 Extra patrols to target antisocial behaviour
We've been out in full force with local police this week to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) for Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week. Teams have been conducting extra patrols and holding daily street briefings, where members of the public can speak to officers about what we’re doing to tackle ASB, how to report it, and what support services are available.
We have also held daily weapon sweeps in and around parks in the borough, where Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers have found knives, a machete, a hammer and large quantities of cannabis – these are now off our streets, helping to keep our residents safe.
 Barnsley Street ‘topping out’ ceremony
A key milestone in the development of 53 new council homes at Barnsley Street in Bethnal Green was celebrated earlier this week at a ‘topping out’ ceremony.
The development, which is being delivered as part of the Mayor’s commitment to deliver 2,000 new council homes across Tower Hamlets, also includes a new purpose-built community facility, which was completed last year, landscaping improvements, and a new play area for the local community.
Kickstart Scheme nears 200 work placements for young people hard-hit by the impact of Covid-19
The scheme, which is part of a £2 billion investment by the government, has successfully provided job opportunities across Tower Hamlets, giving young people six months of paid work experience to improve their chances of finding a permanent job.
To mark the nearing of the 200 placement milestone, Mayor John Biggs visited Carrington Blake, one of the employers of the scheme who currently employ 16 Kickstart recruits, including 14 local residents.
 Have your say on new Brick Lane artwork to mark Bangladesh@50
Members of the public, including residents, businesses and visitors are invited to have their say on a new piece of public artwork in Brick Lane to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bangladeshi Independence.
Artists have been asked to draw inspiration from the area’s rich history, the diverse communities in Tower Hamlets and the range of commerce and trade that form part of the borough’s heritage.
 Keeping you safe at hospital
The Royal London Hospital recently reopened its 15th floor unit, dedicated to caring for patients with Covid-19 who require critical care. This is so they can separate Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 pathways and protect elective care activity, which they intend to keep running for as long as possible.
Protecting everyone’s health, safety and wellbeing continues to be a top priority so hospitals are maintaining all safety measures, including wearing a mask at all times.
 Get a Covid-19 vaccine and be in with a chance of winning a signed West Ham shirt
The NHS in north east London and West Ham United Football Club have joined forces to offer you the chance to win a new Umbro West Ham shirt signed by the team.
To be in with a chance of winning you need to have a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of July, and post a picture, video or message to Twitter saying you have had your jab. Anyone who has been vaccinated already or gets their first dose of the vaccine by the end of July can enter.
Just include the hashtags #Ihadmyjab and #WestHamComp in your tweet
 Ask the Mayor about building safety tonight at 7pm
Mayor John Biggs is hosting a special edition of his online Ask the Mayor event tonight, from 7pm - 8pm. The event will focus on building safety, including cladding, following the recent fire at New Providence Wharf, and the high number of tower blocks in the borough.
This is your chance to ask questions and hear directly from the mayor about building safety.
 Vaccine clinics at Toynbee Hall and East Wintergarden
We are holding regular additional vaccine clinics across the borough to make it as easy as possible for you to get vaccinated. This week we have a clinic at Toynbee Hall until Sunday. It's open from 3pm to 9pm on Thursday and Friday and 11am - 5pm over the weekend.
Next week we will have a vaccine clinic in East WinterGarden running from 10am - 4pm on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 July, as well as Tuesday 3, Thursday 5 and Friday 6 August.
Both clinics will be offering the Pfizer vaccine (first and second doses).
 Weavers Ward By-Election update
Electors in Weavers Ward will receive their poll cards in the post in the coming days ahead of the by-election on Thursday 12 August. This follows the sad death of Cllr John Pierce last month.
You can visit our dedicated webpage for further information, including the by-election timetable and confirmation of the candidates standing.
 Covid-19 in Tower Hamlets
Each week our Director of Public Health, Dr Somen Banerjee, publishes a Covid-19 update to keep residents and partners informed about Covid-19 in Tower Hamlets. Read this week’s to find out about Covid-19 rates and how we’re making it easier than ever for everyone eligible to get their jabs.
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