In memory of bombing victims Forty-four people were killed when a bomb hit a communal air raid shelter in Bullivant’s Wharf, off West Ferry Road on the Isle of Dogs, on March 19, 1941. see below Party like it’s 1955 Chrisp Street Market will be rocking to the sounds of the 1950s on June 29, with retro cars and a vintage market. see below News News in brief Police seek man for GBH attack POLICE in Tower Hamlets are keen to know the whereabouts of 20-year-old Leonard (Leo) Sinani (pictured above). Albanian born Sinani is wanted in connection with an incident of grevious bodily harm which took place in Mile End Road on July 23, 2013, and witness intimidation. Sinani has links to Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering and Tower Hamlets, and police say he may be using an additional European identity. Anyone who has information concerning his whereabouts should contact Detective Constable James Prandle of Tower Hamlets CID by dialling 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 4219085/13. STAFF and pupils at St Luke’s Church of England Primary School on the Isle of Dogs celebrated the opening of their new building, which will cater for an additional 250 children. The Bishop of Stepney, Rev Adrian Newman, Rev Tom Pyke of Christ Church parish, Isle of Dogs, and Ann Canning, council service head for early years learning and achievement, were among those who attended the celebration on Wednesday, June 18. A school choir, violinists and poets (pictured above) entertained guests. The bishop later unveiled a plaque to commemorate the opening of the new building and to honour the work of head teacher Glenda Higgins. The new building Swinging Sunday at Chrisp Street CHRISP Street Market in Poplar will be rocking to the sounds of the 1950s when it hosts a swing event on Sunday, June 29. Swing East promises some of the top acts from the UK swing circuit as well as retro cars, a vintage market and street food. Inspiration for the event came from resident Nelson Piperides, who is a caretaker at housing association Poplar HARCA. Nelson is a regular on the dance floors and the decks at many swing and rock ’n’ roll events and was keen to see something similar in Poplar. “I thought it would be a great fit for Chrisp Street – who wouldn’t want a 1950s party in a 1950s market?” Nelson said. “We want to encapsulate the spirit of the early 1950s, when Chrisp Street Market was created, bringing together the fashion, the cars, the dance styles and, of course, the music, from swing to the birth of rock ’n’ roll!” The marketplace will host three bands throughout the day, all handpicked by Nelson. Entertainment will run from 12 noon until 6pm and entry is free. For more information, visit www.SwingEast.com or www.chrispstreet.org.uk Drugs hidden in flat’s false ceiling BY POPPY TURNER THE council and police are continuing the fight against drugs in the borough, this month seizing cannabis with a street value of £5,000 in a raid in Bow. The drugs were discovered when Partnership Task Force (PTF) officers entered a flat in Saxon Road, E3, on June 11. Officers forced entry and found a quantity of cannabis in the living room. They also noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from outside the flat and decided to search the suspended plasterboard ceiling. Hidden under the ceiling, they discovered a large haul of cannabis and suspected class A drugs. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of controlled drugs and was taken to an east London police station where the investigation continues. Police borough commander Drugs were found hidden under a suspended ceiling Dave Stringer said: “This is another excellent example of how officers from the Partnership Taskforce within Tower Hamlets act quickly and robustly to deal with drug dealing and drug misuse. We are committed to eradicating such crime in the borough, cleaning up our streets and making our communities safer.” Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “Drug dealing and misuse are key concerns for residents and tackling these problems is one of my top priorities. “We invested in the Partnership Taskforce specifically to focus on drug dealing and the anti-social behaviour that goes with it.” Cllr Ohid Ahmed, cabinet member for community safety, said: “This recent success shows that we are continuing the fight against drug dealers, in partnership with the police.” The Partnership Task Force is made up of 34 police officers funded by the mayor and six officers funded by the police. Residents can report drug dealing and misuse to the police non-emergency number on 101, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always dial 999. Island memorial ceremony A PERMANENT plaque is to be installed in memory of the 44 people who died during a bombing raid on the Isle of Dogs in World War II. And residents are invited along to the ceremony at Bullivant’s Wharf off West Ferry Road on Saturday, July 5 at 12 noon to pay their respects. The victims were in a communal air raid shelter when it was hit during the bombing on March 19, 1941. Keith Woods, who has campaigned to get the plaque in place, lost his grandmother and an aunt in the disaster. He said he would welcome local people along to the ceremony, especially those who may also have lost friends and relatives in the raid. 23 – 29 JUNE 2014 N E W S F R OM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 5
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