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£400k funding for small businesses and new start-ups

£400k funding for small businesses and new start-ups

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Are you a Tower Hamlets resident with a dream and great idea to start your own business, or a local small business looking for expert support to take you to the next step?
Date:
16th December 2025

Service updates between Christmas and new year

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Christmas and the new year are right around the corner, which means there will be service changes to normal council opening hours.
Date:
16th December 2025

Status of ongoing improvements to areas identified in EY Report

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On 3 December, the council published an annual report by its auditors, Ernst and Young.
Date:
15th December 2025

Statement following attack at Bondi Beach in Australia

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We are deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach during a Chanukah menorah lighting in Sydney, Australia.
Date:
15th December 2025
Council Launches WhatsApp Channel to Strengthen Housing Communication

Council Launches WhatsApp Channel to Strengthen Housing Communication

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The council has launched a new and dedicated WhatsApp channel for council tenants and leaseholders.
Date:
12th December 2025
Tower Hamlets welcomes new Young Mayor Team after record-breaking election

Tower Hamlets welcomes new Young Mayor Team after record-breaking election

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Tower Hamlets welcomes a new Young Mayor Team.
Date:
12th December 2025
Tower Hamlets selected as only London council for national Government initiative Young Futures Hubs

Tower Hamlets selected as only London council for national Government initiative Young Futures Hubs

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Tower Hamlets Council selected as the only London council for national Government initiative Young Futures Hubs.
Date:
11th December 2025
Awards for Tower Hamlets in Bloom winners 2025

Awards for Tower Hamlets in Bloom winners 2025

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Winners of this year's keenly contested Tower Hamlets in Bloom competition were honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony which took place at the Art Pavilion in Mile End Park on 10 December.
Date:
11th December 2025
Targeted action on recycling leads to significant improvements in performance

Targeted action on recycling leads to significant improvements in performance

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ollowing investment in new facilities, targeted community engagement, and pilot projects designed to make recycling easier and more accessible for residents, the council is pleased to have recorded a significant improvement in its recycling rate.
Date:
10th December 2025

Council statement on EY auditors report

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A statement from the Council on the recent EY auditors report.
Date:
8th December 2025
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