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- Over £340,000 of fines have been handed to fraudsters in the borough, as part of the council's crack down on fraud.
- Date:
- 18th September 2023
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- The letter from the London Assembly follows earlier calls made by Tower Hamlets Council for improved legislation, more funding for local authorities to create safe charging spaces, more robust sampling and examination on importation of lithium batteries - including a national registration body for businesses providing them - and greater research into the issue.
- Date:
- 18th September 2023
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- Stepney All Saints School has been advised to temporarily close until further notice.
- Date:
- 15th September 2023
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- In a letter to Home Secretary Suella Braverman, Tower Hamlets Council said that the growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters has resulted in a 'dramatic rise' in fires caused by their batteries and called for more to be done to protect residents.
- Date:
- 15th September 2023
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- A number of Tower Hamlets Council frontline waste service workers and street cleansers will be going on strike from 18 September to 1 October due to a national pay dispute.
- Date:
- 14th September 2023
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- Applications are open for young people in the borough to apply to become the next Young Mayor or part of the deputy team.
- Date:
- 12th September 2023
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- This year the Mayor's Cup tournament returned with a successful finale at Mile End Stadium.
- Date:
- 12th September 2023
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- Tower Hamlets Council has become the first local authority in England to rollout universal free school meals to all primary and secondary pupils up to the age of 16.
- Date:
- 4th September 2023
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- Following media reports of a number of school closures across the country due to issues with the type of concrete used in their construction, we can confirm that there will be no such school closures in Tower Hamlets.
- Date:
- 1st September 2023
- Description
- The council has been working with local organisations to offer holiday clubs full of free, fun activities and nutritious meals for children across Tower Hamlets.
- Date:
- 30th August 2023