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  1. Shop at John Lewis and vote for our good cause

    We've been selected as one of three local projects operating in Stratford, Newham, to be supported by the John Lewis ‘Community Matters’ scheme.

    This means that starting this...

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    Thu, 2012-02-02 10:19
  2. Young mothers see in the new year with a smile

    Young mothers and their babies at Focus E15 Foyer had a Christmas and New Year to remember after local charity East Potential was given a £5,000 donation from the Blackwood...

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    Wed, 2012-01-25 15:14
  3. New year, new affordable homes for Waltham Forest

    First time home buyers in Waltham Forest can start their 2012 search anew with the release of Frederic Street - our brand new affordable development in the heart of Walthamstow. ...

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    Mon, 2012-01-23 15:17
  4. A new legacy from the Games - 675 social rented homes nominated to London boroughs

    • Hundreds of much needed new social rented homes for Londoners at East Village (the new legacy identity for the Olympic Village)
    • Launch of Lettings Strategy for social rented...
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    Mon, 2012-01-23 13:55
  5. Newham families get new homes for the new year

    Ten local families are off to a fresh start in time for the new year, thanks to East Thames transformation of seven empty run down properties into 10 new family sized homes in...

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    Tue, 2012-01-17 10:48
  6. New year, new affordable homes in the Docklands

    First time home buyers in Tower Hamlets can start their 2012 search anew with the release of Benedict Court - our brand new affordable development in the Isle of Dogs, Tower...

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    Mon, 2012-01-16 11:44
  7. The way we watch TV is changing

    Across the UK, traditional TV (analogue) is switching to digital TV. For some parts of the UK, including Essex, this has happened already. For London the switchover is planned to start from...

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    Wed, 2012-01-11 09:53
  8. We're stamping out bribery

    The Bribery Act 2010, which came into force on 1 July 2011, updates the UK’s bribery law and clarifies the consequences of giving and receiving bribes for both individuals and...

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    Tue, 2012-01-10 15:33
  9. Derelict garages transformed into happy homes for Christmas

    The transformation of seven unused garage sites in Walthamstow and Woodford Green into 63 beautiful homes is almost complete, with the first six families receiving their keys in time for...

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    Mon, 2011-12-12 12:36
  10. Helping residents look after their homes this winter

    As the temperature drops the likelihood of excess condensation and frozen water pipes increases. The following tips should help you avoid the winter misery these problems can...

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    Thu, 2011-12-08 17:41
  11. East Village launched as the new, legacy identity for the Athletes Village

    London’s new neighbourhood that breaks the mould for UK residential developments and directly responds to the capital’s critical need for new housing.

    The first leading legacy...

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    Wed, 2011-12-07 09:24
  12. Tackling housing fraud

    When somebody with a housing association home rents it out without permission or obtains a home through providing false information, they are guilty of housing fraud. They are using up...

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    Mon, 2011-12-05 11:24
  13. East Thames secures affordable homes funding

    East Thames’ new homes development programme was given a boost this week after they signed a contract with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to secure £13.2 million of affordable homes...

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    Fri, 2011-12-02 17:16
  14. Help us improve our repairs service

    We know from your feedback that our repairs service and the way we maintain your home has a big impact on you and how satisfied you are with our services.  You have told us that we...

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    Thu, 2011-12-01 09:56
  15. Register your interest - wheelchair adapted apartment in Tower Hamlets

    Benedict Court, Tower Hamlets - Wheelchair adapted apartment

    Register your interest today for a fully adapted one bedroom apartment on the ground...

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    Wed, 2011-11-30 16:46
  16. Newly weds get the perfect wedding gift money can’t buy

    Ocean Estate newly weds Mr and Mrs Khan received the perfect wedding gift to set them up for the future as they both secured permanent employment, after graduating from an employment skills...

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    Wed, 2011-11-30 15:17
  17. Paper Mill Place wins Waltham Forest Design Award

    Paper Mill Place, our largest new build development in Waltham Forest was crowned ‘Best Residential Scheme’ in the borough’s annual design awards.

    As the first major housing...

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    Tue, 2011-11-29 16:16
  18. Don't forget the rent

    We know that December and January can be difficult months when it comes to household finances, what with all the Christmas presents, family dinners and festive parties. But it’s really...

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    Mon, 2011-11-28 11:50
  19. Supported arts, training and housing centre a UK first

    A ground breaking £7.5million facility that offers arts, training and supported housing for disabled and disadvantaged people was opened this week in Ongar, Essex, by HRH The Earl of Wessex...

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    Fri, 2011-11-25 15:57
  20. Londoners need £87,000 salary to buy average price property

    The average Londoner would need to triple their salary to £87,000 to buy an average price property in the capital, according to a report launched Wednesday by the National Housing...

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    Thu, 2011-11-24 16:44

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