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21/04/2021
Lift programme
We are refurbishing the lifts to a number of Poplar HARCA's buildings as part of our planned maintenance programme.
Read More14/04/2021
Resident Lisa and her son move into ‘dream home’ at Mollis House
Lisa Bajada has lived in Tower Hamlets all of her life, including in Poplar’s Aberfeldy Estate, Stepney and Bow. She and her son recently moved from a one-bedroom, second floor home in a block of flats near Roman Road to a two-bedroom, ground floor flat with a garden at Mollis House. This new development, part of Poplar HARCA's Hidden Homes scheme, has transformed 16 redundant garages into 4 brand new homes.
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 More08/03/2021
EWS1 Fire Risk Assessments
New Government safety advice means additional fire risk assessments have to be carried out on buildings over 18m tall (usually 5 or more storeys) with some form of combustible cladding or combustible material on balconies, and blocks less than 18m tall with specific concerns.
These assessments are known as External Wall System Assessment 1 forms (EWS1).
11/02/2021
Leopold Estate: Hot water & heating
The heating and hot water service will temporarily be out of service this week to a number of homes on the Leopold Estate including Grindley, Couzens, Perley, Whytlaw, Wilcox, and Stileman House.
Read More14/01/2021
How to use your online portal, MyHARCA
MyHARCA is the quickest way to pay your rent, view your statements and more.
Read More05/01/2021
Coronavirus update: services and support
Information about our latest service updates and places to get support.
Read More27/11/2020
Fire safety at Christmas time
We love the Christmas season, but the extra lights and decorations may pose a higher fire risk. Read our top tips on how to keep safe at Christmas time.
Read More17/11/2020
Modern, spacious apartments available to rent at Aberfeldy Village
Poplar HARCA and Be:Here are pleased to present apartments available for rent in Aberfeldy Village.
Read More28/10/2020
School Streets – Masjid Lane Road Closure
From Monday 2 November, Masjid Lane will be closed to traffic at the times below:
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Morning: 8.30 – 9.15am
Afternoon: 2.45 – 3.30pm
20/10/2020
Top tips for winter: preventing condensation & keeping warm
Cold weather means cosy jumpers, mugs of hot chocolate and fun in the snow, but it can also cause a build up of condensation in your home and can make some health problems worse.
Read More16/10/2020
How-to repairs videos & useful resources
Below are some useful how-to videos and resources so that you can carry out basic repairs jobs at home, without having to book an appointment or wait for an engineer.
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