Tower Hamlets Council

☀️ If you’re struggling to cool down in this hot weather check out our top tips below. ❄️ Our new webpage lists cool spaces in the borough where you can shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and access free water 👉 orlo.uk/lLESR #BeatTheHeat

SIGN UP REMINDER 📣 Our next Community Conversations will be held at Gill Street. 15 July: 4pm–7pm 18 July: 11am–2pm 📍Gill Street, E14 8HQ Come along, hear the proposals, ask questions and have your say on potential new homes in your area. Sign up: orlo.uk/06igp

Shadwell Basin is a dangerous place to swim and people have drowned. The water is very cold and deep, and there are hidden obstacles. People have been seen incorrectly using the life-saving equipment which means it would not be available in an emergency, putting lives at risk

Looking for a way to cool down this weekend? We have lots of safe places to swim: orlo.uk/GjaL8 Do NOT swim in Shadwell Basin. People have drowned - please don't risk it. And do not use the life saving equipment except in an emergency. You are putting others at risk.

🏴 We’re flying the St George’s Cross at Tower Hamlets Town Hall as England take to the World Cup stage this weekend. ⚽ Watch the World Cup live on the big screen at York Hall Leisure Centre. 🎟️ £5 entry + free drink 👧 Kids go free 🏆 Games, face painting and prize draws.

We are committed to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). Councils team hold regular outreach stalls, including at the Coldfire Festival earlier this week, giving support and advice. We offer one-to-one support for survivors through Solace: 0203 795 5064.

🚧 Our Construction Careers Showcase event was a great success! 🎉 Did you attend? With Tower Hamlets positioned to deliver new homes at scale, a career in the construction industry is a strong choice for our residents and young people! Find out more: orlo.uk/qAY8g

How would your life change if you changed your drinking habits? #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is the perfect time to check in. Take the 2-min @DrinkCoach alcohol test to see if you would benefit from drinking less: orlo.uk/DWsV8 #aaw

Tower Hamlets residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school in September can apply for £50 (primary) or £150 (secondary) grants towards the cost of clothes and uniforms. Visit: orlo.uk/Lqlb8 and apply by 30 September.

📣The Hardship Fund is now 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/RvCHv

🥵 Feeling the heat? Need a place to cool down? ❄️ Check out our list of cool spaces in the borough where you can shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and access free water 👉 orlo.uk/4nyU1 #BeatTheHeat

Residents who were affected by the burst water pipe this morning and are still having water issues can contact Thames Water or their landlord directly. For any residents that need to locate their vehicle: orlo.uk/A5R2J

🌿 Free plants, a photography exhibition, and pollinator counts – get involved in Nature Week! 🐝 See our bustling business district celebrate biodiversity during Canary Wharf Group’s Nature Week (13–17 July) 🌱 Find out more and get involved 🌼orlo.uk/N1nsr

Following a burst pipe on Old Ford Road, a road closure is in effect at the junction of Grove Rd through to St Stephen’s Rd until further notice whilst emergency repairs are being carried out. If your car has been removed, find it via the Trace system: orlo.uk/eb6hC

✨ We listened, and we acted Resident feedback shaped our first Neighbourhood Action Day of the year on the Will Crooks Estate, Poplar! 🔧 Repairs, bulky waste clearance, recycling activities, and community safety support helped make the estate cleaner, safer and brighter!

Pause for a moment. What role does alcohol play in your life, & what might change if you drank less? Take a couple of minutes to check in by taking the 2-min @DrinkCoach alcohol test for personalised insights into your drinking. orlo.uk/03nwV #aaw

We have been supporting emergency services with their response to a burst water pipe near Old Ford Road this evening. Road closures will remain in place as work continues to assess and repair damage to the road.

🏸 Calling all badminton players Registration for the Mayor’s Badminton Cup 2026 is now open Compete against local players, showcase your skills & battle for trophies, & prizes across junior, adult men's & adult women's categories. Register now: orlo.uk/tEp81

We’re looking for 6 resident co-opted scrutiny members to help examine decisions made on behalf of residents, and to help shape and create high quality council services. Find out more about the roles and responsibilities. Apply by 5pm Friday 10 July - orlo.uk/0zhPJ

Think about what you gain from drinking less alcohol: better sleep, clearer skin, more energy, and more money in your pocket. For more tips & support: orlo.uk/xdKMe #aaw @DrinkCoach