Residents can look forward to better facilities at Bethnal Green Library as it undergoes a temporary closure for essential works to take place. The grade II listed building in Cambridge Heath Road will have a new heating system installed and ...
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Mayor of Hammersmith & Fulham tours Football Clubs for Maggie’s
The Mayor of Hammersmith & Fulham held VIP tours of Chelsea Football Club and Fulham Football Club in aid of the west London Maggie’s Centre. The tours were attended by 27 guests including Mayors from the surrounding boroughs. A lunch ...
Read More »Getting to Know One Another
Knowing One Another is a new publication bringing together a range of stories from members of London’s diverse communities living in the top twenty first century world city. It is the culmination of a year-long pilot project delivered by the ...
Read More »Family fun guaranteed at Old Macdonald’s Farm
Emdad Rahman Situated in Brentwood, Essex, Old Macdonald’s Farm is a welcome destination for families looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of town life. The farm offers a nice day out at an-Essex based petting farm which ...
Read More »Labour goes for dual power
It was a strange Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (8th April) as politicians ploughed on with getting the necessary jobs done while waiting for the verdict of the election court – and, for that matter, the verdict of the electorate at ...
Read More »Kia Oval cricket carnival is a big hit
Street cricket raises awareness of good causes Emdad Rahman The historic Kia Oval provided the venue for a community street cricket tournament for young players in London. Adults and youngsters came together as six teams battled it out to be ...
Read More »What have we done in 50 years?
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets celebrated its 50th birthday on 1st April. Staff gathered in the Town Hall to mark the occasion. A cake was cut. Senior staff said appropriate things – including inviting residents to send in words ...
Read More »Happy birthday to us!
Tower Hamlets is 50 – not out! It was no joke on Wednesday, 1st April, as Council staff gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of the borough of Tower Hamlets Council. The metropolitan boroughs of Poplar, Stepney and Bethnal Green ...
Read More »Civic Awards for the borough’s unsung heroes
The unsung heroes and heroines of Tower Hamlets were recognised for their services to the community – for sporting, artistic and cultural achievements and for success in business – at the annual Tower Hamlets Civic Awards Ceremony on 26th March. ...
Read More »Whitechapel Vision nominated for top planning award
Whitechapel Vision has garnered more praise – this time at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards. Following its “silver” win at the national Planning Awards in November, Whitechapel Vision has now been nominated for the RTPI’s Excellence in Plan-making ...
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