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Schools to be ‘car-free zones’

John Biggs, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, has announced that schools can pilot trials where streets around them are closed to cars for a few hours if  parents are concerned about their children’s health. Play Streets, where some roads are closed off at weekends where there is demand, are also being proposed as part of the council’s campaign to improve air ...

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Young WorkPath opens its doors in Watney Market

    Advice and support for young people looking to find jobs, training, courses and apprenticeships is now available at the heart of the community. What was once a vacant Santander bank branch in Watney Market has been transformed into the home of Young WorkPath, the council’s new and innovative employment and careers service with a focus on residents aged ...

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Tower Hamlets Council tackles loneliness and isolation in a week of celebratory events for older people

A week of activities, talks, workshops and other events will take place across the borough, as Tower Hamlets Council alongside voluntary, health and community organisations mark United Nations International Day for Older Persons (UNIDOP) on 1 October. In 2015, there were an estimated 16,700 people aged 65 or over living in Tower Hamlets. It is expected that this number will increase ...

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GET THE RIGHT SUPPORT THIS STOPTOBER

Stop smoking advisors were on hand at the Royal London Hospital yesterday (Thursday 20 September) to launch the national Stoptober campaign. Joined by John Biggs, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Ian Basnett, Associate Director for Public Health at Barts Health NHS Trust and Chris Lovitt, Associate Director for Public Health at the council, advisors were engaging residents to take part and ...

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Tower Hamlets Council endorses campaign against Government’s school cuts

Tower Hamlets Council has formally endorsed the campaign against cuts to education funding. Councillors made the decision at a meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday 19th September, after a motion was put forward by Mayor John Biggs and Councillor Danny Hassell. Councillors highlighted the fact that school across Tower Hamlets will see their budgets cuts by at least £16m – ...

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Leading the way in tackling hate

Tower Hamlets Council’s ‘No Place for Hate’ campaign has scooped a prestigious award at the National No2H8 Crime Awards 2018 for its work in tackling hatred, intolerance and prejudice. TV presenter and social commentator, June Sarpong (MBE) gave the council the Upstanding Organisation Award 2018 for making “a significant impact on countering intolerance, hate and bigotry” in the borough. The ...

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London Bangla Press Club enjoys annual picnic party

Bangla Mirror Desk: Members of London Bangla Press club enjoyed their annual picnic party at Fairlop Water Country Park.  Event though there were occasional rain and shower, but it could not stop the members to enjoy the day.   Members of the organisation joined the party with their family and friends. There were marriage anniversary, farewell, gossips, photo sessions and raffle draw among ...

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Financial Health Centre open to all Tower Hamlets Residents

Tower Hamlets Homes  opened a new service on Monday the 17th of September  to help Tower Hamlets residents get accurate and easily accessible advice and assistance on debt management, welfare benefits  including universal credit, housing, employment and training. The event was  hosted by Fokrul Hoque Community Partnerships Manager Tower Hamlets Homes. Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs opened the centre, along with ...

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Ofsted inspectors find continued progress in latest visit

Council committed to providing extra focus on areas for improvement The latest visit to Tower Hamlets by Ofsted has found continued improvement in Children’s Services with more work to be done in key areas. Inspectors published their report today following their fourth visit to the council on 15 and 16 August which looked at the quality of care planning for ...

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Tower Hamlets Brexit Commission launched as expert panel announced

L-R: Professor Tony Travers, Mayor John Biggs, Cllr Amina Ali, Howard Dawber L-R: Professor Tony Travers, Mayor John Biggs, Cllr Amina Ali, Howard Dawber A commission tasked with examining the likely impact of Brexit on Tower Hamlets was officially launched earlier today. Mayor John Biggs first announced plans for a Tower Hamlets Brexit Commission at a meeting of his cabinet ...

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