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- More than 500 residents received help and support on anti-social behaviour during a week of targeted action to show the council's commitment to swiftly dealing with the issue.
- Date:
- 7th July 2026
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- Local Plan examination hearings that were due to start on Tuesday 7 July cannot go ahead as planned, following instructions from the Planning Inspectorate.
- Date:
- 3rd July 2026
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- A pioneering partnership approach in Tower Hamlets, led by Tower Hamlets and the City of London Youth Justice Service, has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in children entering the criminal justice system for the first time, marking a significant milestone in improving outcomes for children and young people.
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- 30th June 2026
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- Schools across Tower Hamlets have been recognised as leaders across London for their commitment to improving children and young people's health and wellbeing.
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- 24th June 2026
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- Anti-social behaviour (ASB) awareness week is taking place from Monday 29 June to Sunday 5 July.
- Date:
- 24th June 2026
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- Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Lewisham have launched a legal challenge to stop the Mayor of London's planned cut to the affordable housing quota from 35% to 20%.
- Date:
- 24th June 2026
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- People across Tower Hamlets are invited to participate in a borough‑wide cultural programme supported by Tower Hamlets Council to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month which runs throughout July.
- Date:
- 17th June 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has formally launched the tender process for a major £520 million housing retrofit programme, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to improving residents' homes.
- Date:
- 17th June 2026
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- Families, children and young people in Tower Hamlets can now access a wide range of local support, services, and activities through the new Family Information Hub website.
- Date:
- 12th June 2026
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- Get ready for festival fun and win All Points East VIP tickets
- Date:
- 11th June 2026