Tower Hamlets Council

Join a youth-led art exhibition and festival exploring young people's experiences of air pollution.

Families, community members, scientists and policymakers are invited to connect, learn and share ideas for cleaner air.

Drop in to create your own artwork, take part in interactive activities, and explore air quality through creativity and conversation.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome – drop in and take part!
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Grocer's Wing, Tower Hamlets Town Hall

Together, let's explore the air we inherit and imagine a cleaner future.

Swimming id forbidden at Shadwell Basin - people have drowned. Our Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers are patrolling and you could be fined. If you see someone in trouble, call 999. If you get into trouble in water, lie on your back and float to live: https://orlo.uk/1P7nw

Tackling the climate emergency means making it easier for people to choose cleaner ways to travel. 🌱

This London Climate Action Week, we're highlighting some of the action happening across Tower Hamlets.

Today: EV charging infrastructure ⚡

We're continuing to expand our network of charge points, supporting the transition to electric vehicles and helping to reduce emissions and improve air quality across the borough.

Together, we're building a greener Tower Hamlets.

A RED heat warning has been issued from today until tomorrow evening.

- Try to avoid the sun when it's strongest, typically between 11am and 3pm

- Stay hydrated throughout the day

- Look out for those most vulnerable

For further tips on keeping cool: https://orlo.uk/k0d0S

Good luck to England in the Men's Football World Cup today - but that also means an increase in domestic abuse. We know football doesn’t cause domestic abuse, but it can be used as an excuse for it. Let’s stand together against domestic abuse.

Shadwell Basin is a dangerous place to swim and people have drowned. The water is very cold and deep, and there are hidden obstacles.

There are safer places to swim:

• Sea Lanes Canary Wharf
• York Hall Swimming Pool – which is FREE for women and men over 35
• Parliament Hill Lido
• Hampstead Heath ponds

You are putting your life, and the lives of those with you, in danger if you try to swim at Shadwell. You could also be fined £100. Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers will be patrolling.

If you see someone in trouble, call 999. If you get into trouble anywhere in water, remember to lie on your back and float to live. See the RNLI campaign here: https://orlo.uk/IVjmu

⚠️ A RED Heat Health Alert has been issued from 1am tomorrow Wednesday 24 June - 11pm Thursday 25 June. ⚠️

Severe impacts are expected across health and social care, transport, businesses & infrastructure.

Tips on staying cool: https://orlo.uk/5YYZK

Last week, our independent travel team ran a series of training sessions to support young people with SEND to travel safely to school.

Children were taken through travel tips on crossing roads safely, as well as catching the bus.

Delivered in partnership with the Met and TfL, these sessions are a great example of how we’re working to empower children and young people with essential real-life skills.

☀️ Temperatures are steadily increasing from today until Thursday.

Stay cool by:

🪟 closing windows and curtains

🚰 drinking plenty of fluids

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 checking on family, friends & neighbours who are may be more vulnerable

More tips: https://orlo.uk/TGalW