Step inside… Open House gives people the opportunity to get inside some of London’s amazing architecture. Dozens of buildings are opening their doors in Tower Hamlets – see the full list at… www.openhouselondon.org.uk Open House at charity Charity Providence Row, in Spitalfields, provides facilities for homeless and vulnerably housed people. www.providencerow.org.uk Property A CHARITY which provides facilities for homeless and vulnerably housed people will open its doors to the public this month as part of Open House weekend, the annual festival of architecture. Homelessness charity Providence Row in Wentworth Street, Spitalfields, will be open on Saturday, September 20, showcasing its RIBA Award winning resource centre (pictured) alongside its older buildings. Its new building is inserted into a narrow gap within the densely packed properties and streets around Spitalfields, providing workshop, studio, storage and office facilities for working with homeless people. Providence Row will be open from 1-5pm, with hourly tours for a maximum of eight people per tour taking place. The last entry is at 4pm. Mixed reactions to Gateway plans BY STAFF REPORTER PLANS for improvement works at a sheltered housing scheme in Bow were presented to residents at an open public consultation event on September 1. Gateway Housing Association, which runs Vic Johnson House in Armagh Road, hosted the event and invited residents to review the proposals, discuss the plans with designers and staff, ask questions and comment on the scheme. About a dozen older residents may have to move out of which includes an overhaul of the heating system and other amenities. One resident said he attended the consultation event but was still worried about the prospect of having to leave the home he has lived in for years. “I don’t want to move, even with the option of coming back in two to three years’ time. All those I’ve spoken to are very depressed about the plans,” he told East End Life. A spokeswoman for the housing association said many residents appreciated that there was never a good time to undertake improvement works, and following the consultation, were understanding the benefit to them and their neighbours once the works are complete. “Understandably some of those consulted remain concerned that the proposals would cause anxiety and upheaval for many vulnerable residents,” she said. “It is this aspect that Gateway Housing Association is working hard to deliver, providing advice and support throughout the process.” The spokeswoman said Gateway would also be working with residents to find the best accommodation available to meet their needs while the proposed READY... SET ...LET! LE ET! their homes to facilitate the major programme of improvement, works are underway. REA ADY Y... S SET . guaranteed rent with hamletts 3 1-5 Years GuaraGuaranteed anteed Rent 3 Start Rent Immediately Imm ediately 3 No Fee 3 No Commission n 3 No Void Periods Period s 3 Full Manageme Management ent 3 Dedicated Mai ntenance Team Maintenance FRIEF FR IRI EIE DNND A A & R RECR* EFEF REFE£5005 RE EIVE3 Free Inventory R and Quarterly Inspec tio Inventory Quarterly Inspection Refurbishment Energy Performance Gas Safety Electrical aranteed r rent h tt ΎdĞƌŵƐĂŶĚĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐĂƉƉůLJ RE R CEC EI IV EVE E gua ment & Maintenance rformance Certificate y c0 0 c call ca now: 020 8980 3377 236 roman road, london, e2 0ry email: info@hamletts.com tel: 020 8980 3377 fax: 020 8980 9434 3 Free Refurbishm 3 Free Energy Pe 3 Free Gas Safety y Certificate Free 3 Free Electrical S Safety Certificate 8 – 14 SEPTEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 25
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