It's national Breastfeeding Week and were highlighting all the support available to parents - whether breastfeeding, formula feeding or combination feeding. Find out more about the local drop-in services near you: https://orlo.uk/ilVlq

Today is national Play Day! 🎈 We're highlighting the importance of children having opportunities to play wherever they are. Whether it's at a playground, den building at Spitalfields City Farm or tummy time for babies, it all counts. Local activities: https://orlo.uk/r50px

Sixty representatives from more than 30 community organisations gathered at Tower Hamlets Town Hall on 21 July for a Summer Resilience Briefing focused on community preparedness, cohesion and resilience: https://orlo.uk/JElCR

An amber heat warning has been issued from today until 9am Wed 5 August. Tips in the heat: 🚰 Drink plenty of fluids 😎 Wear SPF50 sunscreen, a hat & sunglasses 🚿 Cool your skin with water ☀️ Avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm Find cool spaces: https://orlo.uk/RS8QJ

National Play Day is this Wednesday and celebrates "Play Here, There and Everywhere"! 🤸🏿‍♀️ Every moment of play counts - from tummy time, exploring outdoors or enjoying imaginative play with family and friends. Find activities near you: https://orlo.uk/sbT2b

Discover hundreds of FREE activities across Tower Hamlets this summer holiday, from family fun days & outdoor theatre to sports, arts, music, nature walks, heritage hunts & more Happening at Idea Stores, parks, Family Hubs, youth centres & venues across the borough What's on: https://orlo.uk/EpccD

It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and there is lots of support available for parents. Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding or doing a bit of both, the Baby Feeding & Wellbeing Service can help you feel confident feeding your baby. Find a session: https://orlo.uk/QI5YY

Shadwell Basin is a dangerous place to swim. People have drowned. The water is very cold and deep and there are hidden obstacles. Safer swimming spots: https://orlo.uk/94Qdb In an emergency, call 999. If you are in the water lie on your back and float: https://orlo.uk/d5BJS

Love your Tower Hamlets Summer of Fun 2026 Discover FREE activities from family fun days & outdoor theatre to sport, arts, walks, heritage hunts & more Happening at Idea Stores, parks, Family Hubs, youth centres & venues across the borough What's on👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/ZNV3d

🔒 Anyone can become a victim of cybercrime. It does not discriminate by age, background, or technical ability. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe online - see advice here: https://orlo.uk/k5TKW

The Nari Centre Summer Fest is TODAY! Fun kicks off from 11am. ✨ Music & entertainment ✨ Cultural activities ✨ Stalls ✨ Win fantastic raffle prizes! 📍 Nari Centre, 61 Vallance Road, E1 🎟️ FREE ENTRY Women only event

As part of our commitment to safer and cleaner neighbourhoods, the council continues to invest in frontline enforcement services that respond to residents' concerns. After pavement parking complaints in Brick Lane, we prosecuted an offender who was fined £460, plus £184 victim surcharge & £295 costs

Love Parks Week with @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social runs until 2 August What’s your favourite way to enjoy our parks. A picnic, a stroll, listening to birds chirping or leaves rustling? Let’s celebrate our amazing green spaces together: https://orlo.uk/lJWn4

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which raises awareness of exploitation in all its forms. If you or a friend needs support call Beyond the Streets 0300 302 0762 or doorofhope@beyondthestreets.org.uk. Together we can identify exploitation & support those affected

Join us this week 🌇 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Our Saturday Community Conversation for St Anne's Row takes place 1 August. We look forward to welcoming you. Meet the project team, view the proposals and share your feedback: https://orlo.uk/jPj6o

Tower Hamlets residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school in September can apply for £50 (primary) or £150 (secondary) grants towards the cost of clothes and uniforms. Visit: https://orlo.uk/KjjWk and apply by 30 September.

☀️ Join Us at Nari Centre Summer Fest 2026! 🎉 ✅ Live entertainment ✅ Cultural activities ✅ Shopping stalls ✅ Family-friendly activities 📅 Thursday 30 July 2026 ⏰ 11am – 4pm 📍 Nari Centre, 61 Vallance Road, E1 🎟️ FREE ENTRY 👭 Women-only event

We listened, and we acted ✨ Our second Neighbourhood Action Day took place on the Ocean Estate🏡 The best feedback we received? Residents told us they would like to see more days like this because they ‘felt heard’💚

Community Conversations are coming to Lark Row 🗣️🏠 There's another opportunity to share your thoughts on the emerging proposals. 📍 Bethnal Green Library 📅 Saturday 1 August 🕚 11am–2pm Meet the project team, view the proposals and share your feedback: https://orlo.uk/cK88e

We need your views to help shape sport & physical activity in Tower Hamlets! ⚽ A new strategy is setting out the future provision of sport, leisure, physical activity, wellbeing facilities & services. Take our short 5 minute survey - until 28 August. https://orlo.uk/c9LmQ

There's plenty to enjoy this week through our Summer of Fun programme, including a family fun day at Mile End Children's Park, football skills sessions at Samuda Youth Club, outdoor theatre in Victoria Park, and Lego Build the Change at Idea Store Whitechapel. What's on👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/kWBBD

⏳ Not long to go! Join us at the Nari Centre Summer Fest for a day of music, culture, wellbeing activities, shopping and community celebration. 📅 Thursday 30 July 🕚 11am–4pm 📍 Nari Centre, 61 Vallance Road, E1 💚 Free entry 💚 Women-only event Bring your friends and celebrate summer with us!

Our Summer HAF clubs offer free activities, inc. sports, arts, music, days out – plus a daily healthy meal. Places are prioritised for children receiving benefits related free school meals. Visit: https://orlo.uk/OImJL for the full booking details and eligibility criteria.

We want residents and local voluntary and community groups to help shape our future Community Grants Programme. There are plenty of ways to get in touch from completing our survey, to taking part in online or in-person engagement events. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/4q3UW

Three Community Conversations are taking place on Saturday 25 July 💬🏠 Ashington House 📍 Green Courtyard (On Site) 🕚 11am–2pm Vallance Road 📍 Tower Hamlets Town Hall 🕚 11am–2pm Frimley Way 📍 Stepney City Farm 🕙 10am–1pm Have your say: https://orlo.uk/roKum

Love your Tower Hamlets Summer of Fun 2026 Discover FREE activities from family fun days & outdoor theatre to sport, arts, walks, heritage hunts & more Happening at Idea Stores, parks, Family Hubs, youth centres & venues across the borough What's on👉🏼 https://orlo.uk/tbHJu

Community Conversations are coming to Antill Road 💬 We're inviting residents to discuss the emerging proposals for 109a Antill Road. 📍 Green space next to the site 📅 Friday 24 July 🕓 4.00pm–7.00pm Drop in at any time during the session. https://orlo.uk/Ea6B5

Tower Hamlets residents with household incomes up to £50,350 and a child starting primary or secondary school in September can apply for £50 (primary) or £150 (secondary) grants towards the cost of clothes and uniforms. Visit: https://orlo.uk/RWZ7S and apply by 30 September.

Join us for more Community Conversations to discuss housing development in your area 🏙️ We'll be discussing the emerging proposals for St Anne's Row. 📍 St Anne's Church (Crypt) 📅 Thu 23 July 🕓 4pm–7pm Meet the team and share your thoughts. Sign up: https://orlo.uk/W8c6i

Our Summer HAF clubs offer free activities, inc. sports, arts, music, days out – plus a daily healthy meal. Places are prioritised for children receiving benefits related free school meals. Visit https://orlo.uk/prr0J for the full booking details and eligibility criteria.