Plans to tackle anti‑social behaviour and improve housing have been launched by Tower Hamlets Council.
The new strategies were unveiled at a launch event held at Jute House on the Isle of Dogs and reflect key concerns raised by residents.
The new anti‑social behaviour (ASB) policy introduces a clearer and more robust framework for tackling nuisance and disorder. It brings together the council’s recent investments in enforcement, including a 24/7 ASB live incident phoneline for council tenants and leaseholders and an £8 million Anti‑Crime Task Force.
Lutfur Rahman, mayor of Tower Hamlets, said: "With this new Housing Strategy, we are matching ambition with action – delivering more affordable homes, improving the quality and safety of existing homes, and ensuring our residents have a place they can truly be proud to call home.
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"The plan has been shaped by the voices of local people and grounded in the needs of our community. Along with our new policy to tackle anti-social behaviour, these policies reflect our firm commitment to improving quality of life of our residents and providing significant investment to make this borough an even safer, fairer and more welcoming place to live."
Cllr Abu Talha Chowdhury, cabinet member for public protection and integrated enforcement, said: "Anti-social behaviour has no place in Tower Hamlets. Our residents deserve safe streets, respectful neighbours, and communities where people look out for one another."
The housing strategy sets out a long-term vision under the themes of more homes, better homes, and safer homes. The plan commits to delivering new homes, upgrading existing council properties, and improving support services, with a focus on tackling overcrowding, boosting supply, and improving standards in the private rented sector.
Cllr Kabir Ahmed, cabinet member for regeneration, inclusive development, and housebuilding, said: "Our approach to tackling the housing crisis is ambitious, but when our residents tell us about the issues they are facing, we listen.
"Whether they are tenants in our council homes, private renters, housing delivery partners or residents in temporary accommodation, this strategy sets out how we will meet the diverse needs of our communities."
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