Nearly 2,000 residents trust our Housing WhatsApp Channel as a quick and easy way to stay informed.

As we celebrate one year of the channel, we'd love even more residents to join and benefit from this growing community 👉 orlo.uk/MPXMS

There are a number of events taking place across the borough to mark Remembrance Sunday. Details will be available on our website shortly.

This includes a two-minute silence at Tower Hamlets Town Hall on 11 November.

⚠️ Correction: Our previous post about the Islamophobia Awareness Month event included the wrong date. The event is taking place on 10 November, as originally planned, not 11 November.

We apologise for the confusion and look forward to seeing you there: tickettailor.com/events/londonb…

You don’t have to go #Sober to change your relationship with #Alcohol.

Take the 2-min #DrinkCoach Alcohol Test to help understand your drinking habits & find out if drinking less could benefit you.

Start your Pause for October journey: orlo.uk/8IRDK

We are seeking feedback on proposals for padel courts at Bethnal Green Gardens.
Whether you use the park regularly, live locally, or have an interest in the proposal, we want to hear your views.
Complete the consultation online:
orlo.uk/kgaXj

🏡 Your home. Your neighbourhood. Your voice.

Join the almost 2,000 residents already signed up to our Housing WhatsApp Channel👉 orlo.uk/PRGqf

📢 Get involved and help shape our Repairs Policy 🏠🔧

Whether you've reported a repair recently or simply want to help improve services for everyone, your feedback can make a real difference.

📝 Register your interest on our website 👉 orlo.uk/e7Dql

Just over a week left for applications for our Education Maintenance Allowance and University Bursary schemes.

You could be eligible for £600 or £1,500 to help with costs while you study 🎓 📚

Don't miss out - apply today! orlo.uk/mILfh

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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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

📣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

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.

🎉 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

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.

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

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

♻️ 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/foodwaste

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

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