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Updated tenancy agreement to provide better protection for 11.5k Tower Hamlets Council tenants

Description
New measures to tackle social housing fraud, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and gang-related behaviour, and fire safety, have been added to the Council's tenancy agreement, providing greater protections for tenants.
Date:
6th June 2023

World class headliners set to perform at All Points East Festival 2023, Victoria Park

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Win tickets to All Points East Festival 2023, Victoria Park
Date:
1st June 2023

Sign up to help us tackle misogyny and sexual harassment

Description
Tower Hamlets and Hackney councils are calling on young men to help tackle misogyny in the night-time economy. This includes any activity associated with nightlife, such as pubs, bars or music events.
Date:
26th May 2023
Council marks first year under administration led by Mayor Lutfur Rahman

Council marks first year under administration led by Mayor Lutfur Rahman

Description
New figures showing how the council is delivering across key areas have been published on the anniversary of the new administration coming into power.
Date:
25th May 2023
Council first in country to rollout universal free school meals in secondary schools from September 2023

Council first in country to rollout universal free school meals in secondary schools from September 2023

Description
Plans to begin a phased rollout of free school meals in secondary schools from September 2023 were approved at a Cabinet meeting on 24 May 2023.
Date:
25th May 2023
Seven-month operation sees 128 people sentenced for drug dealing in Tower Hamlets

Seven-month operation sees 128 people sentenced for drug dealing in Tower Hamlets

Description
More than 100 people involved in a criminal network supplying Class A drugs across Tower Hamlets have been sentenced for a total of 275 years in prison.
Date:
24th May 2023
Sweet success for local boutique bakery

Sweet success for local boutique bakery

Description
A small business owner in Tower Hamlets has gained a 5-star hygiene rating for their new commercial kitchen in Bethnal Green after successfully completing the Council's Food Hygiene Coaching Programme.
Date:
23rd May 2023
New Tower Hamlets Speaker elected at AGM

New Tower Hamlets Speaker elected at AGM

Description
The borough's new Speaker and Deputy have been confirmed following the Council's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place at the new Whitechapel Town Hall on Wednesday 17 May 2023.
Date:
19th May 2023
Vape shop fined for selling e-vape to a child

Vape shop fined for selling e-vape to a child

Description
A vape shop owner has been fined £200 after selling an e-vape to a 14-year-old.
Date:
19th May 2023
Thanks for making National Numeracy Day a big success

Thanks for making National Numeracy Day a big success

Description
A huge thank you to all staff and residents who participated in our activities this week to support National Numeracy Day.
Date:
19th May 2023
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