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Greens call on Sadiq Khan to oppose ‘chaos, congestion and illegal air pollution’ of Silvertown tunnel
New tunnel will ease traffic through Blackwall neighbour, claim supporters – but proposal has been slammed for environmental impact and cost
Read MoreTower Hamlets Mayor approves planning forum for Spitalfields residents and businesses
After an 18-month delay, the new forum has been hailed as ‘localism at its best’
Read MoreIsle of Dogs neighbourhood forum ‘disenfranchises’ thousands of residents
After a 16 month delay, Mayor John Biggs signs off on new planning forum but leaves out large swathes of the area
Read MorePolice decision to drop Rahman investigation based on ‘archaic’ rules
Law expert explains why evidence at trial of election petition is not permissible in criminal investigation
Read MoreGeorge Tavern campaigners granted day in High Court
Pub landlady in last-ditch fight to protect Stepney boozer and music venue
Read MoreNon-existent charity rakes in over £100k of public money from Tower Hamlets Council
Docklands Handicapped Group was removed from the Charity Commission register in 2000
Read MoreBishopsgate Goodsyard decision looms as hearing date finally set
Knocking up 38 and 46 storey tower blocks would ruin Shoreditch and Spitalfields for generations, campaigners warn
Read MoreRahman scandals rumble on
The saga of the Rahman years is still unresolved, making it harder for the borough to move on from its recent past
Read MorePetition handed to Mayor John Biggs over Poplar HARCA parking fee hike
Mayor has pledged to campaign against the social landlord’s parking fee rise
Read MoreResidents to prosecute ex-Mayor Lutfur Rahman privately after police drop investigation
‘We are not stopping until we get to the whole truth,’ vow campaigners
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