In the 2022/23 period, Tower Hamlets found itself at the bottom of the pile when it comes to household recycling rates across the entire country. Recently released research from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs highlighted that Tower Hamlets had the lowest recycling rate among all 32 London boroughs and across England, standing at just 17.7 per cent. …
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Tower Hamlets Charges Ahead: Over 2,200 New Electric Vehicle Chargers Approved
In a landmark move, the Tower Hamlets Cabinet has given the green light to the installation of more than 2,200 new electric vehicle chargers across the borough over the next two years. This ambitious initiative aims to bolster the local infrastructure, ensuring Tower Hamlets is well-equipped to support the growing wave of electric vehicles hitting the roads. Scheduled to roll …
Read More »Council’s Bold Move to Enhance Community Mobility Sparks Legal Challenge
In a proactive initiative to prioritise community well-being, Tower Hamlets Council faces legal opposition from the Save Our Safer Streets campaign group after its recent decision to dismantle low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) infrastructure within the borough. Implemented in September, the decision to remove LTNs reflects the council’s commitment to tailoring solutions to the unique needs of the community, rejecting the …
Read More »Bin Man Strike Ends: A Victory for Residents and Workers
In a recent tweet, the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, announced the conclusion of a protracted waste strike that had gripped the borough. The news comes as a relief to residents and marks a significant turning point in labor relations in this part of London. The Mayor’s tweet began with a jubilant tone, expressing his satisfaction that the waste …
Read More »“Inclusivity Prevails” as Mayor Opts to Ease LTN Traffic Restrictions in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets Council is charting a new course in its approach to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) by announcing the removal of most LTN road closures. This decision underscores a commitment to find less polarizing methods for achieving cleaner air in the borough. A substantial £6 million investment is earmarked for initiatives aimed at improving air quality. These measures include expanding …
Read More »Tower Hamlets Becomes First Local Authority to Approve Universal Free School Meals for Secondary Students
Tower Hamlets has become the first Local Authority in the country to officially approve the roll-out of Universal Free School Meals for secondary students. The announcement was made by Lutfur Rahman, the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, on his official Twitter account. The Universal Free School Meals program is designed to provide funding for all government-funded schools, enabling them to offer …
Read More »Tower Hamlets to get £13.7m Investment in the Borough’s Youth Service.
Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman revealed on Twitter how this substantial amount of money will be spent, highlighting the importance of the safe spaces for young people and the necessity of a holistic approach to their development. The plan includes the reopening of 18 youth clubs that were closed by the previous administration. According to Mayor Rahman, these clubs will …
Read More »Tower Hamlets Council to Recognise Cockney as a dialect of the East End
Tower Hamlets Council has recently made a groundbreaking decision to recognise Cockney English as the vernacular of the East End. This decision marks the first-ever formal recognition of Cockney as a community language, a landmark moment that has been welcomed by campaigners behind the first Modern Cockney Festival. The festival runs from March 3rd to April and aims to celebrate …
Read More »Tower Hamlets first in country to offer free school meals up to 16
Tower Hamlets Council has announced plans to fund free school meals for all primary and secondary school students, regardless of their parents’ income. The move makes Tower Hamlets the first council in the country to offer free school meals to every secondary school pupil up to the age of 16. The council has been funding free lunches for primary school …
Read More »Life-Saving Bleed Control Kits Installed Across Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets has taken a significant step in improving community safety by installing life-saving bleed control kits around the borough. The equipment will help stop severe bleeding during emergencies, such as car accidents, sports injuries, and other incidents that result in significant blood loss. Residents of Tower Hamlets can now access five bleed control kits situated at strategic locations, including …
Read More »Council Passes Budget That Aims to Help Residents ‘Through This Difficult Time’
Tower Hamlets Council has approved a new budget for 2023/24, aimed at supporting residents through the cost of living crisis and investing in the future of community safety, housing, leisure, and climate change. At a special Full Council meeting held on Wednesday 1 March, the new budget was given the green light, which includes freezing the Tower Hamlets element of …
Read More »New Town Hall opens in Whitechapel
London’s historic Royal London Hospital building, which has been derelict since 2013 when the hospital moved to a new building, reopened as the new Town Hall in Whitechapel on Tuesday. The Grade II listed building has served as a hospital and medical college for over four centuries and treated the wounded from two world wars, including being a maternity hospital. …
Read More »Tower Hamlets to FREEZE Council Tax by Taking Millions From Reserves
Tower Hamlets, an independent-run borough in East London, is set to tap into its reserves and allocate tens of millions of pounds to keep council tax bills low and offer a cost-of-living support package. The move is aimed at helping residents who are grappling with the effects of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. To keep the tax bills low, Tower Hamlets …
Read More »Tower Hamlets CEO to leave by ‘mutual’ consent
Tower Hamlets’ borough chief executive, Will Tuckley, is to leave his role after seven and a half years in a “mutual” agreement with the council. The decision will need to be approved at the full council meeting on 1 March 2023. During his time as chief executive, Tuckley presided over 10 different elections and oversaw a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted …
Read More »Warm hubs launched to help residents with cost-of-living crisis
Warm hubs have been launched to help residents of Tower Hamlets, a borough in London, with the cost of living crisis. These warm hubs are community centers that provide affordable food, clothing, and household items to local residents who are struggling financially. The warm hubs also offer a range of services and activities, including advice on benefits and budgeting, as …
Read More »Mayor reinstates Education Maintenance Allowance grant and introduces a University Bursary
Tower Hamlets Mayor just announced that his Cabinet has agreed to reinstate the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) grant and introduce a University Bursary for our young people, making the borough the only one in England to offer it. Mayor Rahman said “Education is something I’m passionate about, so when the government scrapped EMA in 2011, I immediately made it my …
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