Tales from the riverbank All things Totally Thames at month-long river festival see page 2 ISSUE 1026 8 – 14 SEPTEMBER 2014 ‘You don’t have to be a genius’ Prof Brian Cox goes back to school to talk science see page 6 75 years of good food Loyal customers join birthday celebrations at Aldgate eatery see page 3 WWW.TOWERHAMLETS.GOV.UK NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY Borough on the up, even in hard times Local economy the most dynamic in UK, says report PC LAPTOPS CCTV SALES REPAIRS NETWORKING UPGRADES ovoT61 Complete Leno Intel Core2 2Duo 1.8GHz 2GB RAM 80GB HDD DVD/CDRW Intel Cor re i5 2.53GHz 4GB RAM 320GB HDD DVDRW WebCam ill Intel Dual Core 1.8GHz 1GB RAM 60GB HDD DVD/CDRW Intel Core i5 2.4GHz 2GB RAM 250GB HDD DVD 020 7791 1200 020 490 Bethnal Green Rd, E2 0EA 32” 32HFL4351D LCD Television £95 Hp L1710 17”Monitor £10 7739 3959 www.milltec.co.uk PC Systems f milltec Lenovo T60 Windows Vista Business £90 Ex-Lease Windows V Ex-Lease HP6450p Lenov from £79 2 £65 LCD Television Vista Business £100 voT430 247 Beth HP 6450p Windows 7 Pro Ex-Lease £199 Ex-Lease hnal Green Rd, E2 6AB sales@milltec.co.uk Windows 7 £235 • 2-5 Years Guaranteed Rent •0% Commission 020 8983 4444 3 Months rent in advance paid!* * Terms & conditions apply BY SHALINA HUSSAIN TOWER Hamlets has one of the most dynamic economies in the country, according to a national report. Accountancy firm Grant Thornton ranked the borough top of its high growth index, showing that it has better growth than cities such as Manchester and Birmingham. It also leads the field for the best local authorities, not just in London but across the country. The index analysed factors such as demographics – if there is a skilled, young and active workforce, and diverse communities – as well as economic potential for growth and environmental factors. Despite the country emerging from the worst economic crisis in many years, Tower Hamlets has agreed ambitious Occupying eight square miles, the borough is characterised by extreme opposites; high – although reducing – levels of child poverty while home to Canary Wharf, one of the world’s most important financial districts. The council’s ambitious Whitechapel Masterplan aims to build 3,500 new homes and create up to 5,000 local jobs. The plan will see the revitalisation of Whitechapel Road, the creation of a civic hub, improved market and enhanced business mix. Cabinet member for housing and development Cllr Rabina Khan said: “By continuing to support the development of new homes, local business and infrastructure, we have invested in local residents, enabling them to thrive during times of adversity.” The full report – Where Growth Happens – can be found at www.grant-thornton.co.uk regeneration plans such as Blackwall Reach and Wood Wharf. The council has recognised the importance of nurturing talent and invested heavily in transforming schools and raising attainment levels. This has resulted in all secondary schools being either refurbished or rebuilt, and rising GCSE and A Levels results. It is now ranked as the top inner London borough for sending young people to university. Mayor Lutfur Rahman told East End Life: “The report speaks for itself – having a highly skilled workforce, diverse communities, access to modern amenities and support for local skills all contribute to continuous growth and opportunity. “Tower Hamlets is a dynamic borough offering much to be proud of, benefiting residents, visitors and investors alike. “Our strategy going forward is to focus on skills development of residents alongside meeting the needs of businesses in the sectors that are expanding in our borough.” Construction work taking place near Poplar Dock Marina
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