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.
88 meetings · Page 6 of 18
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Tower Hamlets Cabinet met on 18 June 2025, and made decisions on a number of key issues, including the adoption of new design guidelines for mansard roof extensions in conservation areas, the approval of corporate performance measures, and the commissioning of rough sleeping support services. They also approved a six-month extension to the 0-5 Public Health Nursing Services contract and agreed to exclude one supplier from domiciliary care service contracts due to serious concerns raised by a forensic report.
General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 p.m.
The General Purposes Committee met on Tuesday 17 June 2025, to elect a vice-chair, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, note the committee's terms of reference, and approve nominations for local authority governors at maintained schools in Tower Hamlets. Councillor Abdul Wahid was elected as Vice-Chair of the General Purposes Committee for the municipal year 2025/2026.
This meeting will start at either 5:45pm or 15 mins afterthe raise of the Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub Committee, King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.45 p.m.
The King George's Field Charity Board was scheduled to meet to discuss finance, activity and governance updates, review fees and charges for 2025/26, and receive an update on commercial property. The board was also expected to note its terms of reference, membership and quorum for 2025/2026. Some of the information relating to commercial leases was marked as exempt from publication.
Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 5.30 p.m.
The Housing Management Cabinet Sub-Committee convened to discuss key performance indicators, landlord compliance, tenant engagement, and strategic risks. The committee approved proposed risk management methodology and targets for the Housing Management Service, while also addressing concerns regarding repairs, complaints, void property turnaround times, and policy frameworks. The importance of resident involvement and satisfaction was a recurring theme throughout the meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
137 decisions · Page 1 of 28
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
ANY OTHER UNRESTRICTED BUSINESS CONSIDERED TO BE URGENT
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Chair's Advice of Key Issues or Questions
From: Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 6.00 p.m. - November 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 88
Average per Month: 4.0
Decisions Recorded: 137