Homes & services
12/05/2020
Connecting communities one click at a time
New digital community centres are helping people in Poplar keep connected while we stay at home.
Read More29/04/2020
Right Care, Right Place, Right Time: Spotlight’s new in-house GP service
Together with Tower Hamlets' GP Care Group, Health Spot provides medical services by GPs experienced in working with young people. It’s accessible and delivered in the familiar space of Spotlight.
Read More29/04/2020
Alex volunteers to support the community during Covid-19
Alex has been furloughed from Hilton Hotel, so has signed up to volunteer with Poplar HARCA to support his local community. He recently checked up on our elderly residents through (socially-distanced) door knocks, and has since helped out with cooking at our Community Kitchen.
Read More26/02/2020
Front door replacement programme on the Lansbury estate
To make sure we meet fire safety recommendations, Poplar HARCA has engaged Shellen to replace all tenants’ front doors in buildings that are over six storeys and have enclosed corridors.
Read More10/02/2020
Government reviews of building safety
The Government is reviewing building safety following the Grenfell Tower fire. New guidance is regularly published as decisions are made about how best to keep buildings as safe as possible.
Read More03/02/2020
Welcome to Tower Hamlets
Are you a migrant or do you know a migrant who’s lived in Tower Hamlets for less than 10 years? Are you a migrant who’s unemployed or employed but wants to find a better paying job? Then you may be interested in the Welcome to Tower Hamlets Programme.
Read More01/02/2020
Interested in joining an Estate Board?
Our Estate Boards are made up of Poplar HARCA residents who act as a voice for the local community.
Read More30/08/2019
Shared Ownership gives Lucy the opportunity to own her first home
Lucy Hutchings, a Head of Operations originally from Buckinghamshire, recently moved into one of Poplar HARCA’s Shared Ownership properties in Duesbury House. We spoke to her about why she chose Shared Ownership, what she loves about her new home and the positive impact it’s had on her lifestyle.
Read More15/08/2019
Tom and Soo find their dream marital home through Shared Ownership
Tom, a hostel Chaplain, and Soo, who works in advertising, recently got married and found their dream marital home through Shared Ownership. We spoke to the couple about why they chose Shared Ownership, the perks of living in a new build property and how they’re getting to know their new neighbours.
Read More01/08/2019
Shared Ownership helps Graham find his perfect home
After a life-changing snowboarding accident, Graham's requirements for a home changed. Our Shared Ownership team worked closely with him to find a suitable home and continue to provide ongoing adjustments to help make the flat as accessible and homely as possible.
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