by Puru Miah | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Earlier this month I raised questions and concerns with regards to a refocus of resources with regards to the Councils resources on fraud committed by unscrupulous Developers and Financiers. Below is a piece as to the concerns I raised and my reasoning. Taking on...
by Puru Miah | Nov 18, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community, Democracy
On Saturday 17th November 2018 I attended the Unity Demonstration March Against Racism and Fascism, below are my thoughts about how we can practically, beyond the usual gestures and photo ops, tackle the forces that are leading to rise of the far right and all forms...
by Puru Miah | Nov 10, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Housing
On Tuesday the 6th of November, Steve Inkpen from East End Homes met to discuss issues with regards to the proposed planning application on the Eric and Treby Estate. Below is a summary of our discussion and agreed action points: Timetable of Planning and Construction...
by Puru Miah | Oct 27, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
After much hard work by campaigners and elected members, TFL has agreed to rename a bus stop after the Altab Ali, to mark the 40th anniversary of his racist murder and the anti racist movement the came about, following his death. On Wednesday 11th of July in main...
by Puru Miah | Oct 27, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Crime and Anti Social Behavior (ASB), Democracy
Journalist Rod Liddle wrote a racist and Islamophobic piece in the Sunday Times. Politicians from all side expressed the standard outrage and demands for apology. In this piece I argue, that if activists and public figures are genuine in their outrage we must address...
by Puru Miah | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Housing
Last weekend the community in Mile End came together to successfully overturn an eviction of a family on the homeless register by Tower Hamlets Council. Below is a brief synopsis of what happened along with the lessons learned. A Community United: An injury for one,...
by Puru Miah | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Below is the Press Release from the Save Our Nurseries Tower Hamlets, outlining the successful call at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, asking the monitoring officer to take the matter to a Full Council meeting, as the decision contravenes policy. The call in was...
by Puru Miah | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community
There has been much discussion within Mile End and Whitechapel ward about the fact that local sports team don’t have access to the premier sports facilities in the ward, Mile End Stadium. A good example of the plight is Tower Hamlets Hockey Club, a local team...
by Puru Miah | Oct 13, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Housing
In response to queries raised by residents at a walkabout East End Homes, published at on this blog. Please find below East End Homes Response (Part 2 of 3) to the questions raised. Questions raised by residents are in bold text. Clear information needs to given in...
by Puru Miah | Oct 13, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Housing
In response to queries raised by residents at a walkabout East End Homes, published at on this blog. Please find below East End Homes Response (Part 3 of 3) to the questions raised. Questions raised by residents are in bold text. East End Homes Improvements to the...
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