A celebration event took place last Thursday to thank residents who helped create a new map showing the borough’s most-valued community assets. Tower Hamlets Council recruited 28 volunteers and helped train them in how to research the views and experiences ...
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Controversial landlord brings beach to Poplar
Social landlord Poplar Harca is once more taking time off its “day job” of running the 9,000 properties it owns in the area and is attempting to transform Chrisp Street Market into the seaside for the day. The event will ...
Read More »Swap event is coming to Bow
Tower Hamlets residents can have a clear out of items they no longer want and search for bits and pieces they need at a Swap Event on Saturday, 30th August. Residents should bring reusable, clean items no longer needed to ...
Read More »Derbyshire Street “pocket park” officially opened
Lutfur Rahman, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, officially opened the new “pocket park” in Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green during a community event on Friday, 15th August. The environmentally-friendly park has transformed a local eyesore into an asset everyone can enjoy. Residents ...
Read More ȣ250,000 pothole repair fund announced
Tower Hamlets Council has been granted an additional £250,000 by the Government to tackle potholes. The council will be conducting a fast track inspection of all roads in the borough over the coming months to identify and repair potholes. A ...
Read More »We do like to be beside the “seaside”…
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 ...
Read More »Do battle with dragons and Minotaurs this summer!
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 ...
Read More »Volunteers needed for drama festival
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 ...
Read More »Children’s advice service extended to young adults
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 ...
Read More »Celebrating local music at Victoria Park
Over 600 people turned up to a musical fiesta of local talent at Victoria Park for the third Our Big Gig held in Tower Hamlets at the end of July. The annual community music celebration takes place across the UK ...
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