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Wi-Fi at the Town Hall and Residents' Hub in Whitechapel down

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Today (Monday 13 November 2023) IT services are currently looking into a major network incident, affecting Wi-Fi connectivity at the Town Hall, Whitechapel.
Date:
13th November 2023
Win a free course with Idea Store Learning

Win a free course with Idea Store Learning

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We are excited to announce that enrolment for the borough's 900+ adult and community learning courses is now open for courses starting in January 2024
Date:
10th November 2023

Ambitious plans to increase affordable housing announced in Council's draft Local Plan

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A consultation for Tower Hamlets Council's new Local Plan is running from 6 November for six weeks giving communities a say in the future development of the borough.
Date:
9th November 2023

Statement on the Israel-Gaza war

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Statement from the Tower Hamlets No Place for Hate Forum and Tower Hamlets Tension Monitoring Group.
Date:
7th November 2023
Hundreds of residents attend first careers fair at Town Hall

Hundreds of residents attend first careers fair at Town Hall

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An employability and jobs fair saw 825 residents meet with 47 employers and training providers.
Date:
3rd November 2023
Council sends a strong message against hate crimes

Council sends a strong message against hate crimes

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A football match, peace walk and awareness stall were just some of the ways Tower Hamlets Council marked National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Date:
2nd November 2023
12 stolen blue badges found during council operation

12 stolen blue badges found during council operation

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A joint council and police operation saw 131 blue badges checked, with four cars removed for illegally showing the badge.
Date:
2nd November 2023
More than £1m in rent payments claimed back for residents by council

More than £1m in rent payments claimed back for residents by council

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Residents who lived in unlicenced house shares have been helped to claim back a total of more than £1m in rent.
Date:
2nd November 2023
A Season of Bangla Drama 2023 – Love is in the air

A Season of Bangla Drama 2023 – Love is in the air

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Live plays, music, dance, walks, talks and exhibitions will liven up venues across the borough this autumn, with the return of this year's annual Season of Bangla Drama from 1 to 26 November.
Date:
1st November 2023

£12m funding boost for voluntary and community groups

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Eighty-six voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations will receive a £11.96m council funding boost to deliver 110 new community projects across the borough, through the Mayor's Community Grants Programme (MCGP).
Date:
31st October 2023
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