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Understanding our society

In Roman Road LDN’s Society section we help you better understand the issues and concerns of those living in our community. Listen to the voices of those who  live in our community, learn about the factors impacting our neighbourhood, and discover the grassroots groups that are taking action to make our community a better place.

a woman leading a workshop in a classroom in Bromley-by-Bow centre, Bow, East London
Bromley-by-Bow Centre is delivering workshops to help people manage budgeting their energy bills. Image courtesy of Bromley-by-Bow Centre

How locals are taking control of energy bills during the cost of living crisis

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Panayiota Demosthenous 66 Views 3 min read

With energy bills increasing by 54% since April, local Tower Hamlets residents are taking matters into their own hands. Fuel

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protestors walking with placards 'No to a12 traffic' walking along Tredegar Road, Bow, East London

Protest and petition: Bow residents protest against the council’s desire to reverse liveable streets

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Victoria Miller 723 Views 4 min read

Hundreds of residents voice their concern at the council’s proposal to reverse the Liveable Streets schemes. Bow residents took to

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Man fills boxes with supplies for Bow Fooodbank
Photo courtesy of Bow Foodbank.

Dealing with the cost of living crisis: what help is there and how to get it.

July 8, 2022July 11, 2022 Panayiota Demosthenous 71 Views 9 min read

Thanks to Tower Hamlets’ roots in philanthropy, social reform and innovation, help is varied and inventive, from longstanding charitable behemoths

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woman in hi-vis jacket handing a shopping bag to another woman in Bow Foodbank, Bow, East London
Photo courtesy of Bow Foodbank

‘Heating or eating’: the cost of living crisis in Tower Hamlets

July 1, 2022July 14, 2022 Victoria Miller 183 Views 11 min read

In this four-part series, we look into the cost of living crisis, how it’s affecting our neighbourhoods and how organisations

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Casper Horn, chef and local resident, Bow Road, East London.
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This is Home: Casper Horn, a Hollander in Bow

June 24, 2022June 27, 2022 Victoria Miller 106 Views 5 min read

Bow Road resident Casper Horn speaks to us about British politeness, school uniforms, buying in Bromley-by-Bow and how a West

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Investigative journalism in Tower Hamlets by Social Streets C.I.C

You asked for more investigative stories and so we answered

June 19, 2022June 20, 2022 Victoria Miller 85 Views 3 min read

Not-for-profit news and media organisation Social Streets C.I.C, which publishes Roman Road LDN, has partnered with investigative journalism charity CIJ

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Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, standing in front of his canvassers and supporters in a park
Newly elected Tower Hamlets Mayor, Lutfur Rahman led his Aspire Party to win an overall majority in Tower Hamlets. Photo courtesy of Aspire

Election summary: Aspire Party win majority in Tower Hamlets

May 11, 2022July 1, 2022 Victoria Miller 173 Views 3 min read

Blow to Labour as former mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman leads a resounding victory under the banner of his

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The long-awaited Elizabeth Line is finally here – How will the Lizzy Line transform journeys for you?

May 5, 2022May 9, 2022 Panayiota Demosthenous 246 Views 3 min read

From Tuesday 24 May 2022, the long-awaited Elizabeth Line will be open to the public. Michelangelo took just five years

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John Biggs pictured with school child in Tower Hamlets

May elections: hear from Mayor John Biggs

April 26, 2022May 4, 2022 Polly Nash 127 Views 8 min read

In the run up to the May elections, we interviewed Labour’s John Biggs, Mayor of Tower Hamlets The local elections

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May elections: hear from mayoral candidate Hugo Pierre

April 26, 2022May 9, 2022 Chris Spring 114 Views 9 min read

In the run up to the May elections, we interviewed Hugo Pierre, Socialist candidate for Tower Hamlets Mayor 2022 The

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Andrew Wood, an Independent mayoral candidate for Tower Hamlets.

May elections: hear from mayoral candidate Andrew Wood

April 26, 2022May 9, 2022 Chris Spring 112 Views 16 min read

In the run up to the May elections, we interviewed Andrew Wood, Independent candidate for Tower Hamlets Mayor 2022 The

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May elections: hear from mayoral candidate Elliott Weaver

April 26, 2022May 9, 2022 Chris Spring 120 Views 11 min read

In the run up to the May elections we interviewed Elliott Weaver, Conservative candidate for Tower Hamlets Mayor 2022 The

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