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- Get ready for festival fun and win All Points East VIP tickets
- Date:
- 11th June 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has appointed Guildmore Group to deliver the next phase of the St George's Leisure Centre redevelopment, marking a major step forward in plans to expand leisure provision, deliver new council homes and improve the surrounding area.
- Date:
- 11th June 2026
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- The gala returned to Mile End Park Leisure Centre, bringing together young swimmers from across the borough for a day of swimming, competition and achievement.
- Date:
- 10th June 2026
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- Excitement is building for the men's football World Cup, but sadly football fever can lead to an increase in domestic abuse. Here's how to spot the signs and where to get support.
- Date:
- 10th June 2026
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- THREE rogue landlords have been banned from operating in the private rented sector following a successful prosecution by Tower Hamlets Council.
- Date:
- 10th June 2026
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- Leisure centre staff have taken strike action over new council contract terms.
- Date:
- 9th June 2026
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- Tower Hamlets has marked Volunteers' Week (1–7 June) by celebrating the thousands of residents who give their time to support local communities - and by encouraging even more people to get involved.
- Date:
- 5th June 2026
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- The Borough's new Speaker and other key appointments have been confirmed following the Council's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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- 26th May 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has signed a Development Agreement and Phase 1 Construction Contracts with Vistry, the UK's leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, for the redevelopment of Harriott, Apsley & Pattison House.
- Date:
- 20th May 2026
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- Tower Hamlets has once again been recognised as a Tree City of the World – marking its fifth consecutive year receiving the prestigious accolade from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation and the Arbor Day Foundation.
- Date:
- 19th May 2026