Tower Hamlets Council

Foster carers in Tower Hamlets will benefit from free council tax as a thank you to them for helping change the life of a young person. Read more and find out how to apply here: orlo.uk/BKKQA

Learning a new skill is one of Five Ways to Wellbeing. It can improve your mental wellbeing by boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem, help build a sense of purpose & connect with others. Try one of 900 courses at our Idea Stores: orlo.uk/q3t8C #mhaw

🏃‍♀️ The Hackney Half returns this weekend, which means some roads north of Bethnal Green and Victoria Park will be closed or subject to temporary traffic restrictions on Sunday 17 May. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. orlo.uk/xbB1k

Do you live in the Ocean Estate? Are you, or will you soon be, studying higher education courses such as degree programmes, high national diplomas, or postgraduate studies in 2026? Then you can apply for a bursary up to £3,000! More info: orlo.uk/Esr4P

Connecting with others is one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Good relationships can help build a sense of belonging, give you an opportunity to share positive experiences & provide emotional support & allow you to support others. For more tips: orlo.uk/3OQgs #mhaw

The new Family Information Hub website is launching on Tuesday 19 May from 10am - 2pm at the Town Hall. 🥳 Families are invited to drop in & explore the wide range of support available from 30 different organisations. Find out more & register: orlo.uk/dc7X9

Council officers are raising awareness of important health risks & precautions ahead of Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah. Those planning to travel can learn more about health requirements at the Brick Lane Mosque this Friday. Learn more: orlo.uk/sfdBX

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.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a set of activities that can improve our wellbeing. Being active is great for physical health but can also improve mental wellbeing by raising self esteem, setting & achieving goals & uplifting your mood. More info: orlo.uk/ltnxi #mhaw

🚧 The 1st planning application has been submitted under the Mayor’s Accelerated Housing Programme! The Bethnal Green scheme will deliver 44 homes (60%+ affordable), family-sized & accessible homes, plus a new Idea Store & community hub. Read more: orlo.uk/QLejs

🗳️ Local Election Results Now Live. Thank you to everyone who voted last week. Full results for all wards are now available on our website. 👉 Visit our Elections page to see the complete breakdown. orlo.uk/HzU9R

Results are in for Blackwall and Cubitt Town. Ahmodur Rahman Khan, Aspire, Minara Khatun, Aspire, and Bellal Uddin, Aspire, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Bethnal Green West. Musthak Ahmed, Aspire, Abu Talha Chowdhury, Aspire, and Miraj Amin Rahman, Aspire, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Bow East. Mads Churchhouse, Green Party, Jonathan Purcell, Green Party, and Ottilie Daisy Swinyard, Green Party, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Weavers. Kabir Ahmed, Aspire, and Amina Ali, Labour, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Lansbury. Foysal Ahmed, Aspire, Iqbal Hossain, Aspire, and Abul Monsur, Aspire, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Bethnal Green East. Syed Tareq Abdullah, Aspire, Halima Islam, Aspire, and Ahmodul Kabir, Aspire, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Mile End. Rougie Khanom, Aspire, Mohammed Hasan Mahmud, Aspire and Mohammed Omar Mehdi, Aspire, have been duly elected.

Results are in for Shadwell. Rabina Khan, Liberal Democrats, and Mohammad Harun Miah, Aspire, have been duly elected.

Results are in for St Dunstan's. Shafiq Islam, Aspire, and Shenaly Miah, Aspire, have been duly elected.