Tower Hamlets Council
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 London, E1 1BJ
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Joined March 2010
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☀️ If you’re struggling to cool down in this hot weather check out our top tips below. ❄️ Our new webpage lists cool spaces in the borough where you can shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and access free water 👉 orlo.uk/lLESR #BeatTheHeat
Infographic from Tower Hamlets Council with five tips to stay cool during summer, illustrated with icons and text.

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Three days to go 📅 Join us to have your say on potential plans for housing at Hale Street. View the information, meet the project team, ask questions and tell us what matters to you and your community. You can also take part online: orlo.uk/D4ZmD
Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about Hale Street housing on Wednesday 30 September, 4pm-7pm.

ALT Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about Hale Street housing on Wednesday 30 September, 4pm-7pm.
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Have your say on potential plans for housing at Waterloo Gardens 🏙️ We are holding two community conversation sessions where you can view the information, meet the project team, ask questions and share your views. Find out more: orlo.uk/EpjW5
Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community consultation on housing proposals at Canal Club on Friday 2 October, 4pm-7pm.

ALT Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community consultation on housing proposals at Canal Club on Friday 2 October, 4pm-7pm.

Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about Waterloo Gardens housing on Saturday 3 October, 11am-2pm at Canal Club.

ALT Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about Waterloo Gardens housing on Saturday 3 October, 11am-2pm at Canal Club.
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☀️ Summer may be over but our summer events for young people are still going! 📅 On Tuesday 29 September at 4 – 8pm, we'll be hosting another fun afternoon for all ages with a wide range of activities. 📍 Furze Green, E3 3RP.
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It was great to be at Kobi Nazrul Primary School this week to share how our expanded £50 and £150 school clothing grants now include years 3 and 10 and the raised eligible household income of £60,000 means 1000s more families will benefit. Find out more: orlo.uk/odwtb
Promotional graphic for the Tower Hamlets School Clothing Grant, featuring eligibility criteria and application details.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Tower Hamlets School Clothing Grant, featuring eligibility criteria and application details.

Promotional graphic for the Tower Hamlets School Clothing Grant, featuring eligibility criteria and application details.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Tower Hamlets School Clothing Grant, featuring eligibility criteria and application details.

Executive Mayor Lutfur Rahman, Headteacher Belinda King, Cllr Faysal Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Life Chances and pupils at Kobi Nazrul Primary school photographed on stage in the school hall to promote the extended school clothing grants scheme on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

ALT Executive Mayor Lutfur Rahman, Headteacher Belinda King, Cllr Faysal Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Life Chances and pupils at Kobi Nazrul Primary school photographed on stage in the school hall to promote the extended school clothing grants scheme on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
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Never been involved before? That's exactly who we'd like to hear from📢 You don't need any experience to join our new Housing Improvement Forum register🏠 Join today and help shape the future of housing services in Tower Hamlets 👉 orlo.uk/p4sfH
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Two days to go 📅 Join us to have your say on potential plans for housing at John Orwell Leisure Centre. View the information, meet the project team, ask questions and tell us what matters to you and your community. You can also take part online: orlo.uk/K9VMJ
Promotional flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about housing proposals at John Orwell Leisure Centre on 26 Sept.

ALT Promotional flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about housing proposals at John Orwell Leisure Centre on 26 Sept.

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☀️ Summer may be over but our summer events for young people are still going! 📅 On Fri 25 September at 4 – 10pm, we'll be hosting another fun afternoon for all ages with a wide range of activities. 📍 Shandy Park, E1 4SR.
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Another winning innings for the Mayor’s Cricket Cup🏏 34 adult, junior & youth teams played 71 matches at Victoria Park Congratulations to all participants, & thank you to our sponsors & everyone who contributed to the success of the tournament Results👉🏼orlo.uk/wyoJV
Osmani Nagar cricket team posing for a group photo with a trophy and medals on a field.

ALT Osmani Nagar cricket team posing for a group photo with a trophy and medals on a field.

Cllr Minara Khatun claps for young boys in cricket uniforms, one of whom is holding a gold trophy.

ALT Cllr Minara Khatun claps for young boys in cricket uniforms, one of whom is holding a gold trophy.

A group of children in sports kits lift a trophy in celebration while Cllr Minara Khatun claps for them.

ALT A group of children in sports kits lift a trophy in celebration while Cllr Minara Khatun claps for them.
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Three days to go 📅 Join us to have your say on potential plans for housing at Hale Street. View the information, meet the project team, ask questions and tell us what matters to you and your community. You can also take part online: orlo.uk/vvvEM
Promotional flyer for a Tower Hamlets housing consultation event at St Matthias Community Centre on 26 September.

