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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsAngela Rayner approves £500m Truman Brewery redevelopment with datacentre
Housing secretary Angela Rayner has approved a £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in Brick Lane, including a datacentre, offices and 44 homes. Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners had opposed the scheme, arguing it should prioritise housing instead.
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Culture & Arts · Tower HamletsBrick Lane Curry Festival returns on 20 September 2026
The Brick Lane Curry Festival will take place on 20 September 2026, offering free entry, street food stalls from local restaurants, live entertainment and family activities. The event runs from 12pm to 7pm in the Brick Lane neighbourhood.
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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsGovernment Approves Brick Lane Offices and Data Centre Over Council Objections
The government has approved plans for offices, a data centre, and 44 homes near Brick Lane, despite opposition from Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners. Only six of the homes will be for social rent, while the data centre will supply power to City financial firms.
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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsGovernment Approves 44 Homes and Jobs at Truman Brewery Despite Local Opposition
The UK government has approved four planning applications for the Truman Brewery complex in Tower Hamlets, including 44 new homes and a seven-storey housing block. The decision overrides local objections and council recommendations, with housing minister Matthew Pennycook citing regeneration benefits.
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