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- Young Tower Hamlets launches 2025-2027 Strategy at the Town Hall.
- Date:
- 16th January 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has invested a further £80,000 to install two new bespoke Aspen saunas at Whitechapel Sports Centre, continuing its commitment to improving leisure facilities and supporting healthier communities across the borough.
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- 8th January 2026
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- 85 sanctuary seekers were celebrated at Tower Hamlets Council's Sanctuary Seekers Awards ceremony on Wednesday 17 December. The event brought together participants, community leaders, and partners to recognise individuals who have successfully completed education, learning, and volunteering opportunities.
- Date:
- 5th January 2026
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- 212 more Year 7 pupils across four Tower Hamlets schools have received digital support as part of the ongoing Connecting Communities programme.
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- 22nd December 2025
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- The council has increased Food Hub funding to its highest level ever at £885,000 to support the vital food aid organisations across the borough to distribute food where needed.
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- 17th December 2025
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- Service updates between Christmas and the new year
- Date:
- 16th December 2025
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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
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- On 3 December, the council published an annual report by its auditors, Ernst and Young.
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- 15th December 2025
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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.
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- 15th December 2025
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- The council has launched a new and dedicated WhatsApp channel for council tenants and leaseholders.
- Date:
- 12th December 2025