Eastern District
Welcome Message from Mr. Simon CHAN, JP, District Officer (Eastern)
Welcome to the website of the Eastern District Office.
The Eastern District Office (EDO) is closely connected with residents of Eastern District in many respects. Our mission is to promote communication between the Government and the public and help ensure that the formulation and implementation of government policies will best suit the needs and aspirations of the public, with a view to achieving a harmonious community and good working and living environment for all. To achieve this goal, EDO is divided into the Area Liaison Teams, the Community Affairs Team, the Special Duties Team and the District Building Management Liaison Team. Our colleagues in these teams provide services to residents on different livelihood related matters. Besides, we make use of different channels, including the Eastern District Council, Area Committees and Care Teams, to reach out and enhance our contacts with the public. And, we organise various community building and community involvement activities, and carry out environmental improvement programmes and district minor works projects. Also, through the District Management Committee, I take charge in coordinating the planning of government facilities and provision of public services in Eastern District. The EDO Public Enquiry Service Centre provides enquiry service and arranges free legal advice service, statutory declaration service, etc. for the citizens. In the event of emergency and natural disaster, EDO provides temporary shelter and coordinates relief and after-care services for those in need.
As the Government is striving to improve governance at the district level, I, being the Eastern District Council chairman, sincerely hope that the Government could foster even closer cooperation with the members of the Eastern District Council to better reflect public opinion and respond to the needs of residents, and that the provision of public service and resolution of district problems could be carried out more promptly and effectively.
This Home Page aims to give the public a better understanding of the mission and scope of service of EDO, its office structure, a profile on Eastern District and the latest activities and news in the District, as well as a hyperlink to the Eastern District Council website. I hope you could find this Home Page useful.
Finally, I wish to call for your support to the work of EDO. We will do our best to turn Eastern District into an ideal community for all of us to work and reside.
Organisation Chart (Eastern District Office)
District Officer
Assistant District Officer (1)
Assistant District Officer (2)
Senior Liaison Officer (1)
Senior Executive Officer (District Management)
Senior Liaison Officer (3)
Senior Liaison Officer (4)
Senior Executive Officer (District Council)
Senior Liaison Officer (2)
District Officer
Assistant District Officer (1)
Assistant District Officer (2)
Senior Executive Officer (District Council)
Senior Executive Officer (District Management)
Senior Liaison Officer (1)
Senior Liaison Officer (2)
Senior Liaison Officer (3)
Senior Liaison Officer (4)
Profile (Eastern District)
Eastern District is about 1,813 hectares in size. Its present population is around 520,000 and it makes Eastern District the most populous district on Hong Kong Island. About 60% of the residents live in self-owned properties, while the rest live in public housing estates and subsidised housing (including Healthy Village, Yiu Tung Estate, Aldrich Garden, Ming Wah Dai Ha and Hing Wah Estate) or other types of accommodation in the district.
Eastern District is well-developed and served by a comprehensive public transportation network, including the MTR, buses, trams and mini-buses. The Island Eastern Corridor and the Eastern Harbour Crossing provide key linkage between Eastern District and other parts of Hong Kong. The District is also well endowed with educational, medical, community and recreational facilities, as well as large shopping arcades and commercial centres.
At the same time, there are many attractions in Eastern District with unique historical and cultural heritage. Attractions including Eastern District Cultural Square, Shau Kei Wan Tam Kung Temple, the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery, Woodside in Quarry Bay, Oi! and Hong Kong Film Archive are excellent locations for leisure and sightseeing.
Committees (Eastern District)
Community Involvement Programme
- Guidelines on the Home Affairs Department Eastern District Office Community Involvement Project Subsidy Scheme
- Application Forms for Community Involvement Fund in Eastern District
- Application for the Community Involvement Fund in Eastern District (FY 2024-25) Only Chinese Version is available
- Application for Community Involvement Fund to organise "2023-24 Eastern Cultural Festival" Only Chinese Version is available (Application has closed)
- ‘Manual on the Use of Community Involvement Fund’ – Home Affairs Department (As at March 2023)
- Summary of approval results
- "Government-funded programme" logo
District Activities (Eastern District)
- Eastern District Spring Reception 2024
- Ching Ming Festival Hill Fire Prevention Publicity Activity
- 2024 Eastern District Outstanding Security Service Award Scheme
(TBC) - 2024 Eastern District Anti-crime Promotion Poster Design and Painting Competition for Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools
(TBC) - Eastern District Cultural Nights Show in Celebration of the 27th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR
Building Management (Eastern District)
- Building Management Newsletter Issue 91 (Chinese version only)
- Building Management Newsletter Issue 92 (Chinese version only)
- Building Management Newsletter Issue 93 (Chinese version only)
Programme Highlights (Eastern District)
- Eastern District Building Management Workshop 2023
- Fire Drill and Fire Safety Talk (Harbour Heights)
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: CCDC@Covalence
- 2023 Eastern District Outstanding Security Services Award Scheme
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: Screening of "Cinderella and Her Little Angels" and Docent of Qipao Exhibition
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: "Under the Roofs of Eastern District" the Musical
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: Cantonese Opera Workshop
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: Music Concert in Eastern District
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: Eastern District Heritage Run
- 2023-24 Eastern District Cultural Festival: Heritage Run and Fun - tram advertisement campaign
- Eastern District Fire Safety Carnival
- Chung Yeung Festival Hill Fire Prevention Publicity Activity
- Yee Wan Carnival 2023 in Celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
- Wan Tai Area Committee Carnival
- Music video of Anti-rodent song
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's celebrations to mark 74th National Day – Eastern District Table Tennis Competition
- Promotion of Crime Prevention Messages
- Sparkling North Point – Golden Melody Night cum Celebration of 26th Anniversary of the Establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Eastern District Bus Parade in Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- North Point East Area Golden Oldies Concert in Celebration of 26th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- 東區防治鼠患開心互動工作坊
- Eastern District Cantonese Opera Show Celebrating the 26th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- 2023 Eastern District Dragon Boat Race in Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Ching Ming Festival Hill Fire Prevention Publicity Activity
- National Security Education in Eastern District
- Anti-Crime Promotion at Kindergartens
- 2022-2023 Eastern District “Stand Firm! Knock Drugs Out” Basketball Competition
- Eastern District Spring Reception 2023
- 2022-2023 Eastern District Outstanding Security Guard Award Scheme Prize Presentation Ceremony
- 2022-2023 Eastern District Anti-fraud and Basic Law Promotion Poster Design and Painting Competition for Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Secondary Schools Prize Presentation Ceremony
- Eastern District Cultural Festival - Wandering around Eastern District
- Anti-Crime Promotion with Distribution of Fortune Bags in Care of Elderly
- 2022-2023 Chinese New Year Festival Lighting in Eastern District
- Anti-Crime Promotion at Secondary Schools
- Anti-Crime Promotion at Primary Schools
- Anti-Crime Promotion at Kindergartens
- Promotion Compigan for Anti-Deception
- Eye Screening Service - Bright eyes, Brighter Future
- Tour in North Point - “Heartstrings to the Community” Photo Contest
- Fire Drill and Fire Safety Talk
- Invigorating North Point - Floor Curling Contest
- Eastern District Building Management Training Course 2022
- Christmas Lighting Decoration
- Eastern District Fire Safety Quiz
- Promotion of Crime Prevention Messages
- Caring for “three-nil” buildings in Eastern District: Free Installation of Stand-alone Fire Detectors