Join in canal clean-up days The Lower Regents Coalition was founded in 2013 by Tower Hamlets residents with a shared appreciation of their local waterways. For details of canal clean-up events, open to all, visit… www.canalrivertrust.org.uk Don’t pollute with oil Waste cooking oil should not be poured down drains or sewers – it can lead to blockages, odour and vermin problems. see below Property News from Cable Street Community Gardens AT long last, spring has sprung and we are enjoying longer days and even some sunshine and warmth. Now is the perfect time for sowing and planting. Perfect crops, which are easy to grow and also look attractive, are mange tout and sugar snap peas. Both are climbers and need support in the form of a climbing frame or wigwam, and both can be sown in containers. Plant each seed about 5cm (2in) deep and about 10cm (4in) apart in double rows. Insert supports around the plants to allow them to climb and keep watering regularly. Mange tout means ‘eat all’ in French so there is no waste. With a delicious, sweet flavour, they are ideal in salads, stir fries or, even better, straight off the plant! They should be picked regularly, when small, for the best flavour. Unlike sugar snap peas, the pods do not fill out. Sugar snaps, as the name Waders on for canal spring clean VOLUNTEERS came together to improve a stretch of canal running through an estate in Stepney. Led by resident Dave Bedford, volunteers worked tirelessly for two days. They donned waders and, using a canoe, got into the water and planted reeds, lilies and sedges, all of which will improve the ecosystem and make it more attractive for passers-by. The work on the Grand Union Place estate, which is run by East Thames housing association, was organised by the Lower Regents Coalition, a community group which focuses on preserving waterways and surrounding green spaces. The group received funding from the Tower Hill Trust. Mr Bedford said: “This is a busy stretch of towpath, especially in spring and summer, and thanks to the Tower Hill Trust we are making it a desirable location for people to sit and spend time near rather than just pass through.” Shaique Choudhury, East Thames neighbourhood manager for the estate, said: “The coalition takes great pride in their work, and what they have done here is really impressive.” Recycling rewards Darren Rubin (back row, left), head teacher of St Pauls Primary, and year 2 pupils welcome guests at the launch of the Tower Hamlets Community Points recycling project BY JESSICA ODUBAYO A PILOT project to reward households in Shadwell for composting their food waste and recycling used cooking oil has been launched at St Paul’s Primary School. St Paul’s is one of four community projects and schools set to benefit from donations through the scheme, as well as Shapla Primary School, the St George Greening Project and St George Seniors Club. Residents earn donations for local projects by using both new and existing recycling facilities, including a new food waste composting service. Food waste will be processed and turned into compost for use on the St George’s Estate community gardens and orchard. Residents can also earn points by properly disposing of used cooking oil, recycling bulky waste and acting as recycling champions. Paul Wilson, community engagement manager at Eastend Homes, said: “Pouring used cooking oil down the drain has caused blockages and maintenance issues in our properties so we’re delighted to see residents being given an incentive to change their behaviour. “This a great way to help residents reduce the amount they are throwing away, while giving back to the community through charity donations.” Eastend Homes and waste contractor Urbaser fund the project, with support from London Metropolitan University. Javier Peiro, managing director of Urbaser, said the project would help boost recycling rates and enable community initiatives to grow and flourish. David Barraclough from London Metropolitan University said: “I’ve already got several student volunteers ready to help with the composting.” suggests, are sweeter and should be picked as soon as the pods plump out when they make a characteristic ‘snapping’ sound when bent. Now is also a good time to plant summer flowering bulbs such as lilies and nerines outdoors. Again, these can be planted in containers as well as directly into well-mulched soil. Whatever you plan, enjoy the start of what hopefully will be a great growing season. ONE of the borough’s newest developments will feature three new public squares, market gardens and a historical art trail. Clipper Wharf, part of the new London Dock development, will offer 1,800 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, a 375m promenade and a quayside pedestrian street. London Dock is just moments from key landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks and the City. The development will boast a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, treatment room, squash court and virtual golf suite. It will feature six acres of public open space including a major new civic square and 486 affordable homes, in a mix of tenures including social rent and properties for first time buyers. Developers have also provided land for a new secondary school for 1,200 students. Call 7971 7880, email sales@londondock.co.uk or visit www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/new-homes/london/wapping/ london-dock/clipper-wharf London Borough of Tower Hamlets INDUSTRIAL LAND TO LET Bromley Hall Road, E14 0LF (3825 m2) Closing date 29.05.2015 Enquiries: 020 7364 4084 www.towerhamlets.gov.uk 20 – 26 APRIL 2015 N E W S F R OM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 25
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