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Media accreditation for Elections counts

Description
The media are invited to apply to attend the election counts on Friday 8 May 2026 and Saturday 9 May 2026.
Date:
22nd April 2026
National primary offer day: 97.8% of families get one of their top three preferences

National primary offer day: 97.8% of families get one of their top three preferences

Description
Families across Tower Hamlets have received their primary school offers for September 2026, with 97.8 per cent of pupils securing a place at one of their top three preferred schools – a slightly higher proportion compared to last year's figure of 97.6 per cent, and higher than the London average (97 per cent).
Date:
17th April 2026
Balancing the scales for gender equity

Balancing the scales for gender equity

Description
TH Women's Awards shines a spotlight on the borough's unsung heroines.
Date:
27th March 2026

Statement on the antisemitic attack in Golders Green

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attack in Golders Green
Date:
23rd March 2026
Tower Hamlets launches borough's first shared cargo bike scheme

Tower Hamlets launches borough's first shared cargo bike scheme

Description
Tower Hamlets Council has partnered with OurBike and the Zero Emissions Network (ZEN) to launch the borough's first shared e-cargo bike scheme, giving people a practical and affordable way to transport heavier loads without needing a car or van.
Date:
20th March 2026
Iceland fined £300,000 after mouse infestation at Poplar store

Iceland fined £300,000 after mouse infestation at Poplar store

Description
Iceland has been fined £300,000 after an inspection revealed ready-to-eat food which had been gnawed by mice and contaminated by mice droppings.
Date:
20th March 2026
Apasen fails in judicial review bid

Apasen fails in judicial review bid

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Statement on Apasen failing in Judicial Review bid.
Date:
19th March 2026
Social Care in Tower Hamlets rated 'Good'

Social Care in Tower Hamlets rated 'Good'

Description
Tower Hamlets Council's Health and Adult Social Care service has achieved a 'Good' rating following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Date:
18th March 2026
Tower Hamlets and CWG relaunch £250,000 further education grants

Tower Hamlets and CWG relaunch £250,000 further education grants

Description
Tower Hamlets Council and CWG are relaunching the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf Further Education Trust (THCWFET) grants. The programme will offer £250,000 in financial support for residents who face financial barriers to pursuing further or higher education, postgraduate study, or professional and vocational training. Applications are set to open on 23 March 2026.
Date:
18th March 2026
Future of Mudchute Park and Farm

Future of Mudchute Park and Farm

Description
Tower Hamlets Council is set to approve a proposal at its Cabinet meeting on 24 March to grant the Mudchute Association a new 30 year lease for Mudchute Park and Farm, one of London's largest and most cherished urban green spaces.
Date:
18th March 2026
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