Gus Casely-Hayford selected as first director of V&A East
Augustus Casely-Hayford, writer and broadcaster, current director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington US and part
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Planning and development
Bow’s Liveable Streets scheme invites local feedback in upcoming workshops
Tower Hamlet’s Council are revisiting Bow’s Liveable Streets scheme with a trio of group workshops inviting residents to consider new
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Mayor Biggs progresses plans to close Raine’s Foundation
Following six months of campaigning, including a Change.org petition with over 3,000 signatures rebutting the councils proposal to shut Raine’s
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Tower Hamlets Council reveals £1.67 million Globe Town regeneration project
A £1.67 million fund could mark big changes for Globe Town, with flagship proposals of revamping Globe Town Market Square
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How mansard roofs are changing the landscape of Bow
It seems hard to believe that the shape of a roof can make much difference on the economics of an
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Liveable Streets traffic trial cancelled – what’s next?
A series of partial road closures in Bow were suspended on Saturday, just hours into a scheduled eight-day trial period.
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East London’s oldest school faces closure
Consultations are open on plans to close Raine’s Foundation School in August 2020, with Oaklands Secondary School expanding in order
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New coworking space opens on Bow Road
Mainyard Studios has opened a new coworking space at 35 Bow Road. The space, which is in the process of
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Key roads in Bow to close during eight-day Liveable Streets trial
Road closures and vehicle restrictions on Coborn Road, Antill Road, and Tredegar Road will be trialled from Saturday 13 July
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Vehicle restrictions on Grove Road part of TfL proposals for cycle-friendly East London
Transport for London is proposing a cycle-friendly transformation of East London, affecting Hackney all the way to the Isle of
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Gas holders in Bethnal Green at risk of demolition
The Bethnal Green gas holders are currently being faced with total deconstruction. The National Grid, which currently owns these gas
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East London residents group opposes ‘sun-blocking’ MSG Sphere overlooking Olympic Park
East London residents faced with living next to the new largest music venue in the country, are opposing the construction
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