SEND provision no longer in ‘crisis’ but still needs ‘clear’ improvements
While the council has addressed the ‘significant’ weaknesses found last inspection, Ofsted said that the borough’s SEND services are ‘inconsistent’.
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Author: Nick Clark, BBC Local Democracy Report
Council failure left newborn with breathing issues in mouldy flat for months
The Council wrongly blamed a mother’s ‘lifestyle’ after her baby was left ‘at avoidable risk of harm’ in a mouldy
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Nearly £1m for food banks as council to confirm increased funding
Tower Hamlets Council increased the funding after an investigation by The Slice revealed it had slashed its regular supply of
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Nag’s Head strip club faces battle over license renewal
The Nags Head in Whitechapel Road is seeking to renew its sexual entertainment venue licence for another year, but Tower
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Wapping College campus decision delayed as Council considers community centre
When asked after the meeting if the council actually wants to run the community centre, Cllr Rahman told the LDRS:
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£5,550 payout for mother after Tower Hamlets Council SEND failures
Tower Hamlets Council caused ‘avoidable distress’ to the mother of a SEND child and owed her £5,550 compensation, according to
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Campaigners seek £20,000 to fight Brick Lane developments in upcoming inquiry
‘Save Brick Lane’ campaigners are fundraising for lawyers and experts to oppose three developments in next month’s inquiry. Campaigners are
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Council votes to oppose Truman Brewery redevelopments
The council have voted to oppose plans to redevelop Truman Brewery buildings after a passionate community campaign to halt the
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‘Serious concerns’ with Tower Hamlets Council housing repair service
The Council paid out more than £106,000 in compensation to its tenants last year, with complaints over repairs behind a
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Council overspends on homelessness budget amid housing crisis
A senior councillor says there should be government intervention over the housing crisis The government should ‘intervene’ over the housing
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Council challenged on multiple community groups being squeezed out of leases
Labour councillors claim the council has ‘failed in its responsibility’ to keep up with rent reviews in a council meeting
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Government welcomes council progress with envoys but calls for stronger leadership buy-in
Commissioners could still be sent to take over Tower Hamlets Council, a minister has warned – despite reports the authority
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