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Welcome from the Chief Executive

We have always considered Tower Hamlets to be a city within a city.

We represent the very best of London’s history, culture and business, and have all the ingredients for growth in abundance.

People have always come to Tower Hamlets to make a better life for themselves and with nearly 200 languages spoken, we are one of the most diverse places in the UK.

That entrepreneurial spirit is locked in our DNA, with a young and talented workforce ready to propel London and the UK to future success.

Canary Wharf is now one of the biggest business and cultural districts in Europe and Aldgate East, Spitalfields and Tower Hill are the gateway to The City. Together with Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, they create a golden triangle for growth which is connected by some of London’s best transport links and wider infrastructure.

The culture in Tower Hamlets is a huge pull for people. Millions visit to see places like the Tower of London, Young V & A and the Museum of London Docklands. We have amazing markets and high streets like Old Spitalfields, Columbia Road and Brick Lane; major events from the London Marathon to festivals in Victoria Park; and historic music venues including Wilton’s Music Hall and The Troxy. Canary Wharf alone offers over 100 cultural events a year.

We are a centre for learning and innovation with institutions like Queen Mary University London and University College London. Two new life science clusters are being planned for Canary Wharf and Whitechapel, and Barts NHS Trust trains more than 4,000 people at any one time in medical careers.

With all of this, it is no wonder we are the fastest growing borough in the country – but we need development to keep pace.

By working with neighbouring local authorities, the government, and the private sector, we can achieve our ambitions for growth together.