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 📧
📢 Applications for our Carbon Reduction Community Grants Programme are now open!
The scheme supports Community Groups, Charities & CICs in Tower Hamlets to deliver projects that cut carbon and save energy.
Find out more and apply here via our website: https://orlo.uk/LEN1k
The scheme supports Community Groups, Charities & CICs in Tower Hamlets to deliver projects that cut carbon and save energy.
Find out more and apply here via our website: https://orlo.uk/LEN1k
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 Applications for our Carbon Reduction Community Grants Programme are now open!
The scheme supports Community Groups, Charities & CICs in Tower Hamlets to deliver projects that cut carbon and save energy.
Find out more and apply here via our website: https://orlo.uk/LEN1k
The scheme supports Community Groups, Charities & CICs in Tower Hamlets to deliver projects that cut carbon and save energy.
Find out more and apply here via our website: https://orlo.uk/LEN1k
🚨 NHS Resident Doctors Strike Alert 🚨
Many NHS doctors are striking from 14 to 19 November.
📆 If you have an appointment that needs to be rescheduled, you will be contacted.
Please attend your appointment as planned.
Find out more 👇
https://orlo.uk/ZGuyi
Many NHS doctors are striking from 14 to 19 November.
📆 If you have an appointment that needs to be rescheduled, you will be contacted.
Please attend your appointment as planned.
Find out more 👇
https://orlo.uk/ZGuyi
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🚨 NHS Resident Doctors Strike Alert 🚨
Many NHS doctors are striking from 14 to 19 November.
📆 If you have an appointment that needs to be rescheduled, you will be contacted.
Please attend your appointment as planned.
Find out more 👇
https://orlo.uk/ZGuyi
Many NHS doctors are striking from 14 to 19 November.
📆 If you have an appointment that needs to be rescheduled, you will be contacted.
Please attend your appointment as planned.
Find out more 👇
https://orlo.uk/ZGuyi
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor campaign to raise the profile of councillors, and encourage people to play an active role in their communities.
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/h2dhG
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/h2dhG
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor campaign to raise the profile of councillors, and encourage people to play an active role in their communities.
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/h2dhG
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/h2dhG
We welcomed the Inter Faith Forum to the Town Hall for #InterFaithWeek2025.
The Inter Faith Forum are hosting a free event, A Place to Call Home on 18 Nov, bringing faith groups & partners together to discuss housing insecurity and its community impact.
Sign up: https://orlo.uk/AWaBi
The Inter Faith Forum are hosting a free event, A Place to Call Home on 18 Nov, bringing faith groups & partners together to discuss housing insecurity and its community impact.
Sign up: https://orlo.uk/AWaBi
November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We welcomed the Inter Faith Forum to the Town Hall for #InterFaithWeek2025.
The Inter Faith Forum are hosting a free event, A Place to Call Home on 18 Nov, bringing faith groups & partners together to discuss housing insecurity and its community impact.
Sign up: https://orlo.uk/AWaBi
The Inter Faith Forum are hosting a free event, A Place to Call Home on 18 Nov, bringing faith groups & partners together to discuss housing insecurity and its community impact.
Sign up: https://orlo.uk/AWaBi
A Season of Bangla Drama is back, with theatre, music, walks, talks, exhibitions & more, based on the theme of kindness
In times of uncertainty, we can all benefit from simple acts of kindness
As ever, there's something for everyone. See the exciting programme & come along: https://orlo.uk/r2iIP
In times of uncertainty, we can all benefit from simple acts of kindness
As ever, there's something for everyone. See the exciting programme & come along: https://orlo.uk/r2iIP
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A Season of Bangla Drama is back, with theatre, music, walks, talks, exhibitions & more, based on the theme of kindness
In times of uncertainty, we can all benefit from simple acts of kindness
As ever, there's something for everyone. See the exciting programme & come along: https://orlo.uk/r2iIP
In times of uncertainty, we can all benefit from simple acts of kindness
As ever, there's something for everyone. See the exciting programme & come along: https://orlo.uk/r2iIP
Our town hall is lit in red, white and blue this evening for Armistice Day.
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Our town hall is lit in red, white and blue this evening for Armistice Day.
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor campaign to raise the profile of councillors, and encourage people to play an active role in their communities.
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/hQukn
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/hQukn
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor campaign to raise the profile of councillors, and encourage people to play an active role in their communities.
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/hQukn
Come along to one of our November events from this Saturday 15 and then Sat 29, to find out more: https://orlo.uk/hQukn
Be Well Movember Bleep test challenge!
📆 Friday 28th November
🕕 6-7pm
📍John Orwell Sports Centre
✨ Free to attend. Donation to Movember encouraged
🙌 Mixed gender session, open to all fitness levels
➡️ Book your space: https://orlo.uk/LaeVB
#BleepTest #Fitness
📆 Friday 28th November
🕕 6-7pm
📍John Orwell Sports Centre
✨ Free to attend. Donation to Movember encouraged
🙌 Mixed gender session, open to all fitness levels
➡️ Book your space: https://orlo.uk/LaeVB
#BleepTest #Fitness
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Be Well Movember Bleep test challenge!
