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18/09/2020
Aberfeldy Street paving the way for retail revival
3 new businesses will be moving into rent-free retail units on Aberfeldy Street as part of a new business development scheme, START HERE.
Read More08/09/2020
Young people shine through Music Survival
Our youth service, Spotlight, is known for its state-of-the-art music space and studio sessions, but this summer they took it to the next level.
Read More02/09/2020
Protect your bike from theft
Get your bike registered, marked and protected for free, on Friday 4 September 2020, in Chrisp Street Market.
Read More26/08/2020
Just FACT: New climate action project launches in Tower Hamlets
Poplar HARCA and Women’s Environmental Network (Wen) have won a significant grant from the Big Lottery to support local communities to take action on climate change. Working with local residents and community organisations, this ambitious new project will focus on reducing the environmental impacts of our food system.
Read More25/08/2020
ITV News reports on Aberfeldy Street’s eye-catching makeover
Inspired by the Bangladeshi community, the colourful makeover on Aberfeldy Street is intended to celebrate local diversity and recognise the area's history.
Read More24/08/2020
Poplar Cycles
Poplar Cycles is a community cycling programme with something for everyone. Check out the sessions below, and get in touch to join in.
Read More24/08/2020
Aberfeldy Village – Café Operator Tender
We have an exciting opportunity for an operator to run the new WellOne Café in Aberfeldy Square, part of the regeneration of Aberfeldy Village.
Read More12/08/2020
Leaside: New homes & workspace given green light
London Borough of Tower Hamlets has granted planning permission for Poplar HARCA to build 22 new homes at Leaside Business Centre, on Gillender Street.
Read More04/08/2020
Tackling holiday hunger and mental health one Munch Box at a time
Poplar HARCA and The Kidz Cafe are working together during the pandemic to provide free meals to children in Tower Hamlets.
Read More04/08/2020
New mural at Argyll Point celebrates the NHS
Artist Rosie Woods has created a special mural in Poplar to celebrate the NHS.
Read More27/07/2020
Mona’s masks: In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic
Mona has channelled her life-long passion for sewing to support the community for many years, and her skillset has become even more valuable during the Covid-19 pandemic. Along with local volunteers, Mona has been making masks for frontline workers.
Read More30/06/2020
Feym enjoys life in brand new shared ownership home in Emerald Gardens
Feym, an Account Manager for a technology company, was the first resident to move into Emerald Gardens - just before the coronavirus lockdown.