Feel like you’re on top of the world A new glass floor across the west walkway of Tower Bridge gives visitors a view of the River Thames, road traffic and pedestrian life, all moving 42 metres below. see below Take a look To see the Whitechapel Vision masterplan Supplementary Planning Document,visit... www.towerhamlets.gov.uk News News in brief Man in court A 35-year-old man from Bow appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Thursday, November 13, charged with assault on a girl under 13, contrary to Section 6 of the Sexual Offences Act. Yakub Miah, of Roman Road, E3 was charged on October 29. He has subsequently been remanded in custody to appear for plea and case management at the same court on January 27, 2015. Westferry closed WESTFERRY Road will be closed for resurfacing from Monday, November 17 for five days. The road will be closed from 9am to 6pm each day, between Harbinger Road and Ferry Street, E14. On-street parking between these times will be suspended and diversions will be in place. For more information call 7364 6707. £18,000 for charity A CHARITY auction hosted by an international aid organisation based in Whitechapel has raised more than £18,000 for children living in poverty. Muslim Aid held the dinner and auction at the BT Tower for its Rainbow Family Child Sponsorship Programme. Among the guests were former England cricketer Graeme Swann –who donated a signed bat – and Rushanara Ali, MP for Bethnal Green and Bow. Praise for Whitechapel Vision an award, alongside other major regeneration projects across the country. “When we consulted with residents and stakeholders to gather their views earlier this year, we were impressed to see so much support, excitement and enthusiasm for this project.” Cllr Rabina Khan, cabinet member for housing and development, said: “Whitechapel has always been a visionary place. In fact, it is home to the oldest business enterprise in the world – the Whitechapel Bell Foundry “Our plans to regenerate this area are ambitious; they are grand; and they are going to firmly pin Whitechapel on the London map. “This is why we have been recognised nationally for these plans.” A vision of Whitechapel See it all through Tower Bridge glass floor floor on the high-level walkways – another astonishing engineering accomplishment.” Visit www.towerbridge. org.uk for further information. LANDLORDS Does Your Agent Have? Licensed ARLA member for lengs? Licensed NAEA member for sales? ? We offer Rent Guarantee 0% Commission Sell your Property 1% Commission 8 Vallance Road, London E1 5HR 0207 375 1188 / 079 4487 2919 (line open 9am-11pm) www.primeestateagents.co.uk admin@primeestateagents.co.uk Members of: planning work by local authorities, consultants, developers, lawyers, voluntary and neighbourhood groups and all other key players in the planning system. The Whitechapel Vision plans, which were published in March 2014, have generated a huge amount of interest from residents and businesses. The council has a number of strategic partners involved in the delivery of this project, including the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary, University of London, L&Q London Housing Association and Sainsbury’s. In practical terms, Whitechapel Vision will provide up to 3,500 new homes by 2025, including a substantial number of family and affordable homes. It aims to create 5,000 new jobs and transform Whitechapel Road, with seven new public squares and open spaces. Speaking about the nomination, Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “It is fantastic news to hear that our vision for Whitechapel has been shortlisted for magic of the bascules being raised beneath their feet. The floor comprises of six panels, each weighing 530kg, supported by a carbon steel framework weighing approximately 1,000 kilograms. The walkways’ original steel lattice structure has been preserved under the glass, which was constructed over by a 20-strong team over a six-week period. Christopher Earlie, business and marketing manager, said: “The opening of Tower Bridge marked the a legendary feat of engineering creating what is considered by many as the most famous bridge in the world. “One hundred and twenty years on, we are extremely proud to unveil the new glass Worldwide Cargo and Courier Service From the comfort of your HOME or OFFICE OPEN 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR • EFFICIENCY & RELIABILITY ASSURED AND SERVICE DELIVERED Whether it’s an important Express document, parcel, excess baggage or commercial cargo, CALL US for a no obligation quote and see the difference we can make. 30% OFF from booking Directly with DHL or UPS, Same service but Cheaper Rates* Parcels and cargo collected from your home or office Over 16 years experience and represented in over 250 international airports We handle out sized cargo, hazardous freight and time sensitive items too Special offers to all European and International destinations Direct bookings with all Major Airlines and Service Providers Tel: 020 3489 8679 24/hr Mobile: 07983 978556 No job is too small or too large operations@arlworldcargo.com www.arlworldcargo.com BY SAM GOUGH NEW plans to regenerate the Whitechapel area have been recognised at the 2014 National Planning Awards. Whitechapel Vision is set to rejuvenate the area with new uses for the town centre, and public spaces on both sides of the Whitechapel Road. Its plans to combine the area’s historic, cultural and community assets have seen it recognised at the awards, where it has been shortlisted for the award for Strategic Planning. The prestigious ceremony will be hosted on Tuesday, November 18 at the Royal Society of Medicine, and will celebrate the outstanding achievements in AN exciting new feature has been unveiled at Tower Bridge. A new glass floor across the west walkway gives visitors a view of the Thames, road and pedestrian life, all moving at pace 42 metres below. And those who plan their visit in advance can experience the Children having fun. Above right, the glass floor 17 – 23 NOVEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M T O WER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 3
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