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Wishing His Majesty The King a very Happy Birthday.

We are raising the Union Jack flag at Whitechapel Town Hall this weekend to mark the birthday of His Majesty The King on Saturday 14 November.

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Proud to announce that thousands of residents will benefit from a major new £7 million anti-poverty fund designed to provide urgent help for households struggling with the cost of living while helping families build long-term financial resilience - https://t.co/yPHBcpTck4

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Give us your views. We’ve launched our annual budget consultation. It’s your chance to get involved, tell us about the services you use and rely on, and what you would like to see the council focus on in the future.

The survey runs until 30 November: https://t.co/Yj2rV06TNO

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As temperatures drop, you may be worried about someone sleeping rough
Please report concerns to @StreetLink_ helping connect people sleeping rough with local support services
If someone is in immediate danger, needs medical help, or is under 18, call 999
https://t.co/DiWYtdyjiL

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Work has now begun on the new St George's Leisure Centre in Shadwell. Do you want to learn more about the plans, or ask the project team a question?

Sign up for our webinar on Tuesday 17th November from 3-4pm 👉 https://t.co/uhs3ncznhI

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⚠️ Disruption to online services ⚠️
Due to a global Microsoft outage, some of our online services and email responses may be affected.
Our phone lines remain open as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the issue is resolved.

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There’s another opportunity to have your say on new housing proposals for land adjacent to Guardian Angels School.
Join the project team to view the proposals and tell us what matters to you.
Your feedback will help inform how the proposals develop.
https://t.co/4u3asJBWf5

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Join us for our latest Town Hall business rates workshop & advice surgery 5-7pm Monday 16 November to help you better understand the business rates system, stay informed about recent changes, and identify ways to manage your liabilities.

Book your place https://t.co/MyiNodlUcL

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If that pressure cooker hiss brings back memories, you’re probably the right age for a blood pressure check.

Come along to the Town Hall on 19 Nov from 10am for a blood pressure check.

#MillionHeartsAndMinds #KnowYourNumbers

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More info: https://t.co/ODcu93xlAg

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Our electoral services team will be telephoning non-responding properties as we approach the end of the annual canvass and publication of the revised electoral register, to ensure those entitled to vote are registered and those who are not are deleted - https://t.co/TXRZuwPFYc

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We're making further progress with the Mayor’s Accelerated Housing Programme (MAHP), for these sites:

🏘️ 20 Three Colt Street (pictured)
🏘️ Frimley Way
🏘️ Pigott Street
🏘️ Lark Row
🏘️ Vallance Road
🏘️ Bromley Street

Find out more: https://t.co/FPkGahVpcY

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In honour of Remembrance Day, we lit up the Town Hall in red, white and blue, and raised the Union Flag at half mast across these days. We also held a two-minute silence in the Town Hall at Whitechapel, with staff and councillors invited to join.

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🚌 TfL is consulting on proposed changes to Isle of Dogs bus services, including withdrawing the D7 and restructuring routes 135, 277 and D6.

Have your say on how the proposals could affect your journeys.

🗣️ Take part: https://t.co/K5t65xSQ2x

Closes 16 November.

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BIG WEEK 2026 runs from 9–16 November, helping eligible residents get their free NHS flu vaccine.

BIG WEEK is a big push to help get as many people as possible protected ahead of winter.

Book your appointment: https://t.co/IOJtRj2wxP

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Writeidea Festival returns to our town hall, Whitechapel, from 20-22 November 📚✨
Join us for 3 days of talks, music, history, culture, creativity & more
🎟️ Free, but advance booking is recommended
Find out more & book: https://t.co/EjwAXJnKQw

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🏏 Into cricket or open to trying out a new sport?

🙌 Young Tower Hamlets is offering FREE indoor cricket training for young people aged 10-19 - suitable for beginners & intermediate level.

▶️ Sign up using this link and join in! https://t.co/4494ncSm2X

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We’re committed to giving our children and young people the best start in life, with opportunities to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

Please take a few minutes to help us shape and create high-quality childcare services for the future. https://t.co/tkTGZBywE9

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What are your thoughts on the new housing proposals for land adjacent to Guardian Angels School?
Come along to our community conversation to share your views with the project team.
Can’t make it? You can also join us on 14 November at the same venue.
https://t.co/zhDqipQvlM

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Applications for the new Mayor's Community Grants open on Monday 16 November. VCS organisations are invited to our Town Hall launch event on Thursday 19 November to learn about the programme, ask questions and explore the funding opportunities available. https://t.co/H8pNRPCjM0

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Struggling with higher housing costs?
It's your last week to apply for the Council's Rent Hardship Fund, available for eligible council tenants experiencing financial hardship following the April 2026 rent increase.
Find out more and apply now👉 https://t.co/aKbpwjR0zR