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Domestic abuse support over the festive break

Description
Support is available over the festive break for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or violence.
Date:
20th December 2023
Free courses breaking down barriers to access jobs

Free courses breaking down barriers to access jobs

Description
Hundreds of people have benefited from free numeracy courses offered by the council this year, so they can feel more confident in using numbers and apply for jobs which may have otherwise been out of their reach.
Date:
19th December 2023
Council to invest £5m to tackle waste emergency as Mayor sets out balanced budget

Council to invest £5m to tackle waste emergency as Mayor sets out balanced budget

Description
A multimillion-pound investment to create a cleaner borough is one of the key elements of a balanced draft budget published today.
Date:
18th December 2023

Tower Hamlets: a council with 'ambitious priorities, strong financial management, and a skilled workforce'

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Tower Hamlets: a council with 'ambitious priorities, strong financial management, and a skilled workforce'
Date:
15th December 2023
Council launches £800,000 annual fund for small community groups

Council launches £800,000 annual fund for small community groups

Description
The council has opened a new Mayor's Small Grants Programme to provide £800,000 a year in funding to support the work of small voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.
Date:
13th December 2023
Service updates between Christmas and the new year

Service updates between Christmas and the new year

Description
Christmas and the new year are right around the corner, which means there will be service changes to normal council opening hours. Find out about these changes and how this may affect you.
Date:
11th December 2023
20 people arrested and 34 stolen bikes recovered during police and council operation

20 people arrested and 34 stolen bikes recovered during police and council operation

Description
A joint police and council operation has seen 20 people arrested and 34 stolen bikes recovered from Brick Lane Market.
Date:
8th December 2023

Tower Hamlets Council shines spotlight on gender-based violence during 16 days of activism

Description
Tower Hamlets Council took its community safety bus out into the borough to engage with residents and raise awareness of gender-based violence as part of this year's campaign for White Ribbon Day and 16 days of activism.
Date:
8th December 2023
Convenience store fined £1,500 for selling cigarettes to a child

Convenience store fined £1,500 for selling cigarettes to a child

Description
A convenience store owner has been ordered to pay £1,560 after cigarettes were sold to a 13-year-old.
Date:
5th December 2023

New campaign aims to help end harassment and misogyny on nights out in Tower Hamlets

Description
Tower Hamlets Council, Hackney Council and the City of London Corporation, have joined forces on a trailblazing campaign against harassment and misogyny on nights out.
Date:
30th November 2023
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