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- 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.
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- 4th February 2026
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- Women are invited to an open day at the new Nari Centre, to find out about the range of support and opportunities available.
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- 4th February 2026
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- 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.
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- 29th January 2026
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- We are upgrading our phone system to make it easier and quicker for you to get in touch with us.
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- 26th January 2026
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- 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.
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- 26th January 2026
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- conditions on UKIP Whitechapel protest
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- 23rd January 2026
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- 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.
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- 23rd January 2026
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- East End Homes, a not-for-profit housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is delivering 95 homes for social rent on one of its estates.
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- 21st January 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has welcomed proposals by the Government to help increase the pace of improvement within its new collaboration model with local government.
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- 20th January 2026
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- It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities at the council.
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- 19th January 2026