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Tower Hamlets refuses Chinese Embassy planning applications

Description
Plans to redevelop Royal Mint Court complex that stands opposite the Tower of London for the Chinese Embassy have been refused by Tower Hamlets Council.
Date:
10th December 2024
Winter Fuel Payment launched

Winter Fuel Payment launched

Description
The Winter Fuel Payment is being rolled out today with personalised and secure letters being sent from the Executive Mayor, Lutfur Rahman, to eligible pensioners across the borough.
Date:
5th December 2024
Swim Well with Be Well

Swim Well with Be Well

Description
Be Well has launched its new swim school, Be Well Swim Well, at Mile End Park Leisure Centre on 4 December, to celebrate a new offer for residents to become confident and safe swimmers.
Date:
5th December 2024
Council takes legal action against building owners to remove dangerous ACM cladding from high-rise

Council takes legal action against building owners to remove dangerous ACM cladding from high-rise

Description
Tower Hamlets Council has secured a Remediation Order requiring owners to remove dangerous ACM cladding from their high-rise building in Stepney.
Date:
5th December 2024
Council partners with Hiyacar to launch new car club scheme for staff and residents

Council partners with Hiyacar to launch new car club scheme for staff and residents

Description
In a bid to support staff, improve efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions, Tower Hamlets Council has partnered with car-sharing platform hiyacar to introduce and manage a dedicated car club for staff business travel.
Date:
2nd December 2024
New permanent nursery for children in Stepney

New permanent nursery for children in Stepney

Description
A new permanent nursery at Stepney Greencoat CE Primary School was approved at a Tower Hamlets Cabinet meeting last night, following a successful pilot scheme that has been in place since September 2023.
Date:
1st December 2024
185 students honoured at Tower Hamlets Education Awards

185 students honoured at Tower Hamlets Education Awards

Description
185 students were honoured last night at an awards ceremony held to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of young people in Tower Hamlets. The Tower Hamlets Education Awards were an opportunity to celebrate students' successes and thank educators and families for providing the support system to help them achieve their goals.
Date:
29th November 2024
Investing in your 'Be Well' journey

Investing in your 'Be Well' journey

Description
£1.5 MILLION of additional funding is to be invested in leisure facilities in Tower Hamlets, as part of the council's commitment to support healthier communities.
Date:
28th November 2024
Tower Hamlets launch a new youth centre in Bromley-by-Bow

Tower Hamlets launch a new youth centre in Bromley-by-Bow

Description
A new youth centre has launched in Bromley-by-Bow Youth Centre (Bromley South Ward). The new addition expands the number of youth centres in Tower Hamlets to 16 sites, offering young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 with SEND) with more safe, supportive spaces in the borough.
Date:
28th November 2024
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