Tower Hamlets Together - Be
inspired!
Tower Hamlets Together is a campaign all about
you and the great things that you do to make the borough a better
place to live.
Whether you help someone cross the road, pick
up a piece of litter or volunteer at a community centre, it all
helps to make a difference.
Over the coming months we'll be using local
heroes to celebrate the achievements of people just like you. We'll
show how together we can beat problems and reignite some of that
famous East End community spirit.
Focusing on six key areas that you've
highlighted as priorities, we'll show you how local people are
working with the council and its partners to make life better.
The six key areas
- Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
- keeping the borough clean and green
- Cutting youth unemployment
- Raising educational standards
- Reducing overcrowding
- Supporting older people.
Nominate your local
hero
Do you know any unsung local heroes who are making life better
in your area?
Perhaps they're going that extra mile to
help neighbours in need - or tackling problems such as crime,
anti-social behaviour, overcrowding or unemployment.
If so tell us - and we'll make sure
everyone knows about their work so that they can inspire others and
spark some of that famous old East End community spirit.
Latest news
That famous old East End community spirit is
alive and well – and living in Tower Hamlets.
That’s the main message of a campaign launched
this week by Tower Hamlets councillors – highlighting the massive
contribution being made by residents, groups and other agencies to
improve living conditions in the borough.
Called Tower Hamlets Together, the 18-month
campaign will showcase how people are banding together to tackle
problems that matter most to local residents – from fighting crime
to keeping the borough clean and green.
Here we tell the stories of just a few ‘local
heroes’ involved in the campaign – from one of our oldest
residents, 101 year-old Frank Whipple, to 18 year-old Young Mayor,
Uma Akther, who represents the interests of young people.
Read more about the East End
community spirit...
Introducing your local heroes
There's no shortage of heroes in Tower
Hamlets, and they're not of the fictional variety.
They come from all different walks of life,
but the one thing they've got in common is that they care for the
community and want to make a difference.
Meet Uma, Shazid and Frank and find out how
they got their hero status.
Uma
Akther
At 18-years-old Tower Hamlets Young Mayor Uma
Akther is an inspiration to the borough's younger generation. As
well as making sure that their views are heard, she's working hard
with other young people and the council to help raise educational
standards.
Uma says: "During my time as young Mayor I've been visiting
loads of local schools,” says Uma who lives in Bow, “and have
seen at first hand what a difference a good teacher can make
to children's prospects.
“If we can get more people involved in raising
educational standards - and a campaign like Tower Hamlets Together
can help to achieve this - so much the better.
"All I'd say is - if you feel you want to get
involved in your children's schooling - and become a 'local hero'
for your community - why not get involved?"
Shazid Miah
Youth worker Shazid Miah has a passion for
putting young people on the right track for a brighter future, and
cutting youth unemployment is at the top of his list of
priorities.
Shazid says: "My own experience drives me to
help others so that they don’t make the same mistakes and avoid the
pitfalls - because I know how crucial it is to get the right kind
of guidance and support.
“That’s why it's important to let young people
know there are opportunities out there for them - and shape their
skills in a way that will benefit them in the future. Campaigns
like Tower Hamlets Together can make a big contribution to this,
which is why I'm happy to get involved."
Frank Whipple
At 101-years-old Frank Whipple is not only one
of the old of the world's oldest carers but he also champions
supporting older people by spreading the word on the services that
are available.
Frank says: “Personally I can’t speak too highly about the
support I’m getting from ‘social services’. Both myself and my
daughter Peggy get meals-on-wheels seven days a week and I get
people coming in regularly to help with things like cleaning and
shopping.
“I know the campaign aims to let more older
people know what’s available to them – and that the council has a
really good record in this area. I can only speak as I find – and
if there’s better social services anywhere in London I’d like to
hear about them.”
Nominate your local hero
Complete the
online nomination form.
Do you know any unsung local heroes who are making life better
in your area?
Perhaps they're going that extra mile to
help neighbours in need - or tackling problems such as crime,
anti-social behaviour, overcrowding or unemployment.
If so tell us - and we'll make sure
everyone knows about their work so that they can inspire others and
spark some of that famous old East End community spirit.
Or for a local hero application form please e-mail communications@towerhamlets.gov.uk