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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 8h

Are you a small business looking for expert support to take you to the next step, or a resident with a dream and great idea to start your own business? You could benefit from a £400,000 pot and one of 4 new projects to make your ideas a business reality. https://orlo.uk/fBkL3

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 9h

📞 We've launched a new 24/7 Live Incidents ASB Hotline for council tenants
If you are a council tenant and you witness anti-social behaviour happening now call our new live incidents line.
📱 020 7364 2332
Want to report a previous concern - use the online form: https://orlo.uk/PLWcF

New 24/7 Live Incidents Line for reporting anti-social behaviour
Are you a council tenant?
If you witness anti-social behaviour happening right now call: 020 7364 2332
Already happened?
Use our online reporting form for incidents that are no longer live.
In an emergency always call 999.

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 10h

📣 Take part in an Employment focused Public Review to reduce gender inequalities women face.

Join TH Women’s Commission at Bethnal Green library on Monday 17 November from 10am-1pm and help to shape the Women’s Strategy.🫶🏼

Book your free place now https://orlo.uk/lMhWN

Women's Commission Employment themed event at Bethnal Green library. Monday 17 November 2025. 10am-1pm.

Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 11h

Cllr Abu Talha Chowdhury joined our Environmental Services team on patrol.
The team tackles environmental crimes such as fly-tipping, littering and waste offences.
In 24/25, there were 6,029 reports of fly-tipping.
🚮 Help report fly-tipping using the Find It Fix It app 📱

Cllr Abu Talha Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement, joined our Environmental Services team on patrol through Sidney and Shadwell estates.

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 3d

A Season of Bangla Drama returns from 1 November with theatre, music, walks, talks, exhibitions & more.
DIS/MIS begin the season with An Anthology of Kindness - a warm cup of short stories on a cold night, served with themes of humanity, empathy, and resilience.
What’s on: https://orlo.uk/5bmL7

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 3d

Protect yourself and your community - get your free flu jab in Tower Hamlets today. It’s quick, safe, and helps keep everyone healthy this winter. Book and see who is able to get one for free at https://orlo.uk/Vv3tD

Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 4d

Have you applied for you child's secondary school place yet?

You have until tomorrow to get your application in.

Got questions? Head to our website for everything you need to know, including guidance on banding assessments.

📅 Don’t leave it too late! https://orlo.uk/QJIwR

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 4d

What do you think a Victorian toilet got you for a penny? 🪙🚽

Watch the video to find out - and see how these historic loos are being transformed into a café with new public toilets.

🔗 Learn more: https://orlo.uk/BGjsR

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 4d

Join us 25 Nov for We Speak Up - Violence against Women & Girls Stall Holders Event
📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall
🕤10am–1pm
✅Meet services
✅Learn how to support others
✅Connect with professionals & community members
#WhiteRibbonCampaign #16DaysOfActivism
https://orlo.uk/oTGAq

A member of our Violence Against Women and Girls Team hosting a stall at an event

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 5d

You can get the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you:

• are aged 75 or over
• have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
• live in a care home for older adults

More info and they can book online or find a walk-in centre: https://orlo.uk/dU3af

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 5d

Even if the month is almost over, you can stop smoking any time of the year.

Take advantage of our free premium app (for a limited time) - where you get nicotine replacement therapy delivered to your door & ongoing support.

https://orlo.uk/yJIKT

#Stoptober

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 5d

It’s nearly Tower Hamlets Green Week! 💚 From tree planting and toy swaps to creative climate workshops and energy-saving advice — there’s something for everyone. 🌱✨

👉 See the full list of events and sign up here: https://orlo.uk/trFv7

Green Week

Green Week is a celebration of sustainability and community, with themed activities, workshops, and events across Idea Stores and at the Town Hall.

www.ideastore.co.uk

Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 5d

We’re investing £3.7m to upgrade CCTV across 26 estate blocks.
So far we've:
✅ Installed 100+ new cameras
✅ Completed repairs at 8 blocks
✅ Increased response times via our upgraded control room
Together we’re building safer, more connected communities.
https://orlo.uk/F3Dj5

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 5d

We’re investing £3.7m to upgrade CCTV across 26 estate blocks.
So far we've:
✅ Installed 100+ new cameras
✅ Completed repairs at 8 blocks
✅ Increased response times via our upgraded control room
Together we’re building safer, more connected communities.
https://orlo.uk/U6cYc

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 6d

Is your child a budding artist? Make sure they enter the council’s Christmas card competition to be in with a chance of appearing on the official festival cards from the council. Find out more and enter at: https://orlo.uk/G98LI

Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 6d

At a recent Family Information Event at the Town Hall our Domestic Abuse Intervention & Prevention Co-ordinator hosted a stall offering advice, info and signposting to support services.
She engaged with 51 professionals and 46 visitors, raising awareness and providing guidance.

Domestic Abuse Intervention & Prevention Co-ordinator at a recent Family Information Event at the Town Hall

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 6d

🎓 Secondary school admissions deadline approaching!

If your child is in Year 6 (born between 1 Sept 2014 – 31 Aug 2015), you must apply for their secondary school place by midnight on 31 October.

Apply online and find all the info you need 👉🏿 https://orlo.uk/faxzh

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 6d

Your home could be more energy efficient this winter.

If you own your home and have lived there for at least 12 months, and receive benefits like Pension Credit, you may be eligible for free upgrades worth up to £10,000.

✅ Boiler upgrades & more

👉 https://orlo.uk/zNQqd

Save energy.
Stay warm,
Cut costs.
Apply now for free home energy upgrades.

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 6d

You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
• are aged 65 or over
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are a carer
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system

Book at https://orlo.uk/tNLGX

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 7d

As part of our budget-setting process for 2026-27 we want to hear from local residents, businesses, and community organisations in our survey which runs until Monday 8 December 2025.

Find out more and have your say at: https://orlo.uk/AT04M

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 7d

Are you a small business looking for expert support to take you to the next step, or a resident with a dream and great idea to start your own business? You could benefit from a £400,000 pot and one of 4 new projects to make your ideas a business reality. https://orlo.uk/s5JZf

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 7d

Brighter mornings are here thanks to the weekend’s time shift - the perfect excuse to soak up the greenery of Victoria Park
Love Vicky Park as much as we do? Vote in the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards
Let’s show why Vicky Park is the people’s park.
Vote now 👉 https://orlo.uk/NqcI2

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 7d

🏠 Awaab’s Law is now in force
We’re acting to keep homes safe from damp & mould:
🔍 Investigated in 10 working days
📄 Report in 3 days
🔧 Repairs start within 5 days
If you are struggling with damp & mould, contact your landlord for help.
👉 https://orlo.uk/wBgzY

Struggling to tackle mould? Don't ignore it. Report mould to your landlord, they can help. Break the mould in your home

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 8d

Treat time!
Come along to our parks for fantastic, free, half term activities including 👻 themed arts and crafts🖌️, pumpkin carving, adventure play and more.
What’s on: https://orlo.uk/WLlNx

A child's hands carving a face into a pumpkin

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 9d

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away—protect yourself and others with a free vaccine for those eligible in Tower Hamlets. It’s safe, effective, and your best defence this winter. Don’t wait, vaccinate. More information an book at https://orlo.uk/YaWOo

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