There’s an old saying in cynics’ circles: if voting could change anything, they’d abolish it. Resident activists sometimes have a little joke about that and say to ourselves: “if tenants could change anything, they’d abolish us”. At least, we thought it ...

Do you remember the days when you went last minute Christmas shopping in Whittard of Chelsea for one of those gift packs which, while suitable for the relative or friend you had forgotten about, was something you fervently hoped you ...

Tower Hamlets Council has put £1.7m into the refurbishment of eleven derelict homes in order to create new family homes for social rent. The properties had fallen into disrepair due to the lack of development funds available to local authorities ...

The seaside was brought to the East End on 2nd August as thousands of revellers enjoyed Victoria Park’s “A Great Day Out” event. Organised by Tower Hamlets Council as part of the Sports and Play Festival, the event marked the ...

You’ll be a-mazed at what’s going on at your Idea Store and library this summer with the Mythical Maze, Summer Reading Challenge. Fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology, including a yeti and Minotaur, are hoping to encourage ...

Tower Hamlets Council continues to strive to arrest a “dealer a day”, with officers carrying out further stings in Stepney and Isle of Dogs this month. The recent raids have led to the seizure of heroin, cocaine and cannabis with ...

Looking for a career in events management or just fancy helping out on a dynamic festival which attracts an international audience? Tower Hamlets Council is looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to work with the Council’s ...

Tower Hamlets Council is expanding the reach of the services available at the Parents Advice Centre. For the past 20 years, the Centre has been offering expert advice, information and support to parents of children with special educational needs and/or ...

A sponsored two kilometre walk around Valentines Park in Ilford saw many children come together and raise thousands of pounds to help the children of Gaza. The event, named “Walk in the Park: for children, by children”, was organised by ...

The Proud Archivist – a gallery, bar, restaurant, café and events space situated on the Regent’s Canal near Haggerston Overground station – has vowed to liven up your bank holiday with some exciting events. On Saturday, 23rd August, the Riviera ...