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- Young children who attended a story time session were amongst the first visitors to celebrate the creation of a new children's library at Idea Store Canary Wharf. Tower Hamlets Council and Canary Wharf Group are working in partnership, spending £1.4m on improving and increasing the learning offer for residents, at Idea Store Canary Wharf.
- Date:
- 5th September 2025
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- Plans for a major regeneration scheme which will see creation of a new neighbourhood on the north bank of the River Thames, were approved at Tower Hamlets Council meeting
- Date:
- 5th September 2025
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- Young entrepreneurs from Tower Hamlets have truly excelled in this year's Young Traders Market campaign, a national initiative run by the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) to support 16–30-year-olds in launching and testing their products.
- Date:
- 4th September 2025
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- Tower Hamlets is leading the way by providing school clothing grants for new school starters, from families with household incomes of up to £50,350.
- Date:
- 3rd September 2025
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- Tower Hamlets Council's Shared Lives service has been rated 'Good' following its first inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Shared Lives matches adults with a learning disability with carefully approved carers, who welcome them into their homes and family life. This approach helps people live more independently, form lasting relationships, and remain connected to their communities.
- Date:
- 27th August 2025
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- The future is bright for nearly 3,000 pupils received their GCSE results in secondary schools across Tower Hamlets yesterday.
- Date:
- 22nd August 2025
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- The latest Ofsted and CQC inspection of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in Tower Hamlets has praised the range and quality of support for children and their families.
- Date:
- 21st August 2025
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- Be Well celebrates first year with community giveaway and continued investment
- Date:
- 21st August 2025
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- A statement from the council
- Date:
- 19th August 2025
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- Residents across the borough came together from 30 June to 6 July to mark Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2025, with a packed schedule of events aimed at promoting safety, awareness, and reporting paths.
- Date:
- 19th August 2025