National Stalking Awareness Week, 20th-26th April, organised by Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
It is National Stalking Awareness Week. Did you know that 1 in 5 women will experience stalking in their lifetime? And that stalking behaviours are present in 94% of domestic homicides of women? Call the National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300 or visit https://orlo.uk/7Tf1U
Edward VII statue and fountain is fenced off for renovation.
🔧Restoration in progress
This weekend the Edward VII Memorial Fountain was taken down ahead of its restoration.
Working with Heritage of London Trust, the project will see the return of the public drinking water supply, alongside the restoration of the fountain’s masonry and bronze work.
Control room with a large screen displaying multiple CCTV feeds of London streets and a cityscape, with two people at desks.
It was another busy weekend for our CCTV operators, who helped police arrest eight people over the weekend for a variety of offences, including on suspicion of dangerous driving, assault, public order and drink driving.
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Big dreams? Get support to achieve them.
Apply now for a further education grant from the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf Further Education Trust.
Take your next step towards your future 👉 https://orlo.uk/2LP8y
Opening tomorrow 18 April, in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the brand-new V&A East Museum has been co-created with young people, creatives, and those living, working and studying in east London including Tower Hamlets: https://orlo.uk/hMh4i
Two women at the domestic abuse stall
Our officer from the VAWG, Domestic Abuse & Women’s Safety Team and trainee attended the Community Resilient Event at the Town Hall to raise awareness of the support available for survivors and how everyone can help stop domestic abuse. Please call Solace on 0203 795 5064 if you need support.
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We need your views!
Help shape pharmacy services by sharing your perspective through our short survey: https://orlo.uk/xGoIt
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🏢 Do you live in a high rise building?
The Building Safety Regulator is recruiting a new independent Chair for its national Residents’ Panel.
Find out more information and apply👉https://orlo.uk/vKyHZ
Applications close on 10 May⏰
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If rent, benefits or budgeting are weighing you down, we’re here to help🤲
Our Financial Inclusion Team is here to offer simple, friendly support whenever you need it✅
Drop in on Wednesdays, 10am–2pm at The Hub 📍
Or give us a call on 020 7364 5015 ☎️
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Are you looking to take your education to the next step?💡
Funding now available for further & higher education through the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf Further Education Trust.
Apply now for a grant to support with your future 👉 https://orlo.uk/1CpWb
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Worried about rent, benefits or making your money stretch? 🌧️💰
Our Financial Inclusion Team is here with friendly, judgment free support. Come and talk to us🤲
Join us every Wednesday between 10am and 2pm at The Hub 📍
Or call 020 7364 5015 ☎️
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📲Our Housing WhatsApp channel is growing every day, have you joined yet?
Residents are already using it to stay in the loop with the updates that matter most to them 🏘️
Join today and stay informed 👉 https://orlo.uk/0NIlS
The CCTV control room
It was a busy Easter weekend for our CCTV operators, who helped police arrest seven people for a variety of offences, including on suspicion of domestic abuse, shop lifting and phone snatching.
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Join us in our parks for free Easter holiday activities packed with creativity, adventure & hands on fun
From Easter egg hunts, biscuit decorating, arts & crafts, adventure play, fishing, boating & more, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s what’s on👉 https://orlo.uk/0oV6f
Children wearing bunny ears and sitting on grass putting easter eggs in their basket.
🐣 Wishing all those celebrating this weekend a very Happy Easter.
Wine, flowers, bread and the torah on a table.
Wishing our Jewish community a peaceful and meaningful Passover.
Passover is a time when families and friends come together to share traditions, reflect on themes of freedom and renewal and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the festival.
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The Notices of Election have been published which mark the start of the formal timetable for the Tower Hamlets Council and Executive Mayor Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.
This and other key election information is on the dedicated council webpages: https://orlo.uk/1emfv
A CCTV camera in the Cranbrook estate
Our CCTV operators had a busy week last week! They have supported police in arresting two people for violence, two for drink driving, one for rowdy behaviour, one for setting cars alight, and one for shoplifting. Great work team 👍
Zarah Salam receives her award
Rukayat Alabi receives her award
Women's Trust picked up the award for Equity Champion of the Year. A representative from Women's Trust speaking at the event.
A group shot of the winners at the award ceremony
👏🏻 TH Women’s Awards celebrated the remarkable contribution women make to society 🫶
📣 Read their inspiring stories here https://orlo.uk/tAHdM
Flytipped rubbish
The same site with no rubbish
Thanks to work by our Environmental Services team, the long-standing fly tipping site at Naval Row has now been cleared and measures are now in place to help prevent further dumping. Report fly tipping by downloading the Find it Fix it app from your phone's app store
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Feeling stressed about rent, benefits or managing your money? 💭💸
Our Financial Inclusion Team is here to support you with friendly, judgment free advice🤲
Drop in every Wednesday, 10am–2pm at The Hub 📍
Or give us a call on 020 7364 5015 ☎️
Three smiling children with their faces painted
Join us in our parks for free Easter holiday activities packed with creativity, adventure & hands on fun
From Easter egg hunts, biscuit decorating, arts & crafts, adventure play, fishing, boating & more, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s what’s on👉 https://orlo.uk/9yQXM
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🎓 Need help funding your studies?
If you live in Tower Hamlets, you could get up to up to £5,900 to help with your course fees and other costs through the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf Further Education Trust.
Apply now 👉 https://orlo.uk/AwYD8
Attendees at the Tower Hamlets Women's Awards dancing and taking pictures
Co founder Rukiyah Khatun of Khawlah's Warriors which won Community Group of the Year
Group image of the winners from this year's TH Women's Awards
Singer Franki Barker kept everyone entertained at the award ceremony
🥳 📣 Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at this year's TH Women's Awards. It was fantastic to see the sisterhood and share in each other's remarkable stories. 🫶
Are you up to date?
Following recent news about meningitis, it’s a good reminder of how important routine childhood vaccinations are.
Keeping up to date helps protect your child and others in the community.
Check your child's red book or attend a catch up clinic: https://orlo.uk/ux26r
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Don’t ignore the early signs of mould in your home, it can affect you and your family’s health, we’re here to help 🤲
Visit our website for guidance on how to report it 👉https://orlo.uk/JBC3k
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You may be aware of the meningitis cases confirmed in Kent. The risk to the wider public remains low.
Antibiotics & vaccinations are only offered to those who have been in close contact with a confirmed case.
Stay up to date with the latest info: https://orlo.uk/0ubd1
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Only a few days left to lock in this year’s Be Well membership prices!
From 1 April our membership & casual activity prices will increase slightly. Join before then, or keep your current membership active,& your price will stay fixed at today’s price for the lifetime of your membership😌
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Worried about rent or benefits? Feeling overwhelmed by money worries?
Our Financial Inclusion Team offer confidential and friendly support🤲
🕙 Wednesdays, 10am–2pm
📍 The Hub
📞 020 7364 5015
If you’re struggling, please reach out!
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Places available for our fun filled Be Well Easter holiday club 🐇🐣🤸♀️
🕧Running 9am-5pm Monday -Thursday* 30 March - 9 April
🎾🤸♂️🎨 Bursting with fun activities to keep the kids occupied
➡️ Book at https://orlo.uk/FjG1h
*Except for bank holidays
