You Decide - Episode II

You Decide, the Tower Hamlets Council initiative to help you decide how some of your local taxes are spent, returns this month.

There is a meeting for each LAP area, and for the Isle of Dogs (LAP8) this will be on Tuesday 23rd February (6pm-9pm) at George Green School.

You have to pre-register and you can do so by texting YD followed by your postcode to 60060 or you can telephone 0800 035 1395 (freephone) or you can visit the website at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/youdecide

As with any form of democracy, you can only get what you want if you take part. Many residents were unhappy at the meeting last year, because they felt there had been some pre-organised campaigns to allocate some of the funds. For instance, the local Police teams on the Isle of Dogs were keen to get some of the budget to help them with specific operations in the local area, but they didn't get the money, unlike some other areas of the borough.

If you feel strongly about how your taxes should be spent and you have views on what the area needs, then register and make your voice heard.