Councillor Suluk Ahmed

Council - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 1.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was set to discuss the Budget Report for 2026-27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. This comprehensive report outlines the council's financial plan, addressing national and local economic challenges, including rising demand for services and constrained resources. Key areas for discussion included proposed increases to Council Tax and the Adult Social Care precept, significant investment in housing stock, new savings and efficiencies, and a revised reserve strategy to safeguard against financial volatility. The meeting agenda also detailed proposed changes to fees and charges, the capital programme for both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account, and the Treasury Management Strategy.

Licensing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 2.00 p.m.

The Licensing Sub Committee met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to consider two applications. The first was for a new premises licence for Tobacco Dock, which was granted with additional conditions. The second application was for a variation of the premises licence for Shell Old Ford to extend alcohol sales to 24 hours, which was refused.

Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 5.00 p.m.

The Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss key strategies and updates concerning the borough's health and social care landscape. Topics included the priorities and achievements of the Connection Coalition in tackling loneliness, the proposed Safeguarding Adults Board Strategy for 2025-2030, an update on the Better Care Fund for 2025-26, and progress on the Mental Health Strategy.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council was scheduled to discuss updates on the Young Mayors team and the Healthy Weight programme. The meeting's report pack also included information on the council's approach to child exploitation and serious youth violence, as well as corporate parenting accountability.

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 21 January 2026 saw extensive debate on housing policy, the proposed Chinese embassy development, and the council's continuous improvement journey. Key decisions included the approval of the Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2025-28, amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members, and the appointment of two Independent Persons to the Standards Advisory Committee. The council also resolved to write to the Secretary of State regarding the Chinese embassy decision and to urge the government to reverse its reduced affordable housing targets.