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15/10/2020
Injunction against repeat parking offender
We successfully obtained an injunction against a resident causing persistent problems parking at Island Point.
Read More13/10/2020
Community Alcohol Partnerships Survey
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) is conducting a survey to find out about residents' experiences of young people drinking in public places in Tower Hamlets.
Read More12/10/2020
Keeping safe during fireworks season
We love fireworks season, but it comes with its dangers. Check out our top tips on how to help keep your community safe during this period.
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 More30/09/2020
Asma’s Make and Mend workshops
Poplar resident, Asma Begum, is making use of her experience and love of textiles, crafts and upcycling to provide FREE, weekly Make and Mend workshops for the local community.
Read More29/09/2020
Poplar HARCA Cafés – cafes for the community
Let us introduce you to your soon to be new best friends: Poplar HARCA Café Chefs Ollie and Vanessa.
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.
Read More23/09/2020
Coronavirus Covid-19: business tenants
We know your health and that of your family and staff, will be your primary concern at the moment. We are also aware that trading continues to be significantly affected by the pandemic.
Read More18/09/2020
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.
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