The Latest Breaking News from Tower Hamlets Council

Tower Hamlets to pay strip club owner damages over closure after he claims councillor asked for bribe

Tower Hamlets council has launched an investigation following the claims from the owner of Club Oops in Whitechapel

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2024

All Points East organiser set to almost double event days in Victoria Park with fresh licence

The firm could hold major events on as many as 19 days a year in the east London park

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024

City Hall approves plan for 1,500 new homes in Poplar after Tower Hamlets moved to block scheme

Deputy mayor Jules Pipe has overturned a decision by Tower Hamlets Council last year to refuse permission for the project

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024

Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings

The Information Commissioner’s Office urged organisations to ensure their performance and processes complied with the law.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

City Hall intervenes after council refuses permission for 1,582 new homes

Tower Hamlets Council rejected the scheme in February, but London’s Deputy Mayor has said it could help boost the capital’s supply of affordable homes

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

London Shuffle Club fined £10,000 after mouse droppings found in kitchen

An east London shuffle club has been fined £10,000 after mouse droppings were discovered in the kitchen.

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023

Pub owned by Lord of the Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen loses two stars for poor hygiene

The Grapes in Limehouse, east London, which is part-owned by Sir Ian McKellen, was criticised in a food hygiene report for having out-of-date food, a dodgy fridge and dirty shelving

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Londoners living on planned new Chinese embassy site in Tower Hamlets share fears ahead of planning meeting

Leaseholders living at the site of China’s new embassy fear Chinese officials will be able to enter their homes at will if the plans are approved this week.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Massage parlour offering sexual services is shut down and fined £3,000

Massage therapists were caught offering sex acts to men after carrying out treatments

Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022

Homeless man builds himself tiny wooden house with front door and fencing on pavement

It was feared Tower Hamlets Council could knock down the structure but they have assured him they will not until Lukas can be found a more suitable place to live

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022