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Ambitious plans to increase affordable housing announced in Council's draft Local Plan

Description
A consultation for Tower Hamlets Council's new Local Plan is running from 6 November for six weeks giving communities a say in the future development of the borough.
Date:
9th November 2023

Statement on the Israel-Gaza war

Description
Statement from the Tower Hamlets No Place for Hate Forum and Tower Hamlets Tension Monitoring Group.
Date:
7th November 2023
Hundreds of residents attend first careers fair at Town Hall

Hundreds of residents attend first careers fair at Town Hall

Description
An employability and jobs fair saw 825 residents meet with 47 employers and training providers.
Date:
3rd November 2023
Council sends a strong message against hate crimes

Council sends a strong message against hate crimes

Description
A football match, peace walk and awareness stall were just some of the ways Tower Hamlets Council marked National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Date:
2nd November 2023
12 stolen blue badges found during council operation

12 stolen blue badges found during council operation

Description
A joint council and police operation saw 131 blue badges checked, with four cars removed for illegally showing the badge.
Date:
2nd November 2023
More than £1m in rent payments claimed back for residents by council

More than £1m in rent payments claimed back for residents by council

Description
Residents who lived in unlicenced house shares have been helped to claim back a total of more than £1m in rent.
Date:
2nd November 2023
A Season of Bangla Drama 2023 – Love is in the air

A Season of Bangla Drama 2023 – Love is in the air

Description
Live plays, music, dance, walks, talks and exhibitions will liven up venues across the borough this autumn, with the return of this year's annual Season of Bangla Drama from 1 to 26 November.
Date:
1st November 2023

£12m funding boost for voluntary and community groups

Description
Eighty-six voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations will receive a £11.96m council funding boost to deliver 110 new community projects across the borough, through the Mayor's Community Grants Programme (MCGP).
Date:
31st October 2023

Help to shape our future budget

Description
As part of the council's budget-setting process for 2024-25, local residents, businesses, and community organisations are encouraged to help shape the borough's next budget by giving their views in a survey which runs from Monday 23 October to Monday 4 December 2023.
Date:
31st October 2023
Tower Hamlets Council to manage housing directly from November 2023

Tower Hamlets Council to manage housing directly from November 2023

Description
From 1 November, Tower Hamlets Council will be responsible for managing and maintaining all council homes currently supported by Tower Hamlets Homes (THH). This includes repairs, maintenance, improvements, caretaking, gardening, and rent and service charge collections.
Date:
26th October 2023
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