News
06/06/2025
Making a splash with BBC London: inside our inspiring women’s boat club
In the heart of East London, our women's boat club has been making a splash, as it featured on both BBC Radio London and BBC London News on Thursday 5 June.
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Is your e-bike battery safe?
Electric bikes and scooters are a smart and eco-friendly way to get around – but did you know they’re also the fastest-growing cause of fires in London? Most of these fires happen at home while charging. But batteries are also being thrown into bins and later crushed, which can cause fires in waste trucks and near buildings.
It may seem worrying but by following a few simple safety steps, you can help protect yourself, your neighbours, and your home.
09/05/2025
From Botswana to Bow: Charles’ journey to finding home in east London
After years of renting in London, Charles recently took a big step - he bought his own home in Bow through the shared ownership scheme. Raised in Botswana, and living in different parts of the world, Charles relocated to the UK 6 years ago and now calls Poplar Riverside in east London his home.
Read More06/05/2025
Our performance rated strong by Regulator
We’re pleased to confirm that we’ve received a positive G1 V2 C1 grading following our recent In-Depth Assessment (IDA) by the Regulator of Social Housing.
Read More30/04/2025
Help us look after your lifts
Lifts are very important in our community. Many people rely on them to move up and down in their building every day - especially older residents, people with disabilities, and parents with buggies.
Read More24/04/2025
Tower Hamlets hero: Dave Tull bags Civic Award
We’re proud to share that Dave Tull, Engagement Manager in our Housing team, has been honoured with a Tower Hamlets Civic Award for outstanding voluntary service to the community.
Read More02/04/2025
Karolina’s shared ownership journey: finding home in east London
For Karolina, buying her first home was more than just a financial decision - it was about finding a place where she could truly feel at home.
Read More26/03/2025
Meet Jon – our future Chair
We’re proud to announce that Jon Lord will become the new Chair of our Board, in June.
Read More21/03/2025
Save money with new extractor fans and LED lights
Spring is upon us, but it doesn’t mean mould and damp can’t develop in your home - especially if there’s too much moisture in the air from cooking, showering, or other everyday activities. To help with this, our team has been installing extractor fans and LED lights to keep your homes and buildings, dry, and energy-efficient - which also helps save money on energy bills.
Read More19/03/2025
A new homeopathy clinic is coming to The Feldy
We’re excited to announce that a new homeopathy clinic is opening at the Feldy centre in Aberfeldy Square this April. The new service, in partnership with Homeopathy UK, will give local residents access to natural and holistic healthcare right in the heart of our community.
Please join us for the grand opening event on Thursday 10 April!
14/03/2025
Your feedback makes a difference
Last autumn, we asked residents to share your thoughts in our Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) survey. We wanted to hear what you think about our services and where we can do better. A huge thank you to everyone who took part – the results are now in!
Read More03/03/2025
Amplifying voices and celebrating heritage: Angel’s commitment to inclusion
We believe diversity is a strength, and is one of the things that makes Tower Hamlets so special. Since joining Poplar HARCA, marketing and communications officer Angel has been a real champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), leading campaigns that challenge perceptions, amplify underrepresented voices, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of east London.
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