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A-level results: Tower Hamlets pupils improving at a faster rate than nationally

A-level results: Tower Hamlets pupils improving at a faster rate than nationally

Description
Over 2,000 students in the borough celebrated their A-level and Level 3 vocational qualifications on Thursday 14 August.
Date:
15th August 2025
Council support for Spitalfields City Farm improvements

Council support for Spitalfields City Farm improvements

Description
Visitors to Spitalfields City Farm can enjoy new and upgraded facilities this summer, thanks to the council's contribution towards over £78k in improvement works.
Date:
14th August 2025
Brick Lane Curry Festival returns to transform itself as the Curry Capital of the UK

Brick Lane Curry Festival returns to transform itself as the Curry Capital of the UK

Description
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council and the Bangla Town Business Association (BTBA) are pleased to announce the return of the Brick Lane Curry Festival in September 2025. After a nine-year hiatus, this much-loved festival will once again spice up the streets of Brick Lane and will be hotter, bolder, and more delicious than ever.
Date:
11th August 2025
Update on our community equipment provider

Update on our community equipment provider

Description
NRS Healthcare, the community equipment provider for residents in Tower Hamlets will be going into insolvency and cease trading soon. This service currently provides items such as mobility aids, bath lifts, grab rails, and raised furniture across London.
Date:
6th August 2025
In The Neighbourhood Makes its annual return to Victoria Park

In The Neighbourhood Makes its annual return to Victoria Park

Description
Four days of FREE Activities For All Ages. Featuring sport activities, live music, family theatre, food and drink.
Date:
4th August 2025
Over 20,000 Tower Hamlets residents access free swimming

Over 20,000 Tower Hamlets residents access free swimming

Description
The council celebrates the first anniversary of its free swimming programme – a major investment in public health and community well-being.
Date:
30th July 2025

Construction starts on much-needed family homes in Bethnal Green

Description
Work to build six, four-bedroom homes in Buckhurst Street on the site of disused garages has started.
Date:
30th July 2025
Homecare contract award statement

Homecare contract award statement

Description
We are issuing this statement in the interest of transparency and to counter the misinformation with regards to the award of homecare contracts
Date:
29th July 2025
Hundreds of small businesses supported by projects worth £700,000

Hundreds of small businesses supported by projects worth £700,000

Description
More than 200 residents were supported by Tower Hamlets Council to be enterprise ready and £700,000 invested into small businesses over the last 12 months
Date:
28th July 2025
Tower Hamlets launches one of the most ambitious affordable housing programmes in the country

Tower Hamlets launches one of the most ambitious affordable housing programmes in the country

Description
A home-building programme to fast-track up to 3,332 new homes across 37 Council-owned sites in Tower Hamlets was approved last night.
Date:
25th July 2025
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