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Tower Hamlets to invest £609m in its council homes over the next decade

Tower Hamlets to invest £609m in its council homes over the next decade

Description
The largest investment in council housing improvements in the history of Tower Hamlets has been approved.
Date:
18th February 2026
Refurbished multi-courts and stadium upgrades at Mile End

Refurbished multi-courts and stadium upgrades at Mile End

Description
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
Tower Hamlets becomes first London borough to join the National Parking Platform

Tower Hamlets becomes first London borough to join the National Parking Platform

Description
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
Tower Hamlets submits new Local Plan for independent examination

Tower Hamlets submits new Local Plan for independent examination

Description
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
Fitness and Fun: Royal Mint Gardens Estate Gets a Vibrant Upgrade

Fitness and Fun: Royal Mint Gardens Estate Gets a Vibrant Upgrade

Description
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
Tower Hamlets joins London-wide idling action campaign

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
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