📆 Friday 28th November
🕕 6-7pm
📍John Orwell Sports Centre
✨ Free to attend. Donation to Movember encouraged
🙌 Mixed gender session, open to all fitness levels
➡️ Book your space: https://orlo.uk/LaeVB
#BleepTest #Fitness
📆 Friday 28th November
🕕 6-7pm
📍John Orwell Sports Centre
✨ Free to attend. Donation to Movember encouraged
🙌 Mixed gender session, open to all fitness levels
➡️ Book your space: https://orlo.uk/LaeVB
#BleepTest #Fitness
A two-minute silence was observed at the Town Hall, Whitechapel today, followed by a wreath laying ceremony, marking Armistice Day.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A two-minute silence was observed at the Town Hall, Whitechapel today, followed by a wreath laying ceremony, marking Armistice Day.
Come along to a free health event this Wednesday 13 Nov from 10.30 at the Sundial Centre.
Everyone welcome, refreshments provided.
Everyone welcome, refreshments provided.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Come along to a free health event this Wednesday 13 Nov from 10.30 at the Sundial Centre.
Everyone welcome, refreshments provided.
Everyone welcome, refreshments provided.
How has a month already past since we honoured our foster & kinship carers at our annual celebration 😍
From heartfelt speeches to long-service awards, we celebrated our carers who provide love, stability & care to children.
More info on fostering: https://orlo.uk/noYGr
From heartfelt speeches to long-service awards, we celebrated our carers who provide love, stability & care to children.
More info on fostering: https://orlo.uk/noYGr
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
How has a month already past since we honoured our foster & kinship carers at our annual celebration 😍
From heartfelt speeches to long-service awards, we celebrated our carers who provide love, stability & care to children.
More info on fostering: https://orlo.uk/noYGr
From heartfelt speeches to long-service awards, we celebrated our carers who provide love, stability & care to children.
More info on fostering: https://orlo.uk/noYGr
📣 Take part in a Public Review to reduce gender inequalities women face around employment.
Join TH Women’s Commission on Mon 17 Nov at Bethnal Green Library from 10am & speak with decision makers to shape the Women’s Strategy.🫶🏼
🎟️ Book your ticket here https://orlo.uk/TlQOF
Join TH Women’s Commission on Mon 17 Nov at Bethnal Green Library from 10am & speak with decision makers to shape the Women’s Strategy.🫶🏼
🎟️ Book your ticket here https://orlo.uk/TlQOF
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📣 Take part in a Public Review to reduce gender inequalities women face around employment.
Join TH Women’s Commission on Mon 17 Nov at Bethnal Green Library from 10am & speak with decision makers to shape the Women’s Strategy.🫶🏼
🎟️ Book your ticket here https://orlo.uk/TlQOF
Join TH Women’s Commission on Mon 17 Nov at Bethnal Green Library from 10am & speak with decision makers to shape the Women’s Strategy.🫶🏼
🎟️ Book your ticket here https://orlo.uk/TlQOF
Boiler on the brink?
If you own your home and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you could get free energy upgrades worth up to £10,000.
And it’s not just boilers, other options include double glazing, heat pumps and solar panels.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/0P4EM
If you own your home and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you could get free energy upgrades worth up to £10,000.
And it’s not just boilers, other options include double glazing, heat pumps and solar panels.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/0P4EM
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Boiler on the brink?
If you own your home and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you could get free energy upgrades worth up to £10,000.
And it’s not just boilers, other options include double glazing, heat pumps and solar panels.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/0P4EM
If you own your home and receive benefits like Universal Credit, you could get free energy upgrades worth up to £10,000.
And it’s not just boilers, other options include double glazing, heat pumps and solar panels.
📲 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/0P4EM
This #RemembranceSunday, we come together to honour the service & sacrifice of British and Commonwealth servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts, & those that have defended our freedoms & our way of life.
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/VgjBQ
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/VgjBQ
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This #RemembranceSunday, we come together to honour the service & sacrifice of British and Commonwealth servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts, & those that have defended our freedoms & our way of life.
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/VgjBQ
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/VgjBQ
Extended deadline!
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school this September can still apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/vRw0D and apply by 30 November.
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school this September can still apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/vRw0D and apply by 30 November.
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Extended deadline!
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school this September can still apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/vRw0D and apply by 30 November.
Residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school this September can still apply for a £50 or £150 grant to help pay for new school clothes and uniforms.
See https://orlo.uk/vRw0D and apply by 30 November.
We have raised the Union Jack flag at the Town Hall in Whitechapel, and it will be flown from today Friday 7, to Wednesday 12 November for Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day.
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/LEQ5N
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/LEQ5N
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We have raised the Union Jack flag at the Town Hall in Whitechapel, and it will be flown from today Friday 7, to Wednesday 12 November for Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day.
