Newham Council to deliver hundreds of new homes for residents above existing blocks
Posted: 14 Dec 2020 by

Newham Cabinet approves new modular homes programme to scope potential for building new homes on top of existing council blocks, by wholly owned housing company, Populo Living. Initial phase could see more than 200 new genuinely affordable homes at social rent, delivered across Newham starting from 2021/22. This new form of land supply, using the roof areas of existing buildings has the potential to deliver many hundreds of new affordable homes in the borough during the next few years, is part of Mayor Fiaz’s ambitious to accelerate housing delivery in the borough.
Populo Living appoint Vistry Partnerships to deliver 182 homes and community hub in Plaistow
Posted: 14 Oct 2020 by Populo Living

Plaistow Hub will provide much needed homes and regenerate the area around Plaistow Underground station. It will also include a new library, community centre and local facilities. The project is helping to fund 112 affordable homes across Newham.
Construction milestone reached despite Coronavirus
Posted: 17 Aug 2020 by Populo Living

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has pledged to keep her foot on the pedal to build thousands of new affordable homes in Newham, despite coronavirus’ impact in the borough. She was speaking at the ‘topping out ceremony’ of The Didsbury, East Ham, which marks the end of the first phase of the £35.8m residential development by Newham Council’s housing delivery company, Populo Living.