ALT Promotional flyer for a Tower Hamlets housing consultation event at St Matthias Community Centre on 26 September.
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🏠 Your voice matters Residents tell us they want housing services that listen, learn and improve. That's why we're inviting council tenants and leaseholders to join our new Housing Improvement Forum register. Get started today 👉 orlo.uk/tr7gd
A Tower Hamlets promotional graphic with the text 'Get involved' and a diverse group of people in an urban setting.

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Celebrating East London creatives! 100+ businesses and partners joined us at The Yard Theatre to celebrate the reaccreditation of the Hackney Wick & Lower Lea Valley Creative Enterprise Zone. Thanks to our partners @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan @Hackney Council @LDN_Culture
A performer in a sparkling red outfit and platform boots stands on a stage, addressing an audience in a tiered auditorium.

ALT A performer in a sparkling red outfit and platform boots stands on a stage, addressing an audience in a tiered auditorium.

Cllr Shenaly Miah, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Enterprise, Skills and Growth at Tower Hamlets Council and Cllr Sam Mathys, Cabinet Member for Culture, Nightlife, Resilience and Business Standards at Hackney Council

ALT Cllr Shenaly Miah, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Enterprise, Skills and Growth at Tower Hamlets Council and Cllr Sam Mathys, Cabinet Member for Culture, Nightlife, Resilience and Business Standards at Hackney Council

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A panel discussion with five speakers on a stage under a blue spotlight, with an audience watching from the auditorium.

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Find out more about the celebration event and the Creative Enterprise Zone: towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_eve…
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We’re proposing to refurbish & extend the former Cherry Trees School in Bow to create a specialist adult day & community hub Come along to a drop-in on: 📅 30 Sept, 10am–7pm 📅 13 Oct, 8am–2pm View designs, meet the team & share feedback Survey open 🔗 orlo.uk/FVnYL
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Want to make a real difference where you live? Become a volunteer Champion and help share vital health information, support neighbours to access services and take part in local events. 📅 Express your interest by 9 October. 🔗orlo.uk/9ndr9
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We are pleased to announce that The Hyde Group has signed the Tower Hamlets No Place for Hate Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and respectful communities where hate and discrimination have no place. Sign the pledge at orlo.uk/lOo6v
A woman signs a document at a desk while a man stands behind her next to a 'No Place for Hate' awareness sign.

ALT A woman signs a document at a desk while a man stands behind her next to a 'No Place for Hate' awareness sign.

Five people holding a 'No Place for Hate' campaign banner in Tower Hamlets, listing various forms of hate crime.

ALT Five people holding a 'No Place for Hate' campaign banner in Tower Hamlets, listing various forms of hate crime.

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🏡 Do you rent to students in Tower Hamlets? Rule Ground 4A allows you to regain possession for a new group of students at the start of the academic year. 🔗 More info & advice: orlo.uk/20cFM #TowerHamlets #RentersRights #PrivateRenting #Landlords #StudentHousing 🏘️📖
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We're proud to be a Fairtrade Borough. This Fairtrade Fortnight, play your part. From your morning coffee to your favourite chocolate, choosing Fairtrade can help support farmers and workers around the world. Look for the Fairtrade mark when you shop. orlo.uk/5gR5u
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➡️ Check out the Young Futures Hub @ Haileybury Youth Centre - the first in London and one of only eight in the whole UK! 🫡 Open to young people aged 10-19 or up to 25 for those with SEND, offering support with jobs, training & mental health ⏰ Open 12-8.30pm, Wed-Fri @DCMS
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Have your say on potential plans for housing at Hale Street 🏙️ We are holding two community conversation sessions where you can view the information, meet the project team, ask questions and share your views. Find out more: orlo.uk/rsY1t
Promotional flyer for a Tower Hamlets housing consultation event at St Matthias Community Centre on 26 September.

ALT Promotional flyer for a Tower Hamlets housing consultation event at St Matthias Community Centre on 26 September.

Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about Hale Street housing on Wednesday 30 September, 4pm-7pm.

ALT Flyer for a Tower Hamlets community meeting about Hale Street housing on Wednesday 30 September, 4pm-7pm.
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What an inspiring day at Mile End Stadium Olympic, & World champion @chrissyohuruogu joined Cllrs celebrating the positive impact of sport in our community The event coincided with the Mayor’s Football Cup draw. ⚽ Good luck to all the teams
Christine Ohuruogu and Councillors Minara Khatun, Shenaly Miah and Abdul Wahid, holding Love Tower Hamlets sweatshirts

ALT Christine Ohuruogu and Councillors Minara Khatun, Shenaly Miah and Abdul Wahid, holding Love Tower Hamlets sweatshirts
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