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Opportunity for catering concessions in parks

Tower Hamlets has many beautiful parks and open spaces used by both residents and visitors to the borough.

We have a great opportunity for local businesses to trade in our parks for the summer season.

We are seeking to license:

- catering vans
- catering operators at fixed pitches
- healthy street food trucks

We have opportunities in parks across the borough for vendors who have Public Liability Insurance and Food Hygiene Certificate.

If you are interested in applying, please email parks@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

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Planning King Edward Memorial Park

King Edward Memorial Park (KEMP) Regeneration Project – Update

The council is progressing the King Edward Memorial Park regeneration project, which is currently undergoing the planning permission process. The proposed scheme will deliver a new community building, enhanced sports provision, improved landscaping, upgraded children’s play areas, and new cricket nets, strengthening the park’s role as a high‑quality and inclusive community asset.

Community Building

The new building will provide:

    • Flexible internal space for community events, workshops, and exhibitions
    • Administrative offices for park management and tenant operations
    • Public W.C. facilities, including fully accessible and baby‑change provision
    • A café and refreshment area to support social activity

Core operating hours will be 8am–8pm, with changing rooms available until 10pm

Sports Facilities

Two underused tennis courts will be replaced with a floodlit 3G pitch to meet identified local and borough‑wide demand. The sports offer will include:

      • A 3G pitch (8am–10pm) for football, rugby, and community sport
      • New padel courts to broaden participation opportunities
      • Retention of one existing tennis court
      • New cricket nets to support training and informal practice
      • Associated changing and storage facilities

Landscaping and Play Improvements

The project will deliver enhanced landscaping across the site, including improved pathways, planting, and public realm upgrades to support accessibility, biodiversity, and overall visitor experience. Children’s playgrounds will also be improved to provide safer, more engaging, and inclusive play opportunities for families.

Project Summary

The scheme will enhance the park as an inclusive, active, and sustainable community space. It aligns with strategic priorities for improved leisure provision, high‑quality public realm, and increased opportunities for local residents to engage in sport, recreation, play, and community activity.

KEMP planning pic

Planning Application

For further information please visit the Planning application summary web page