Tower Hamlets Homes has commissioned major works on the Pelter Street (evens) and Baroness Road blocks. The contractor is yet to be announced.

We recommend that all residents of Pelter Street (evens) and Baroness Road blocks join the Newling North Estate email group to keep up to date. Email info@columbiatra.org.uk to request to join.

We still have room on the steering committee for residents to join. We have most blocks represented but would particularly welcome representatives from the following blocks: 1-12 Baroness Road, Georgina Gardens and 18-46 Pelter Street and Council tenants from all blocks who are currently underrepresented. Email vicechair@columbiatra.org.uk for more information.

We will post information of meetings about the works and notices from the contractor on this page.

12 August 2019 - The CTRA has requested and been sent copies of the surveys of the windows for2-14 Pelter Street, 1-12 and 13-21 Baroness Road, 1-20, 21-34 and 35-60 Old Market Square that were commissions by Tower Hamlets Homes. To request a copy of these surveys please email vicechair@columbiatra.org.uk

1 August 2019 - Residents will shortly be balloted on the paint colour for our internal communal areas. Please look out for paint samples that will be placed by communal areas. These will be followed by a letter to all residents who will be given two weeks to respond with their colour choice. The colour with the most votes will be painted in all stairwells and communal areas. Please make sure your vote is registered in good time.

17 May 2019 - The resident's Steering Committee met with Tower Hamlets Homes project management representatives yesterday where they were given a progress report of the works. The team also showed members of the Committee photographs of the concrete works currently taking place on Old Market Square. Minutes of the meeting will be available in due course.

9 May 2019 - The resident's major works steering committee will be meeting with THH to discuss the major works on 16 May 2019. If you have any major concerns you would like raised at this meeting, please email them vicechair@columbiatra.org.uk

30 April 2019 - The CTRA has organised a second meeting for residents of Old Market Sq, Georgina Gardens, Baroness Road, Pelter Street and Hackney Road blocks to discuss concerns, share knowledge and to enable residents to have their say before the steering committee meets with THH. The meeting will take place in the Dunmore Hut on Tuesday 30 April 2019 at 7pm.

30 March 2019 - The CTRA has organised a meeting for residents of Old Market Square, Pelter Street, Hackney Road and Baroness Road Blocks to select a steering committee to oversee the major works. Please come and ensure your block is represented.