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Tower Hamlets joins London-wide idling action campaign

Description
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is taking part in the London-wide Engine Off, Every Stop campaign, working alongside Camden and Hounslow councils to tackle air pollution caused by vehicle engine idling.
Date:
11th February 2026
Columbia Road Flower Market wins national award for second year running

Columbia Road Flower Market wins national award for second year running

Description
Columbia Road Flower Market has been named Best Market Attraction at the Great British Market Awards, marking its second year in a row winning a national title.
Date:
10th February 2026
First dedicated youth centre for girls

First dedicated youth centre for girls

Description
Young Tower Hamlets launch its first dedicated girls youth centre, its 20th youth centre.
Date:
4th February 2026
Nominate an outstanding woman

Nominate an outstanding woman

Description
Shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women who are helping to balance the scales for gender equity at the Tower Hamlets Women's Awards 2026.
Date:
4th February 2026
Discover the new Nari Centre

Discover the new Nari Centre

Description
Women are invited to an open day at the new Nari Centre, to find out about the range of support and opportunities available.
Date:
4th February 2026
Housing focused proposed budget also includes new and ongoing cost-of-living support

Housing focused proposed budget also includes new and ongoing cost-of-living support

Description
Helping to address London's housing crisis is at the heart of the Council's proposed three-year budget, along with new measures such as 100% council tax discount for foster carers.
Date:
29th January 2026

New phone system to improve call experience

Description
We are upgrading our phone system to make it easier and quicker for you to get in touch with us.
Date:
26th January 2026
The best of the world in one borough

The best of the world in one borough

Description
A cook books with delicious recipes from around the world, a film which captured waves of migration, and photography exhibition of community portraits and storytelling were just some of highlights at an event celebrating community cohesion in Tower Hamlets.
Date:
26th January 2026

Met impose conditions on UKIP Whitechapel protest to prevent disorder

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conditions on UKIP Whitechapel protest
Date:
23rd January 2026

Tower Hamlets kickstarts major home-building drive with appointment of top built environment team

Description
Tower Hamlets has underlined its commitment to accelerating new housing delivery with the appointment of a leading, multi-disciplinary built environment team to drive forward the Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme, as early community conversations begin across the borough.
Date:
23rd January 2026
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