by Puru Miah | Dec 30, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
The normal argument of increasing taxes to enhance public spending is an argument we are all familiar with. However the arguments with increasing Council Tax to save public services is not as clear cut as it seems. Council Tax – The New Poll Tax Poll Tax Protest...
by Puru Miah | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Below is an explanation of the Budget Process that Tower Hamlets Council will undertake to finalise the Budget (Level of Council Tax and Spending). Part 2, gives an explanation of the Budget Meetings in Full Council Chamber. FIRST (OR ONLY) BUDGET COUNCIL MEETING –...
by Puru Miah | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Democracy
Below is an explanation of the Budget Process that Tower Hamlets Council will undertake to finalise the Budget (Level of Council Tax and Spending). Part 1, discusses Councils Powers and the Role of the Mayor, Cabinet and Overview and Scrutiny with regards to the...
by Puru Miah | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Community
On the 27th November 2018, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims published its report on Defining Islamophobia. The Parliamentary Group recommended that all statutory and public bodies adopt the new working definition: “Islamophobia is rooted in...
by Puru Miah | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog: All Things Mile End, All Things Tower Hamlets, Crime and Anti Social Behavior (ASB)
Residents have contacted me on various occasions with regards to ongoing ASB issues on Gough Walk. I have followed up these complaints through follow up conversations with residents, communications with the Landlord (Poplar HARCA) and personal site visits to...
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