What if Tower Hamlets had

the Right to Grow?

What could a Right to Grow mean for Tower Hamlets?

Right to Grow in Tower Hamlets is about unlocking access to land for community food growing — turning underused spaces into hubs of wellbeing, resilience, and local action.

It supports residents and groups to:

  • Identify and use public land for growing

    Secure space with fair terms and long-term options

  • Build stronger, healthier communities through shared growing, cooking, and learning

  • Respond to climate and social challenges with local solutions

  • Protect and sustain spaces like community gardens for future generations

At its heart, it’s about making it easier for our communities to green our neighbourhoods, grow together, and shape the future of our local environment.

What is the Right to Grow?

The Right to Grow is a piece of legislation developed by Incredible Edible that is being made available to councils to adopt and adapt to their local circumstances.

The Right to Grow requires local authorities to maintain a free, accessible map of all public land that is suitable for community cultivation or wildlife projects. And to make it straight-forward for community groups to secure free leases and allow those groups to bid for the land should the authority decide to sell it.

Launch Event June 24th

This invite-only event brings together local growers and organisers to help shape the campaign. If you're part of a community of local group, we'd love you to join as a representative.

📅 Tuesday 24th June, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

📍 Mile End Community Garden

🎟️ Book your spot: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/righttogrowtowerhamlets/1729409

Please come ready to share:

1. One key demand for the Right to Grow

2. One major challenge your community garden faces

3. One future plan for your garden or community

Let's grow this movement - together.

Who are we?

We're a group of local residents and grassroots organisations.

Are you a keen gardener or interested in growing local food? Join our campaign! Sign up for updates and come along to our launch event, we'd love to meet you!

If you'd like more information, contact us.

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