Category Archives: Tower Hamlets Council

New Primary School For Bow: An Update

Friends of Bow Primary members  met with Mayor John Biggs and councilor Rachel Blake at the site of the new primary school planned for Bow, formerly Bow Boys School, on 17 August. The group has asked for a site consultation meeting for all interested local people in September, for a timeline for the school’s development and … Continue reading New Primary School For Bow: An Update

Action on parking issues

As we approach the 2016/17 football season, and possibly more pressure on parking at weekends in the FCARA area, Tower Hamlets Council has decided to consult on new restrictions in Zone B (see map). The consultation includes the areas that are likely to be most affected by an influx of supporters looking for somewhere to park within … Continue reading Action on parking issues

Grove Hall Park: Update On Felled Trees

Tower Hamlets Council has said that two trees cut down in the memorial gardens and Grove Hall Park had to be felled because they were dangerous. The first, a prunus accolade (a flowering cherry) has been planted to replace a large tree growing against the south-east wall of the memorial gardens. A second tree, a prunus avium (wild cherry) has … Continue reading Grove Hall Park: Update On Felled Trees

New primary school for Bow East

Tower Hamlets Council is planning to convert the old Bow Boys School site into a primary school. Local councillor Rachel Blake has asked the Lead Member for Childrens’ Services, Cllr Rachel Saunders, to come and speak to residents about the school, and the plans and opportunities for residents to be involved. The meeting is  taking place … Continue reading New primary school for Bow East