor service, lack of repairs, and overall mismanagement by THCH. The meeting also covered the performance of other Registered Providers (RPs) and the council's efforts to improve the customer journey for housing needs.

May 13, 2024
Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny subcommittee meeting focused on reviewing various initiatives and strategies related to children's social care, education, and public health. Key topics included the draft Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategy, the Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual review, and a scrutiny challenge session report on child healthy weight.

May 09, 2024
Council

Council - Wednesday, 8th May, 2024 7.00 p.m.

In the recent Tower Hamlets Council meeting, several significant issues were discussed, reflecting the council's ongoing efforts to address community needs and concerns. Here's a summary of the key topics:

May 08, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

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Approval of the Housing Management Service’s new Enlargements and Adaptations Policy

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025

...to approve the Housing Management Service’s new Enlargements and Adaptations Policy, which aims to alleviate overcrowding by providing a clear framework for structural interventions in council-owned properties, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

For Determination

Approval of the Housing Management Service’s new Data Management Strategy

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025

...to approve the Housing Management Service's new Data Management Strategy, which sets out the Council's vision and framework for managing housing data across Tower Hamlets.

For Determination

Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee Forward Plan

From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025

...to agree the forward plan for the Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee, as outlined in section 3.2 of the submitted report.

For Determination