News
13/03/2020
Aberfeldy West
We began conversations in 2019 with 400 residents living in Aberfeldy West, on what they like about where they live, what improvements they’d like to see and whether they would support local redevelopment.
Read More28/02/2020
Deputy Mayor Justine Simons OBE officially opens Poplar Works
Poplar Works, an innovative new home for East London’s fashion economy was officially opened on 27th February 2020 by London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, Justine Simons OBE, who met with the building's first resident creatives, before inaugurating the project.
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 More17/02/2020
Build a Bike gives young people the opportunity to explore bike repair and maintenance
Poplar HARCA's youth service Spotlight recently teamed up with Bikeworks to give 18 young people the opportunity to explore bike repair and maintenance by constructing and deconstructing bikes straight from the manufacturing box.
Read More11/02/2020
Who’s the boss! Mayflower primary school visits the world of work at Poplar HARCA
33 year threes, from Mayflower primary school, exchanged their backpacks for briefcases as they visited Poplar HARCA's head office during World of Work Week on Tuesday 11th February.
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.
Read More17/06/2017
St Paul’s Way Festival
With summer now upon us, we’re kicking off festival season with a fun day event at St Paul’s Way.
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