community premises portfolio review
Tower Hamlets Council is reviewing community premises accessibility following a petition for greater community use of facilities.
Tower Hamlets Council is undertaking a review of its community premises portfolio to improve accessibility for local groups. This follows a petition presented at a council meeting on 7 October 2026, which highlighted the underutilisation of the Chiksan Friendly Club. The petition specifically calls for increased community access to the club during evenings and weekends.
The council's review focuses on ensuring local groups can better access its community centre facilities, such as the Chiksan Friendly Club on Hambourg Street. The club currently operates as a nursery for three hours each morning, and the petition seeks to expand its community use beyond these hours.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council is undertaking a review of its community premises portfolio to improve accessibility. Source
- A petition highlighting the underutilisation of the Chiksan Friendly Club was presented on 7 October 2026. Source
- The petition calls for greater community access to the Chiksan Friendly Club during evenings and weekends. Source
- The Chiksan Friendly Club is currently used as an operational nursery for three hours every morning. Source
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