Opportunities for young people
Tower Hamlets is reviewing A-level results amid concerns about students leaving the borough.
Tower Hamlets' Mayor Lutfur Rahman requested a scrutiny review of the borough's A-level results in September 2026, expressing dissatisfaction with recent outcomes. The Mayor highlighted concerns that students are opting for colleges outside the borough after achieving strong GCSE results, and stated his intention to receive a paper outlining potential improvements to A-level results.
Separately, Lewisham Council approved a £1.5 million package of grants in February 2026 for local organisations, aimed at supporting community initiatives and services. This decision, made during a Mayor and Cabinet meeting, allocated £1,575,746 per annum for the period of 2026 to 2029 through its Main Grants Programme.
Key facts
- Mayor Lutfur Rahman requested a scrutiny review of Tower Hamlets' A-level results in September 2026. Source
- The Mayor expressed concerns that students are opting for colleges outside Tower Hamlets after GCSEs. Source
- Lewisham Council approved £1,575,746 per annum in grants for 2026 to 2029 in February 2026. Source
- An additional £64,438 per annum was secured for infrastructure funding in Lewisham. Source
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