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Read Mayor Lutfur Rahman's latest columns from East End Life

• Good news from borough schools
  May 13
• Welfare reform: we can do more
  April 29
• Bow School is one step closer
  April 15
• Spring heralds a new beginning
  April 1
• A time of change
  March 18
• Budget that's fair
  March 4
• Focusing on need
  February 18
• Survey shows our economic success
  February 4
• Bucking the trend
  January 21
• Challenging times
  January 7
• Vital funding for most vulnerable
  December 10
• Tough times ahead
  November 26
• Benefit changes
  October 29
• Times are tough
  October 15
• History comes alive
  October 1
• Back to business
  September 17
• Inspiring times
  September 3
• A proud welcome
  August 20
• Proud day for all who took part 
  August 6
• Market makeover
  July 23
• Showcasing our solidarity in 2012
  July 9
• Safety is a priority
  June 25, 2012
• Sign up for co-op
  June 11, 2012
• Join in Jubilee fun
  May 28, 2012
• Games ticket draw
  May 14, 2012
• Pulling together in tough times
  April 30, 2012
• Maximum benefit
  April 16, 2012
• Could you be a Champion?
  April 2, 2012
• Pupils back Fairtrade
  March 19, 2012
• Reform to hit poor
  March 11, 2012
• Kept in character
  February 26, 2012
• Making cycling safer
  February 12, 2012
• Battling poverty
  January 23, 2012
• 200 days to go!
  January 9, 2012
• Key events of 2011
  December 19, 2011
• Make the most of education grant
  November 21, 2011
• Supporting young people's ambitions
  November 12, 2011
• Business boost for city status
  October 24, 2011
• Benefit cuts lead to division
  October 10, 2011
• Share your views on budget cuts
  September 26, 2011
• A momentous day
  September 12, 2011
• A week of good news
  August 29, 2011
• Our spirit gives me hope
  August 15, 2011
• United by diversity
  August 1, 2011
• Get set for summer of fun
  July 18, 2011
• Partnership is key to success
  July 4, 2011
• Housing is my No. 1 priority
  June 20, 2011
• Now the hard work begins
  June 6, 2011

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