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- Housing service is making changes to how residents get in touch
- Date:
- 4th March 2026
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- A new, state-of-the-art provision for children with autism has officially opened at Hermitage Primary School this week. The site, named 'Athena', has been developed following recognition of the growing need for high-quality, specialist places within the borough, and has been designed to provide tailored support for primary school-aged children with autism.
- Date:
- 4th March 2026
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- Families across Tower Hamlets have received their secondary school offers for September 2026, with 96.6 per cent of pupils securing a place at one of their preferred schools – a higher proportion compared to last year's figure of 94.1 per cent, and higher than the London average (94.3 per cent).
- Date:
- 3rd March 2026
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- Helping to address London's housing crisis is at the heart of the council's approved three-year budget, along with new measures such as 100% council tax discount for foster carers.
- Date:
- 25th February 2026
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- Community leaders, residents, and representatives of the Bangladesh High Commission gathered at Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel in the early hours of February 21 to observe United Nations' (UN) International Mother Language Day.
- Date:
- 23rd February 2026
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- The largest investment in council housing improvements in the history of Tower Hamlets has been approved.
- Date:
- 18th February 2026
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- More than £230,000 has been invested in upgrades at Mile End Park Leisure Centre, including the transformation of the multi-courts and upgrades to the stadium.
- Date:
- 17th February 2026
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- From today, drivers can pay for parking across the borough using their preferred app, including RingGo, PayByPhone, JustPark, and others, creating a simpler system for everyone.
- Date:
- 17th February 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has formally submitted its draft new Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination (Monday 16 February).
- Date:
- 17th February 2026
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- Residents on the Royal Mint Garden Estate in Tower Hill enjoyed a fun day at the start of the school half-term break, in celebration of completed capital works to install a children's play area, outdoor gym facilities, new outdoor seating, and new landscaping.
- Date:
- 17th February 2026