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- Tower Hamlets Council has commissioned a varied programme of events and activities throughout October to mark Black History Month. Standing Firm in Power and Pride is the national theme for Black History Month 2025, and it is a powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe. The council is inviting people of all backgrounds to celebrate those individuals and communities in our borough.
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- 2nd October 2025
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- An ambitious and fairer borough where everyone has access to quality housing, healthcare and education are just some of the key priorities residents want to see by 2035.
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- 1st October 2025
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- 248 students from across the borough were celebrated at the weekend at the Tower Hamlets Education Awards 2025. The event, which was held on Saturday 27 September at Mile End Stadium, acknowledged the dedication, talent and resilience of pupils in Tower Hamlets.
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- 30th September 2025
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- Tower Hamlets Council has appointed Sam Brown as its new Director of Corporate Property and Estates.
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- 25th September 2025
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- This year's Mayor's Cup football tournament came to an exciting finale at Mile End Stadium on Sunday 21 September, following two action packed weekends of competitions which attracted a total of 966 players, with teams playing across 10 age categories.
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- 24th September 2025
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- This weekend, Tower Hamlets Council held two festivals to celebrate East London's history of migration and its rich culinary and cultural diversity following the far-right march through the capital the previous weekend.
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- 22nd September 2025
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- Tower Hamlets Council, in partnership with Cyclehoop, announced today the installation of four new on-demand secure Bikehangars, the first of their kind in London.
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- 19th September 2025
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- Statement from the Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman
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- 19th September 2025
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- The Council has announced a major boost to its cost-of-living support programme, with £5.3 million from the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) allocated to help residents facing financial hards
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- 18th September 2025
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- Building on council investment in cricket across the borough, the Mayor's Cricket Cup tournament returned for a second successful year, with trophies presented in four categories.
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- 18th September 2025