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party in the east
how Emerge East is helping establish the Barking Riverside neighbourhood Pages 14-15
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Hours of activities and entertainment coming to Barking Riverside in the form of the Emerge East festival
how Emerge East is set to showcase and entertain as it returns for a fifth year at Barking Riverside on the Thames by Jon Massey
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ne of the benefits of the regeneration of London is the number and variety of free events organised by the developers and housing associations to attract new residents to their schemes and to entertain those who have already moved in. There are currently around 7,000 people living at Barking Riverside, a significant cohort, albeit less than a fifth of the 50,000 inhabitants that will call the development home should all 20,000 homes be built on the 443-acre site. Come Saturday, September 12, they and visitors to the area are set to welcome back Emerge East, a one-day event featuring live music, food traders, art, “wellbeing experiences” and workshops. Organised by housing association L&Q and the Mayor Of London – which are delivering the scheme alongside Bellway London, TfL and Uber Boat By Thames Clippers – the festival is set to run from 11am-9pm promising its “biggest line-up yet” as the annual event turns five. “Emerge East is a chance for visitors from across the capital to discover this distinctive part of east London,” said Sarah McCready, director of social infrastructure at Barking Riverside Limited. “Whether you come for the music, food, art, wellbeing, or for a family day out, the festival delivers an electric atmosphere where Barking Riverside’s diverse and creative spirit takes centre stage. “We have some really exciting announcements ahead, including revealing the headline DJ and Luke Jerram’s new installation, so we’re encouraging everyone to sign up via Eventbrite to be among the first to hear more.” While the full programme – co-curated with HemingwayDesign, known for its work organising Urban Village Fete on Greenwich Peninsula for many years – has yet to be revealed, we do know that The Home Cooks’ Taste Of Barking Riverside will be transforming residents into street food chefs for the day as they share family recipes with visitors. There will also be a Riverside Sauna with cold plunges and a
Emerge East is a chance for visitors from across the capital to discover this distinctive part of east London
rocking beats
Sarah McCready, Barking Riverside Ltd
Wellness Zone for attendees to unwind in. Another highlight will be the Emerging Makers Market in Station Square, with traders offering locally made products. Perhaps the two biggest attractions, however, will be a “major new interactive installation” from artist Luke Jerram, known for his inflatable versions of the Earth and the Moon, and the return of the Barking Riverside Block Party. The latter promises a live music takeover of the development with an open air stage featuring a mix of local performers, emerging talents and a closing set from “a very well-known DJ”. Barking Riverside is easily accessed via the Thames Clippers’ river bus service to Barking Riverside Pier or via Overground services on the Suffragette line to Barking Riverside station. The quickest route from Canary Wharf is to take the Elizabeth Line to Woolwich, then the river bus to Barking – a journey of around 22 minutes. For those interested in moving to Barking Riverside, L&Q is currently offering shared ownership properties at the scheme from £66,250 for a 25% share of a one-bed and incentives for reserving before September 12. Bellway is marketing apartments for private sale at the scheme with prices starting at £250,000. key details Emerge East is set to take place on Saturday, September 12 from 11am-9pm at Barking Riverside. The event is free to attend, with the full programme set to be unveiled in due course online. Go to emergeeast.uk for more details
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Left, all ages are welcome at Emerge East, with a wide range of activities on offer
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The 2026 programme has yet to be unveiled in full, but promises a set from a well-known DJ
Above and right, the festival is set to once again feature an open air stage with live music and DJ performances
Visitors can expect food traders and a makers’ market
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Square foot of space in this studio apartment at Java Wharf
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how this property in Shad Thames includes a mooring space for a boat and views over the River Neckinger Shad Thames, SE1 Guide: £399,950 Located on Java Wharf, a Grade II listed former Victorian warehouse, this studio apartment boasts a balcony overlooking the River Neckinger at the point where it meets the Thames. The first floor property, which measures a little over 400sq ft comprises a large open-plan space that includes the kitchen as well as a bathroom, complete with bath and shower. Part of the warehouse-rich Shad Thames area close to Tower Bridge, the current building sits on a site steeped in history. At various times it’s been a watermill linked to St Savior’s Abbey, a water-powered gunpowder factory that supplied the Mary Rose before being repurposed for industrial paper and, later, lead manufacturing. Latterly a warehouse for goods imported from the British empire, it was converted for
residential use in the 1980s with developers choosing to retain bare brickwork, winches and large signs to help preserve the heritage of the existing building. Locally the area is packed with bars, restaurants, cafés and other attractions including some of the capital’s most visited tourist destinations. The property is within walking distance of both London Bridge and Bermondsey stations for easy connections to Canary Wharf, the City and beyond.
