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26/01/2022
Government call out to social housing residents
The government is calling for social housing residents to share their experience as part of a review to drive up housing standards.
Read More05/01/2022
We’re looking for local people to join our Committees
Are you local to Poplar & Bow, with an interest in supporting us to empower our residents and create opportunities for the community?
We’re looking for skilled and passionate people who can help increase our impact and work with us to build a stronger organisation both now and in the future.
27/10/2021
Black History Month: Celebrating local change makers
Read the third in our series on local Black British change makers making history today.
Read More22/07/2021
Poplar HARCA expands its housing stock into Hackney for the first time – providing 10 new affordable homes at Agate House, Stone Studios
Poplar HARCA is moving families into 10 affordable homes (six for social rent and four for shared ownership) within Agate House, part of the new and vibrant Stone Studios development in Hackney. This is the first time Poplar HARCA has expanded its housing stock beyond Tower Hamlets.
Read More19/07/2021
Coronavirus update: services and support
Information about our latest service updates and places to get support.
Read More28/06/2021
Poplar HARCA completes Jolles House, creating 70 new homes in Bow
Poplar HARCA’s Jolles House scheme, in partnership with Hill Group, has been completed, creating 70 new homes (13 social rent and 57 shared ownership) in Bromley High Street, Bow.
Read More18/06/2021
The Queen’s Birthday Honours local Spotlight Youth Worker with an MBE.
It is with great pleasure we announce that Spotlight Youth and Community Engagement Manager, Nahim Ahmed, from Poplar HARCA is awarded an MBE for his services to disadvantaged young people in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read More04/05/2021
Poplar HARCA appoints Paul Dooley as Director of Development & Regeneration
Poplar HARCA is delighted to announce that Paul Dooley has become its newest Director of Development & Regeneration. This follows the retirement of Neal Hunt, the former Director, on 30th April after 13 years at Poplar HARCA.
Read More13/04/2021
Poplar HARCA transforms redundant garages into brand new social homes
Phase 3 of Poplar HARCA’s Hidden Homes scheme has been completed, transforming 16 redundant garages at Mollis House, Poplar into 4 new social homes. Residents began moving into their new homes in March 2021.
Read More21/10/2020
Aberfeldy residents vote yes to regeneration
On a 91.1% voter turnout, 93.1% of residents have voted in favour of regenerating their area of the Aberfeldy Estate.
Read More01/10/2020
Annual Report 2019/2020
Our annual report and financial statements for 2019/2020 reflects back on a year where residents have remained at the heart of everything we do.
Read More28/09/2020
Coronavirus Covid-19: Play area safety
Most of our play areas are now open again, however it is not possible to guarantee that equipment is clear from COVID-19. Please follow this safety guidance so that we can keep these spaces open.
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