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/LEQ5N
Remembrance events: https://orlo.uk/LEQ5N
Be moved, be transformed, as we go into the 2nd weekend of Season of #BanglaDrama25
Don’t miss Unhusked, a collaborative session examining the journeys of Dalit Partition refugees, using dance, music, storytelling & film to explore belonging
Book now: https://orlo.uk/G22rE
Don’t miss Unhusked, a collaborative session examining the journeys of Dalit Partition refugees, using dance, music, storytelling & film to explore belonging
Book now: https://orlo.uk/G22rE
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Be moved, be transformed, as we go into the 2nd weekend of Season of #BanglaDrama25
Don’t miss Unhusked, a collaborative session examining the journeys of Dalit Partition refugees, using dance, music, storytelling & film to explore belonging
Book now: https://orlo.uk/G22rE
Don’t miss Unhusked, a collaborative session examining the journeys of Dalit Partition refugees, using dance, music, storytelling & film to explore belonging
Book now: https://orlo.uk/G22rE
🚗 A suspected stolen vehicle with a tampered VIN was swiftly removed thanks to the quick action of our Enforcement Officers and Parking Services team.
Thanks to our frontline teams for their vigilance and dedication, playing a vital role in keeping our streets safe.
Thanks to our frontline teams for their vigilance and dedication, playing a vital role in keeping our streets safe.
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚗 A suspected stolen vehicle with a tampered VIN was swiftly removed thanks to the quick action of our Enforcement Officers and Parking Services team.
Thanks to our frontline teams for their vigilance and dedication, playing a vital role in keeping our streets safe.
Thanks to our frontline teams for their vigilance and dedication, playing a vital role in keeping our streets safe.
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/tdeHp
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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/tdeHp
Have you looked out for a letter or email asking if your household details on the electoral register are correct?
All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in future elections. Don’t lose your right to vote: https://orlo.uk/sNoGp
All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in future elections. Don’t lose your right to vote: https://orlo.uk/sNoGp
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have you looked out for a letter or email asking if your household details on the electoral register are correct?
All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in future elections. Don’t lose your right to vote: https://orlo.uk/sNoGp
All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in future elections. Don’t lose your right to vote: https://orlo.uk/sNoGp
"I got those results in the end because of it" - Rochelle, who received a Tower Hamlets Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) & University Bursary.
Only a few more days to apply for a £600 / £1,500 grant while you study - apply before 9 November!🏃🏾♀️
🔗https://orlo.uk/Q6bBO
Only a few more days to apply for a £600 / £1,500 grant while you study - apply before 9 November!🏃🏾♀️
🔗https://orlo.uk/Q6bBO
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"I got those results in the end because of it" - Rochelle, who received a Tower Hamlets Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) & University Bursary.
Only a few more days to apply for a £600 / £1,500 grant while you study - apply before 9 November!🏃🏾♀️
🔗https://orlo.uk/Q6bBO
Only a few more days to apply for a £600 / £1,500 grant while you study - apply before 9 November!🏃🏾♀️
🔗https://orlo.uk/Q6bBO
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/MGMMp
Find out more and have your say at: https://orlo.uk/MGMMp
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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/MGMMp
Find out more and have your say at: https://orlo.uk/MGMMp
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor campaign to raise the profile of councillors, and encourage people to play an active role in their communities by considering becoming a councillor.
Come along to one of our November events to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vJZpV
Come along to one of our November events to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vJZpV
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The council supports the LGA Be a Councillor campaign to raise the profile of councillors, and encourage people to play an active role in their communities by considering becoming a councillor.
Come along to one of our November events to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vJZpV
Come along to one of our November events to find out more: https://orlo.uk/vJZpV
Following changes in the law, postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years. This means that any domestic elector with a postal vote granted on or before 30 January 2024 must reapply by 31 January 2026.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/EKqic
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/EKqic
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Following changes in the law, postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years. This means that any domestic elector with a postal vote granted on or before 30 January 2024 must reapply by 31 January 2026.
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/EKqic
Find out more: https://orlo.uk/EKqic
Join us for a morning of film and dialogue in support of the #WhiteRibbonCampaign & #16DaysOfActivism.
We’ll be screening BBC drama Murdered by My Boyfriend, raising awareness of coercive control and domestic abuse.
📅Thu 27 Nov
🕤10am–1pm
📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/YvEX3
We’ll be screening BBC drama Murdered by My Boyfriend, raising awareness of coercive control and domestic abuse.
📅Thu 27 Nov
🕤10am–1pm
📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/YvEX3
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join us for a morning of film and dialogue in support of the #WhiteRibbonCampaign & #16DaysOfActivism.
We’ll be screening BBC drama Murdered by My Boyfriend, raising awareness of coercive control and domestic abuse.
📅Thu 27 Nov
🕤10am–1pm
📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/YvEX3
We’ll be screening BBC drama Murdered by My Boyfriend, raising awareness of coercive control and domestic abuse.
📅Thu 27 Nov
🕤10am–1pm
📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall
https://orlo.uk/YvEX3