In addition to the right to moor a boat, the apartment includes access to a large, communal roof terrace as well as underground parking and bike storage
at a glance
property details ● Daytime Concierge Service ● Chain free sale ● Views across the River Neckinger from the apartment’s balcony ● Close to London Bridge / Bermondsey ● Borough: Southwark ● Council tax band: D ● EPC: D ● Tenure: Share of freehold ● Secure stacker parking space ● No ground rent andersonrose.co.uk
key details To arrange a viewing or for more information about this property contact Anderson Rose by phone on 020 3324 0188. Go to andersonrose.co.uk Scan this code to find out more about this apartment
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LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCES Notice is given that: José Maria Domingos Simão Graça Leitão and Maria Cristea
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCES Notice is given that: Jora Singh Sohal
Have applied to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for: Tattoo and Piercing
Has applied to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for: Non Invasive Facial Massage, Micro Current Therapy Facial, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Gua Sha
Licence(s) for the premises: 415 Wick Lane, Unit G101, London, E3 2JG
Licence(s) for the premises: Unit 4 Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4QS
Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Service Manager Of Public Protection And Integrated Enforcement Division, 4th Floor Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ, WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a hearing before a Committee of the Council.
Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Service Manager Of Public Protection And Integrated Enforcement Division, 4th Floor Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ, WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a hearing before a Committee of the Council.
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCES
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCES
Notice is given that: Linh Duy Nguyen
Notice is given that: Manpreet Kaur
Has applied to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for: Manicure, Pedicure, Nails Extensions
Has applied to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for: Microneedling, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Radio Frequency HydroFacial, Dermaplaning and LED Light Therapy
Licence(s) for the premises: Biab N Pedi Studio, Studio D005, 415 Wick Lane, London, E3 2JG Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Service Manager Of Public Protection And Integrated Enforcement Division, 4th Floor Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ, WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a hearing before a Committee of the Council.
Licence(s) for the premises: MK Beauty London, Belisle House, 31 Pepper Street, London, E14 9RP Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Service Manager Of Public Protection And Integrated Enforcement Division, 4th Floor Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ, WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a hearing before a Committee of the Council.
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCES Notice is given that: Claudia Smith, Kate Jennings, Josephine Panel Has applied to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for: Tattooing Licence(s) for the premises: Claudia Smith, Kate Jennings, Josephine Panel - Wreath Of Iron, Unit 53, Containerville, 38-40 The Oval, London, E2 9DT Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Service Manager Of Public Protection And Integrated Enforcement Division, 4th Floor Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ, WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a hearing before a Committee of the Council.
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PUBLIC NOTICES PREMISES LICENCE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS LICENSING ACT 2003
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS LICENSING ACT 2003
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE
Notice is given that: Phillip Olney
Notice is given that: The People’s Letters, 395 Cambridge Heath Road
Notice is given that: Dario Chiesa
Has applied to London Borough of Tower Hamlets Licensing Authority for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
Has applied to London Borough of Tower Hamlets Licensing Authority for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
Has applied to London Borough of Tower Hamlets Licensing Authority for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
The premises are situated at: The Art House By Acrylicize, 30-36 Pritchard's Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9AP
The premises are situated at: The People’s Letters, 395 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9RA
The premises are situated at: Le Sorelle Motor Barge, 1 Thames Quay, London, E14 9SG
The licensable Activities And Timings Are: The on-premises provision of recorded music, live music, films, art and exhibitions from Monday to Sunday, 12.00-23.00.
The licensable Activities And Timings Are: Regulated entertainment: Films (Indoor), Live Music (Indoor), Recorded Music (Indoor) and Performances of Dance (Indoor) Monday to Sunday, 10.00-23.00, including Bank Holidays.
The licensable Activities And Timings Are: Sale of alcohol at the following times: Monday to Sunday, 08:00-23:00
The on-premises sale of alcohol from Monday to Sunday, 12.00-22.30. Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must give notice to: The Licensing Section, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ or email: licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk Website: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk Tel: 020 7364 5008 Representations must be received no later than 04/09/2026. The Application Record and Register may be viewed between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday during normal office hours at the above address. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is up to level 5 on the standard scale (unlimited fine).
Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must give notice to: The Licensing Section, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ or email: licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk Website: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk Tel: 020 7364 5008 Representations must be received no later than 26/08/2026. The Application Record and Register may be viewed between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday during normal office hours at the above address. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is up to level 5 on the standard scale (unlimited fine).
Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must give notice to: The Licensing Section, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ or email: licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk Website: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk Tel: 020 7364 5008 Representations must be received no later than 12/09/2026. The Application Record and Register may be viewed between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday during normal office hours at the above address. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is up to level 5 on the standard scale (unlimited fine).
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