 Have your say: School admissions process (2024-25)
We are consulting all interested parties, including parents and community groups, on our school admissions arrangements for the 2024-25 school year.
The aim is to improve the school admissions process for Tower Hamlets schools, so that it is fair and that as many parents as possible gain a place for their child at one of their preferred schools. Have your say by completing the online survey by 24 November 2022.
 Black voices on policing – have your say!
The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) wants to hear what Black Londoners think of the Met, including how it currently operates and how it is held to account. The responses to the survey will help shape the police’s structure for the future.
 Extra £2million rates relief for 850 businesses
Almost 850 businesses have received up to an extra £2,519 business rates rebate as part of the Mayor's Covid Additional Relief Fund and a commitment to support them still dealing with the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Previously businesses identified as eligible for the scheme were awarded a 100 per cent business rate discount capped at £15,000 per property. This has now been extended to be capped at £17,519 to use the remaining budget of the fund.
 Design a Christmas card competition 2022
With the festive season fast approaching, the mayor is calling on talented young creatives to create colourful designs for the our annual corporate Christmas cards.
Primary school age artists are encouraged to be inventive and draw, paint or collage a card with a seasonal and borough theme. Designs should be submitted by email by 2pm on Tuesday, 8 November.
 Youth Achievement Awards 2022
Are you a youth worker, teacher, or adult, who knows an exceptional young person who has shown commitment, high development and passion and has overcome barriers over the past few years? You can nominate them for an award.
The youth achievement awards are a chance to celebrate and recognise good actions shown by young people in Tower Hamlets. Submit your nominations by 5pm on 20 November.
 Old Flo art and architecture tour
Join the Canary Wharf Team on Saturday, 29 October, for a free guided art and architecture tour celebrating Old Flo.
Led by architectural photographer Grant Smith, the walk will introduce you to Henry Moore’s Draped Seated Woman and the artwork around Canary Wharf that has a direct affiliation with her. You will gain insight into some of the architecture and be able to identify buildings designed by some of Britain’s leading architects.
 Festivities to mark the centenary of Bethnal Green Library
Residents recreated a landmark photograph taken 100 years ago to mark the opening of Bethnal Green Library. The photo will hang alongside the original to mar the celebration.
The much-loved library opened its doors on 13 October 1922, had a memorable photograph taken on opening day with huge crowds outside the building.
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