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Description: Young people in Tower Hamlets can now apply for the council's Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) and University Bursary schemes for the 2027/28 academic year, helping them meet the costs of staying in education. Tower Hamlets Council is the only local authority in the country to have restored the EMA, and one of only a handful providing university grants.
Date:: 21st September 2026

Description: Partners, came together to celebrate the successful Hackney Wick and Lower Lea Valley Creative Enterprise Zone, recognising its achievements in supporting creative businesses, affordable workspace and local economic growth.
Date:: 17th September 2026

Description: The latest OurBike bike has arrived at St Paul Old Ford in Bow, joining existing locations at Oxford House in Bethnal Green and Poplar Union in Poplar.
Date:: 16th September 2026

Description: More than 200 students from 24 schools and colleges across the borough were celebrated on Saturday 12 September at the Tower Hamlets Education Awards 2026. The annual celebration, now in its third year since it was reintroduced in 2024, brought together around 900 guests including students, families, teachers, school leaders and community representatives. The awards recognised the achievement, character and contribution of young people who have demonstrated excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Date:: 15th September 2026

Description: Charities, schools and community groups delivered thousands of hours of free holiday activities and healthy meals for young people during the summer holidays.
Date:: 15th September 2026

Description: Great food, live music, dancing, colourful costumes, and family fun will fill Brick Lane this Sunday 20 September.
Date:: 14th September 2026

Description: £250K in grants has been awarded to residents through the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf Further Education Trust (THCWFET), to help cover the costs of pursuing further education and training opportunities. A total of 75 residents have been awarded grants to support a range of qualifications, including further and higher education courses, postgraduate study, and professional and vocational training.
Date:: 9th September 2026

Description: Tower Hamlets Council has reached another major milestone in its Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme, submitting five planning applications in a single week for proposals that are expected to deliver 203 new homes across the borough.
Date:: 26th August 2026

Description: More than 70 rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers are being installed across 35 sites across Tower Hamlets, with the first 17 chargers already live.
Date:: 24th August 2026

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