Tower Hamlets Council
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Welcome to Tower Hamlets, the best of London in one borough. Subscribe for updates: https://shorturl.at/8LIQW 📧
☃️ We've launched our Keeping Well in Winter campaign, providing tips on how to stay warm, healthy & happy over the colder months.
Find out:
📞 Which health services to contact when
🔥 Heating your home & advice on damp & mould
🧠 Mental health support
https://orlo.uk/ggoY6
Find out:
📞 Which health services to contact when
🔥 Heating your home & advice on damp & mould
🧠 Mental health support
https://orlo.uk/ggoY6
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
☃️ We've launched our Keeping Well in Winter campaign, providing tips on how to stay warm, healthy & happy over the colder months.
Find out:
📞 Which health services to contact when
🔥 Heating your home & advice on damp & mould
🧠 Mental health support
https://orlo.uk/ggoY6
Find out:
📞 Which health services to contact when
🔥 Heating your home & advice on damp & mould
🧠 Mental health support
https://orlo.uk/ggoY6
Did you know that Community Groups, Charities & CICs in Tower Hamlets can apply for grants to cut carbon? 🌍
✔ Up to £20k for renewable energy
✔ Up to £10k for retrofits
✔ Up to £5k for learning projects
Apply by 9 Jan 👉 https://orlo.uk/D0CAB
✔ Up to £20k for renewable energy
✔ Up to £10k for retrofits
✔ Up to £5k for learning projects
Apply by 9 Jan 👉 https://orlo.uk/D0CAB
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Did you know that Community Groups, Charities & CICs in Tower Hamlets can apply for grants to cut carbon? 🌍
✔ Up to £20k for renewable energy
✔ Up to £10k for retrofits
✔ Up to £5k for learning projects
Apply by 9 Jan 👉 https://orlo.uk/D0CAB
✔ Up to £20k for renewable energy
✔ Up to £10k for retrofits
✔ Up to £5k for learning projects
Apply by 9 Jan 👉 https://orlo.uk/D0CAB
It’s beginning to feel festive ❄️✨
A winter walk through Victoria Park feels even more special knowing it’s in Keep Britain Tidy’s Top 10 #GreenFlagAward parks nationwide! 🌿💚
That’s 13 years as the People’s Choice - thank you for your votes! 🏆
https://orlo.uk/gPrbM
A winter walk through Victoria Park feels even more special knowing it’s in Keep Britain Tidy’s Top 10 #GreenFlagAward parks nationwide! 🌿💚
That’s 13 years as the People’s Choice - thank you for your votes! 🏆
https://orlo.uk/gPrbM
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s beginning to feel festive ❄️✨
A winter walk through Victoria Park feels even more special knowing it’s in Keep Britain Tidy’s Top 10 #GreenFlagAward parks nationwide! 🌿💚
That’s 13 years as the People’s Choice - thank you for your votes! 🏆
https://orlo.uk/gPrbM
A winter walk through Victoria Park feels even more special knowing it’s in Keep Britain Tidy’s Top 10 #GreenFlagAward parks nationwide! 🌿💚
That’s 13 years as the People’s Choice - thank you for your votes! 🏆
https://orlo.uk/gPrbM
November 30 Deadline alert!
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child that started primary or secondary school this September can apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/WwPys for details.
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child that started primary or secondary school this September can apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/WwPys for details.
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
November 30 Deadline alert!
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child that started primary or secondary school this September can apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/WwPys for details.
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child that started primary or secondary school this September can apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/WwPys for details.
In light of #WorldAIDSDay this Monday 1 Dec, @PositiveEast will be offering free testing next week.
Feel free to drop in or book your appointment:
https://orlo.uk/xaZw7
Feel free to drop in or book your appointment:
https://orlo.uk/xaZw7
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In light of #WorldAIDSDay this Monday 1 Dec, @PositiveEast will be offering free testing next week.
Feel free to drop in or book your appointment:
https://orlo.uk/xaZw7
Feel free to drop in or book your appointment:
https://orlo.uk/xaZw7
Enjoy an afternoon of art and conversation this Season of #BanglaDrama25
Join Limma Ali’s creative workshop, themed on art as an act of kindness.
