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The latest round of our Small Grants Programme is open for applications until 1 November. Grants are for small organisations with a maximum annual income of £150,000. Find out if you can make a bid to support the work you do in Tower Hamlets. orlo.uk/ziLHE
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📣 The October THCVS Health & Wellbeing Bulletin is here! 💚 Discover Mumtaz’s story, explore local support, and find the latest training opportunities, funding, jobs and more to support Tower Hamlets’ voluntary and community sector. Take a look! ➜ bit.ly/47Eb6D8
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Thinking about drinking less this October? You don’t have to stop drinking completely to make a positive change. Read tips and advice from Drink Coaches to help you cut back: orlo.uk/fnuMv Or take the free & confidential 2 min test: orlo.uk/o3ySa
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📣The Rent Hardship Fund is available for eligible council tenants who need extra help with rent costs The payment is applied directly to your rent account, helping to reduce or prevent arrears. Find out more 👉orlo.uk/2qPA6
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We're still not over celebrating our amazing foster, kinship & special guardianship carers🤩 In case you missed it - Cllrs, the Mayor, council staff & Dr Jahnine Davis, National Kinship Ambassador, came together to celebrate and thank carers for their dedication & compassion.
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🎉 We're celebrating one year of our Housing WhatsApp Channel! What started as a new way to communicate with residents has grown into a community of almost 2,000 council tenants and leaseholders. Join today 👉 orlo.uk/PZNxo
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Once again, Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers demonstrated their commitment to protecting the public. While on a break, THEOs heard a commotion & found a crashed car. Working with police and council's CCTV team, the THEOs supported police to find & arrest 2 people who had fled.
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Small steps can make a difference: 🍹 Swap an alcoholic drink for an alcohol-free alternative 🧠 Take time to reflect on your drinking habits 💬 Try practical tips from DrinkCoach More practical tips: orlo.uk/cC6zG Or take the 2 min test: orlo.uk/dWXYt
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Tired of missing important housing news? Our dedicated council tenant and leaseholder Housing WhatsApp Channel brings everything together in one place. Nearly 2,000 residents have already signed up, join today and stay connected 👉 orlo.uk/6qh8v
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♻️ We're rolling out food waste recycling collections to all properties, starting with council-managed estates. So far: 🏘️ 5,934 caddies delivered to flats 🗑️ 283 communal bins delivered to estates Find out more about the service: towerhamlets.gov.uk/foodwast…
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As we head into the winter months, there are steps you can take to help stay well. Having a flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect yourself & the people around you from flu. Check your eligibility for a free flu vaccination & where to get one: orlo.uk/xMPnw
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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: orlo.uk/hVKcw
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We are excited to support a programme of events taking place throughout October to mark Black History Month, including crafts, community celebrations, exhibitions, poetry, an afro hair fayre, portrait workshops, film & more: orlo.uk/ryHMz #HonouringOurCommunities
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Don't just take our word for it, hear from your neighbours! We asked tenants and leaseholders who have helped shape housing services what they would say to someone who hasn't got involved yet? 🏘️💬 Join our register today👉 orlo.uk/BGvHd
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Flu spreads more easily in winter and can cause serious illness. All those eligible are urged to have their free flu vaccine to help stay strong this winter. To check if you are eligible for the flu vaccine visit orlo.uk/KrEwi
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📢 Get involved and help shape our Repairs Policy 🏠🔧 We're running a series of resident workshops to review the policy and ensure it reflects the needs and experiences of tenants and leaseholders. Register your interest on our website 👉 orlo.uk/0fnZh
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Need support with the rent increase? 🏘️ In this video, Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury explains how the Rent Hardship Fund is supporting council tenants facing financial pressures from recent rent increases. Find out more and apply now 👉orlo.uk/Q1tSV
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Almost 2,000 council tenants and leaseholders are already part of our Housing WhatsApp Channel📱 Join today and stay in the loop 👉 orlo.uk/jE9f5
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(1/3) Essential works will take place around Commercial Road between 2 November 2026 and 17 May 2027. To carry out these works safely, several roads will be closed to vehicle traffic each night from 9pm to 6am. The following roads will be affected:
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(2/3) ▪️ Commercial Road (between Whitechapel High Street and New Road/Cannon Street Road) ▪️ Manningtree Street (between Whitechurch Lane and Commercial Road) ▪️ Whitechurch Lane (between Commercial Road and Assam Street)
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(3/3) ▪️ Adler Street (between Commercial Road and Coke Street) ▪️ Greenfield Road (from Commercial Road for 18 metres northwards) Closures will only be in place overnight and may be removed earlier when works are completed.
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