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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 More28/01/2021
Broadband roll out in Poplar
Poplar HARCA is working with broadband provider, Hyperoptic, to roll out broadband to 8,000 homes.
Read More19/01/2021
Mental health support in the pandemic
Many of us are struggling with our mental health as we deal with the extra emotional strains imposed upon us during the pandemic. Some of us may be at increased risk of domestic abuse too.
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 More21/12/2020
Kids cook up tasty eats
Local kids have been finessing their culinary skills recently thanks to a programme by Kitchen Social's, 'Take & Make' recipe kits.
Read More21/12/2020
Christmas comes early for Poplar HARCA’s elderly residents and dedicated volunteers
Every year, Poplar HARCA puts on a Christmas Lunch event for elderly residents with a Christmas dinner, musical performances and the infamous raffle. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the event couldn’t go ahead this year, so instead Poplar HARCA staff and dedicated volunteers brought Christmas cheer to elders’ doors on Thursday 17th December.
Read More18/12/2020
Tower Hamlets students delight: community partnership removes barriers to digital inclusion
On Thursday 10 December 2020, 30 excited students and their families from Lansbury Lawrence and Clara Grant primary schools in Poplar, received free laptops and one year free broadband connection to assist with home learning, courtesy of the Inclusive Broadband Connected Communities project.
Read More17/12/2020
Residents select development partner for Teviot Estate regeneration
Poplar HARCA has appointed Housebuilder of the Year, Hill as joint venture partner to deliver the Teviot Estate regeneration, which could include more than 2,500 new homes, new green and play spaces, shops, community and faith facilities, and improved infrastructure.
Read More27/11/2020
Shop local this Christmas
With the great news that many businesses can re-open in London from Wednesday 2 December, we’re supporting local businesses, as part of Tower Hamlets’ #ShopLocal campaign.
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 More23/11/2020
New A12 noise barrier a first for the UK
A new barrier intended to dramatically reduce the impact of traffic noise on passers-by, has been fitted on the A12, next to Bromley-by-Bow station.
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