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Tower Hamlets Council reaches deal to end waste strike early with Unite the Union

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Tower Hamlets Council reaches deal to end waste strike early with Unite the Union
Date:
26th September 2023
Any Of Us…because it really can be

Any Of Us…because it really can be

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The message of a powerful new fostering film is – any of us can foster a child or young person, if you have the capacity to care.
Date:
25th September 2023

'Division not the answer' as Mayor makes decision to remove most LTN traffic restrictions

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Most of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) road closures will be removed as Tower Hamlets Council promises to find less divisive ways to achieve cleaner air.
Date:
20th September 2023

Hackney Wick and Fish Island sees huge increase in creative industries jobs

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The number of people working in the creative industries in Hackney Wick and Fish Island has increased by more than 60% since a new Creative Enterprise Zone was established, according to a new report.
Date:
19th September 2023
National Hate Crime Awareness Week

National Hate Crime Awareness Week

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A number of activities are taking place in Tower Hamlets to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Date:
18th September 2023
Council cracks down on fraud

Council cracks down on fraud

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Over £340,000 of fines have been handed to fraudsters in the borough, as part of the council's crack down on fraud.
Date:
18th September 2023

Council welcomes GLA call on e-bike safety

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The letter from the London Assembly follows earlier calls made by Tower Hamlets Council for improved legislation, more funding for local authorities to create safe charging spaces, more robust sampling and examination on importation of lithium batteries - including a national registration body for businesses providing them - and greater research into the issue.
Date:
18th September 2023

Update: Stepney All Saints School

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Stepney All Saints School has been advised to temporarily close until further notice.
Date:
15th September 2023
Council calls for Government action to tackle 'dramatic rise' of e-bike fires

Council calls for Government action to tackle 'dramatic rise' of e-bike fires

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In a letter to Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Tower Hamlets Council said that the growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters has resulted in a 'dramatic rise' in fires caused by their batteries and called for more to be done to protect residents.
Date:
15th September 2023
Tower Hamlets Council waste service staff to strike

Tower Hamlets Council waste service staff to strike

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A number of Tower Hamlets Council frontline waste service workers and street cleansers will be going on strike from 18 September to 1 October due to a national pay dispute.
Date:
14th September 2023
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