🗓️ Sunday 30 November
⏰ 2-4pm
18+
Get your tickets👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/6JYri
Join Limma Ali’s creative workshop, themed on art as an act of kindness.
🗓️ Sunday 30 November
⏰ 2-4pm
18+
Get your tickets👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/6JYri
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of art and conversation this Season of #BanglaDrama25
Join Limma Ali’s creative workshop, themed on art as an act of kindness.
🗓️ Sunday 30 November
⏰ 2-4pm
18+
Get your tickets👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/6JYri
Join Limma Ali’s creative workshop, themed on art as an act of kindness.
🗓️ Sunday 30 November
⏰ 2-4pm
18+
Get your tickets👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/6JYri
This week, as we come to the end of National Care Leavers Month, we're lighting up the Town Hall to acknowledge and celebrate ‘care experienced’ children & young people in Tower Hamlets. We have tailored support available for care leavers. More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/W9JJC
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week, as we come to the end of National Care Leavers Month, we're lighting up the Town Hall to acknowledge and celebrate ‘care experienced’ children & young people in Tower Hamlets. We have tailored support available for care leavers. More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/W9JJC
We’re proud to announce that JPMorganChase will build a new 3-million sq ft office in London’s East End – a huge boost for jobs, growth, and opportunity in our borough. 🏙️
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We’re proud to announce that JPMorganChase will build a new 3-million sq ft office in London’s East End – a huge boost for jobs, growth, and opportunity in our borough. 🏙️
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?
Come to our launch next Monday Dec 1st to see if you could benefit from one of 4 new support projects: https://orlo.uk/ZE9bd
Come to our launch next Monday Dec 1st to see if you could benefit from one of 4 new support projects: https://orlo.uk/ZE9bd
November 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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?
Come to our launch next Monday Dec 1st to see if you could benefit from one of 4 new support projects: https://orlo.uk/ZE9bd
Come to our launch next Monday Dec 1st to see if you could benefit from one of 4 new support projects: https://orlo.uk/ZE9bd
As part of #IAM25 we joined 100+ people at the recent Safeguarding Conference to raise awareness of Hate Crime, VAWG and Islamophobia.
This included 50+ professionals, many showed interest in our Hate Crime Training.
📧 If you’d like to book training, contact [email protected]
This included 50+ professionals, many showed interest in our Hate Crime Training.
📧 If you’d like to book training, contact [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
As part of #IAM25 we joined 100+ people at the recent Safeguarding Conference to raise awareness of Hate Crime, VAWG and Islamophobia.
This included 50+ professionals, many showed interest in our Hate Crime Training.
📧 If you’d like to book training, contact [email protected]
This included 50+ professionals, many showed interest in our Hate Crime Training.
📧 If you’d like to book training, contact [email protected]
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor non-party political campaign to encourage more people to play an active role in their communities.
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Saturday 29th - find out more: https://orlo.uk/XwsrH
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Saturday 29th - find out more: https://orlo.uk/XwsrH
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor non-party political campaign to encourage more people to play an active role in their communities.
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Saturday 29th - find out more: https://orlo.uk/XwsrH
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Saturday 29th - find out more: https://orlo.uk/XwsrH
Safe Online, Strong Together: Ending Digital Violence Against Women
Join us to tackle digital violence in the workplace. Hear from experts, share experiences & learn tools to create safer online spaces.
📅 9:30-2 | 4 Dec
📍 Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/HtfUa
Join us to tackle digital violence in the workplace. Hear from experts, share experiences & learn tools to create safer online spaces.
📅 9:30-2 | 4 Dec
📍 Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/HtfUa
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Safe Online, Strong Together: Ending Digital Violence Against Women
Join us to tackle digital violence in the workplace. Hear from experts, share experiences & learn tools to create safer online spaces.
📅 9:30-2 | 4 Dec
📍 Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/HtfUa
Join us to tackle digital violence in the workplace. Hear from experts, share experiences & learn tools to create safer online spaces.
📅 9:30-2 | 4 Dec
📍 Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/HtfUa
Earlier this year, a fire broke out in our waste truck putting our Waste Services staff at risk. How do we avoid a fire like this taking place in our borough?
