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- We are upgrading our phone system to make it easier and quicker for you to get in touch with us.
- Date:
- 26th January 2026
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- A cook books with delicious recipes from around the world, a film which captured waves of migration, and photography exhibition of community portraits and storytelling were just some of highlights at an event celebrating community cohesion in Tower Hamlets.
- Date:
- 26th January 2026
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- conditions on UKIP Whitechapel protest
- Date:
- 23rd January 2026
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- Tower Hamlets has underlined its commitment to accelerating new housing delivery with the appointment of a leading, multi-disciplinary built environment team to drive forward the Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme, as early community conversations begin across the borough.
- Date:
- 23rd January 2026
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- East End Homes, a not-for-profit housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is delivering 95 homes for social rent on one of its estates.
- Date:
- 21st January 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has welcomed proposals by the Government to help increase the pace of improvement within its new collaboration model with local government.
- Date:
- 20th January 2026
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- It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Simon Baxter, Corporate Director for Communities at the council.
- Date:
- 19th January 2026
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- Tower Hamlets' model for youth services breaks 180,000 attendees mark!
- Date:
- 16th January 2026
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- Tower Hamlets Council has invested a further £80,000 to install two new bespoke Aspen saunas at Whitechapel Sports Centre, continuing its commitment to improving leisure facilities and supporting healthier communities across the borough.
- Date:
- 8th January 2026
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- 85 sanctuary seekers were celebrated at Tower Hamlets Council's Sanctuary Seekers Awards ceremony on Wednesday 17 December. The event brought together participants, community leaders, and partners to recognise individuals who have successfully completed education, learning, and volunteering opportunities.
- Date:
- 5th January 2026