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Description: The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, has responded to the Mayor of London's concession announced today, which comes just weeks after Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Lewisham councils launched a legal challenge against the decision to slash the affordable housing quotas from 35 per cent to 20 per cent.
Date:: 16th July 2026

Description: York Hall Leisure Centre, including Be Well The Spa, is temporarily closed until further notice due to an operational water issue affecting the site.
Date:: 15th July 2026

Description: In collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, London's essential festival All Points East is proud to announce its annual IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD programme – Four exciting days of free entry events for all ages, featuring sports activities, live music, theatre, food and drink.
Date:: 15th July 2026

Description: Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are set to benefit from a £4.8million investment to improve inclusion in schools across Tower Hamlets. The programme, which is the first of its kind locally and delivered by Tower Hamlets Council, will support a wide range of improvements to school environments, helping more pupils with additional needs to learn, thrive and succeed in mainstream schools.
Date:: 14th July 2026

Description: HUNDREDS of job seekers got hands on experience of the building trade at a special Construction Careers Showcase 2026 event held in Tower Hamlets last week.
Date:: 10th July 2026

Description: The fund is aimed at secure council tenants who pay their own rent and are not receiving Housing Benefit, Universal Credit or Pension Credit.
Date:: 7th July 2026

Description: More than 500 residents received help and support on anti-social behaviour during a week of targeted action to show the council's commitment to swiftly dealing with the issue.
Date:: 7th July 2026

Description: Local Plan examination hearings that were due to start on Tuesday 7 July cannot go ahead as planned, following instructions from the Planning Inspectorate.
Date:: 3rd July 2026

Description: A pioneering partnership approach in Tower Hamlets, led by Tower Hamlets and the City of London Youth Justice Service, has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in children entering the criminal justice system for the first time, marking a significant milestone in improving outcomes for children and young people.
Date:: 30th June 2026

Description: Schools across Tower Hamlets have been recognised as leaders across London for their commitment to improving children and young people's health and wellbeing.
Date:: 24th June 2026

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