Watch our #DisposeSafe animation for the do's and dont's with Lithium-ion battery disposal: https://orlo.uk/i51GU
Watch our #DisposeSafe animation for the do's and dont's with Lithium-ion battery disposal: https://orlo.uk/i51GU
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Earlier this year, a fire broke out in our waste truck putting our Waste Services staff at risk. How do we avoid a fire like this taking place in our borough?
Watch our #DisposeSafe animation for the do's and dont's with Lithium-ion battery disposal: https://orlo.uk/i51GU
Watch our #DisposeSafe animation for the do's and dont's with Lithium-ion battery disposal: https://orlo.uk/i51GU
We’re tackling fly-posting on an international scale🪧
The council has secured its first overseas payment of Fixed Penalty Notices for illegal ads in Whitechapel. Due to cross-border collaboration, they were able to trace the company and secure payment.
Report fly-posting: https://orlo.uk/6VVYY
The council has secured its first overseas payment of Fixed Penalty Notices for illegal ads in Whitechapel. Due to cross-border collaboration, they were able to trace the company and secure payment.
Report fly-posting: https://orlo.uk/6VVYY
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’re tackling fly-posting on an international scale🪧
The council has secured its first overseas payment of Fixed Penalty Notices for illegal ads in Whitechapel. Due to cross-border collaboration, they were able to trace the company and secure payment.
Report fly-posting: https://orlo.uk/6VVYY
The council has secured its first overseas payment of Fixed Penalty Notices for illegal ads in Whitechapel. Due to cross-border collaboration, they were able to trace the company and secure payment.
Report fly-posting: https://orlo.uk/6VVYY
Mayor Rahman had his flu jab, have you?
Flu can be serious. Protect yourself and the people you care about. ❤️
If you are over 65 you can get a free flu vaccine to stay protected. You can book now.
Find more information by visiting:
https://orlo.uk/zm3GJ
Flu can be serious. Protect yourself and the people you care about. ❤️
If you are over 65 you can get a free flu vaccine to stay protected. You can book now.
Find more information by visiting:
https://orlo.uk/zm3GJ
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Mayor Rahman had his flu jab, have you?
Flu can be serious. Protect yourself and the people you care about. ❤️
If you are over 65 you can get a free flu vaccine to stay protected. You can book now.
Find more information by visiting:
https://orlo.uk/zm3GJ
Flu can be serious. Protect yourself and the people you care about. ❤️
If you are over 65 you can get a free flu vaccine to stay protected. You can book now.
Find more information by visiting:
https://orlo.uk/zm3GJ
We’ve joined forces with Hackney and City of London for our #DontCrossTheLine campaign.
Together, we’re sending out a clear message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in our boroughs and beyond.
https://orlo.uk/BgVUU
Together, we’re sending out a clear message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in our boroughs and beyond.
https://orlo.uk/BgVUU
November 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’ve joined forces with Hackney and City of London for our #DontCrossTheLine campaign.
Together, we’re sending out a clear message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in our boroughs and beyond.
https://orlo.uk/BgVUU
Together, we’re sending out a clear message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in our boroughs and beyond.
https://orlo.uk/BgVUU
🥶 Cold spots at home?
You could get up to £10,000 in free energy-saving upgrades - like cavity wall insulation.
If you own your home, have lived there 12+ months, and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you might be eligible.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/fJcfB
You could get up to £10,000 in free energy-saving upgrades - like cavity wall insulation.
If you own your home, have lived there 12+ months, and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you might be eligible.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/fJcfB
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
🥶 Cold spots at home?
You could get up to £10,000 in free energy-saving upgrades - like cavity wall insulation.
If you own your home, have lived there 12+ months, and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you might be eligible.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/fJcfB
You could get up to £10,000 in free energy-saving upgrades - like cavity wall insulation.
If you own your home, have lived there 12+ months, and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you might be eligible.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/fJcfB
Tonight Tower Hamlets Town Hall and One Canada Square have been lit up in orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
We are proud to be joining landmarks from across the world in illuminating orange in solidarity.
We are proud to be joining landmarks from across the world in illuminating orange in solidarity.
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tonight Tower Hamlets Town Hall and One Canada Square have been lit up in orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
We are proud to be joining landmarks from across the world in illuminating orange in solidarity.
We are proud to be joining landmarks from across the world in illuminating orange in solidarity.
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor non-party political campaign to encourage more people to play an active role in their communities.
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Sat Nov 29 to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vdZEe
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Sat Nov 29 to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vdZEe
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor non-party political campaign to encourage more people to play an active role in their communities.
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Sat Nov 29 to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vdZEe
If you're standing or thinking of standing for election why not come along this Sat Nov 29 to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vdZEe
📣 Take part in a Public Review to reduce gender inequalities women face.
Join TH Women’s Commission on Tues 9 Dec at 5.30pm at the Town Hall & speak with decision makers about crime.🫶🏼
You can join in person or online.
Book your free place now https://orlo.uk/tL3SL
Join TH Women’s Commission on Tues 9 Dec at 5.30pm at the Town Hall & speak with decision makers about crime.🫶🏼
You can join in person or online.
Book your free place now https://orlo.uk/tL3SL
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📣 Take part in a Public Review to reduce gender inequalities women face.
Join TH Women’s Commission on Tues 9 Dec at 5.30pm at the Town Hall & speak with decision makers about crime.🫶🏼
You can join in person or online.
Book your free place now https://orlo.uk/tL3SL
Join TH Women’s Commission on Tues 9 Dec at 5.30pm at the Town Hall & speak with decision makers about crime.🫶🏼
You can join in person or online.
Book your free place now https://orlo.uk/tL3SL
Today is #WhiteRibbonDay & the start of #16DaysofActivism to end violence against women & girls.
We’re hosting 40+ events offering support, guidance & training.
Sign the pledge or join an event: https://orlo.uk/A17Nf
We’re hosting 40+ events offering support, guidance & training.
Sign the pledge or join an event: https://orlo.uk/A17Nf
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today is #WhiteRibbonDay & the start of #16DaysofActivism to end violence against women & girls.
We’re hosting 40+ events offering support, guidance & training.
Sign the pledge or join an event: https://orlo.uk/A17Nf
We’re hosting 40+ events offering support, guidance & training.
Sign the pledge or join an event: https://orlo.uk/A17Nf
📣 Flu cases are rising.
Across north east London, GP practices, pharmacies, hospitals, and community hubs will be running extra clinics and outreach events so you can top up your protection.
Find out more about vaccinations:
https://orlo.uk/f8c8Y
Across north east London, GP practices, pharmacies, hospitals, and community hubs will be running extra clinics and outreach events so you can top up your protection.
Find out more about vaccinations:
https://orlo.uk/f8c8Y
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣 Flu cases are rising.
Across north east London, GP practices, pharmacies, hospitals, and community hubs will be running extra clinics and outreach events so you can top up your protection.
Find out more about vaccinations:
https://orlo.uk/f8c8Y
Across north east London, GP practices, pharmacies, hospitals, and community hubs will be running extra clinics and outreach events so you can top up your protection.
Find out more about vaccinations:
https://orlo.uk/f8c8Y
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/e2pV0
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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/e2pV0
We're proud to be hosting the Voluntary & Community Sector Awards to pay tribute to their outstanding contribution in Tower Hamlets.
Nominate your volunteer of the year, young volunteer, voluntary group and lifetime achievement award by 14 December at: https://orlo.uk/3DEp8
Nominate your volunteer of the year, young volunteer, voluntary group and lifetime achievement award by 14 December at: https://orlo.uk/3DEp8
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We're proud to be hosting the Voluntary & Community Sector Awards to pay tribute to their outstanding contribution in Tower Hamlets.
Nominate your volunteer of the year, young volunteer, voluntary group and lifetime achievement award by 14 December at: https://orlo.uk/3DEp8
Nominate your volunteer of the year, young volunteer, voluntary group and lifetime achievement award by 14 December at: https://orlo.uk/3DEp8
With the colder weather well and truly here, take a look at our warm hub locations and opening hours at our Idea Stores & libraries, where you can drop in to keep warm, meet others, and enjoy a drink and refreshments. With staff who can direct you to advice and support if needed.
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With the colder weather well and truly here, take a look at our warm hub locations and opening hours at our Idea Stores & libraries, where you can drop in to keep warm, meet others, and enjoy a drink and refreshments. With staff who can direct you to advice and support if needed.