RSG 23 Oct 2025
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Resident Steering Group‘ meetings happen every few months.
Kings Crescent residents can apply to be in the RSG and it is a chance to meet with Hackney’s Regeneration Team, architects, builders etc to discuss the plans for the next round of new buildings and refurbishment of existing blocks on the South of Kings Crescent Estate

Notes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting held on 23rd October 2025

Present:
Cllr Clare Potter (CP) (Chair) – late
Paul Cushion (PC) (Theobalds Court)
Karsten Hartman (KH) (Wallington Court)

Kathy MacEwan (KM) (Kimpton Court)
Patricia Sim (Theobalds Court)
Emley Pine (EP) (Bramfield Court)

In Attendance:
Ron Greenwood (RG)
Carol Squires (CS)
Menekse Saitoglu
John Morris (minutes)
Lee Walsh (LW)
Tom Roberts (TR)
LB Hackney
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Mulalley
HHB Architects

1.0
Introductions and apologies
Action

Apologies were received from Peter Douglas, Rowena Scarborough, Ellie Virk. Cllr Potter gave advanced notice that she would be late.
CS chaired the meeting in Cllr Potter’s absence.

2.0
Notes of previous meeting held 9th July 2025 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda

One correction to the last minutes: item 4.1, Jane Kaye should be Joanna Kaye, Mulalley RLO.
The rest of the minutes were agreed.

3.0
Project update – Lee Walsh

3.1

3.2

LW gave an update on Mulalley’s activities since the last meeting and proposed timings for future events. Presentation slides are attached with these minutes.
● S73 planning application due to be submitted Nov 2025. This seeks approval of the changes made to the original, consented application from 2021. Outcome of this expected March 2026. It is hoped that the process of seeking approval from the Building Safety Regulator will conclude in Sept 2026. Mulalley hope to be able to start on site Oct 2026.
● Some live services are still being uncovered.
● Sewer diversion works along Casbeard St will start early in the new year and last approx. 12 weeks. Casbeard St will be closed to traffic but the footpath retained, protected by Heras fencing.
● Ground remediation will continue until Spring 2026.
● Site investigations will continue until Aug/Sept 2026 to align with anticipated Building Safety Regulator approval around the same time.
● LW illustrated façade investigation locations on the slides. Scaffolding will be erected at these points. The intention is to start and complete the investigations between November and December.
● Joanne, the RLO’s role was explained. (See slide).
● Communications: monthly newsletters will be established, supplemented by bulletins on specific issues. The Comms. portal will be set up once building work starts on site. In the meantime, LW suggested a work group with residents and relevant Mulalley staff to tailor comms for this particular scheme.

Questions/comments

EP – can we share Joanna’s number with residents?
LW – yes.

EP – will sewer diversion works affect the trees at the end of Murrain Rd?
LW – not the trees but some street furniture might have to be relocated

KH – will the road be renewed after the diversion works are completed?
LW – it will be repaired and properly resurfaced at the end of the construction works

KM – what is the current approach to Social Value? It would be good to hear from Julian’s successor and get a sense of what resources might be available from the SV team at this stage.
LW – Amber, in the Social Value team is available and Julian’s successor as Head of Social Value, Christina Byrne will introduce herself very soon. A budget has been allocated for all 3 schemes in Hackney that Mulalley are working on, with Kings Crescent benefitting from the majority of it. LW and Christina will meet to agree what is left from the current SV allocation, pre construction phase.

KM felt that there should be some support left in the budget for the garden project, from Julian Sanz’s time.
LW suggested that Kathy email him with her/the TRA’s assumptions to prompt him to discuss with Head of SV.

EP – is there still money available to fund youth workers? Remi (TRA Chair) has asked if this can be extended pending the outcome of a National Lottery application.
LW wished to make it clear that there was never a commitment to fund these roles. The support provided was to pay for a shortfall temporarily following a previous unsuccessful external funding bid.

Kathy to email Lee

4.0
Overview of S73 planning application – Tom Roberts

4.1

4.2

TR gave a comprehensive presentation on all aspects of design and other elements of the Section 73 application that seeks approval for the parts of the scheme amended since the original application. Presentation slides accompany these minutes. There were also brick sample boards available in the meeting room.

Questions/comments

KH – can TR confirm that heights of blocks hasn’t changed?
TR – no heights have changed but there have been some increases in roof parapets (of approx. 0.5 of a metre) to keep maintenance workers on the roofs safe.

CS – is there an impact on room sizes following reconfigurations?
TR – some rooms have been redesigned to create new layouts for fire separation

PC – have flats been made smaller to allow for 2nd staircases?
TR – Some 2 beds have become 1 beds. Minimum size of 70sq m for a 2 bed has been retained.
RG confirmed that the scheme is still viable even though there are some different sized flats. The overall number of homes is the same.

EP queried the dark brick on the external elevations of DZ4. She believes it will feel oppressive. Currently the sunlight bounces off the light coloured brickwork of phase 1 blocks. Could we ask that a survey is carried out of residents’ perceptions and preferences on the brick colour?
TR – we feel that it will not be as dark as feared.
KH asked if the choice of brick is a cost issue.
RG confirmed not.
KH – light coloured brick can look beautiful.
KM – while a dark brick looks good on some buildings, it does seem that a lighter brick would work better here. Could we visit some developments where the proposed type of brick has been used?
CS suggested taking this issue away from this meeting and Source will carry out a simple poll of potentially affected residents to gauge views while the idea of a lighter brick colour is being reviewed by HHb, Mulalley and LBH

EP – how tall will the new buildings be?
TR – DZ4 will be 6 stories high. No additional stories have been added.

KM asked if a more detailed impression of what it would be like to walk around a new block could be produced.
KH – Kimpton and Wallington Ct residents will be facing the tallest building so it would be good to get a better sense of how this would feel.
TR – there will be a model but it won’t show brick colours.

Balconies
PC – re south side new balconies; will they have solid floors?
TR – yes, they have to be solid.

Landscaping/public realm
EP raised the issues that there have been with the Murrain Rd play equipment; residents wouldn’t want these replicated in the new courtyards. Equipment needs to be able to be maintained by the management team after completion.
TR – LBH have hopefully learnt lessons from phase 1&2 play arrangements. RG confirmed this. TR will check back with MUF what current thinking is on play equipment.

EP – will sound from the new courtyards be similar to existing behind new blocks? Is there a way the sound from play can be mitigated?
TR – the nw courtyards will be bigger, more open and MUF have designed in trees that should dampen down noise.

KM – leading on from Dinah Bornat’s work, has there been enough consideration given to the way children navigate their way safely around the estate and between play spaces? There will still be vehicles moving round the estate, drawings still show vehicle routes. Bikes deliveries speed through. Could routes be designed so they read less like roads? PC added that bikes and e scooters can be dangerous when driving through; the play street needs better segregation from this.
TR acknowledged there is a conflict between ‘doorstep play’ and children’s ability to move around and make noise.
CS suggested picking these items up at the exhibition, provisionally organised for 2nd December.

CP asked whether the planning application will be considered by the Planning Committee or by delegated authority to officers.
RG – delegated unless there are material objections.

Source

Tom to speak to MUF re play facilities

5.0
ITLA update – Source

5.1
CS – Source have continued to hold monthly drop ins during the summer. The MUGA consultation has been a key topic over these months.

We have also circulated some revised terms of reference for the steering group and JM asked members, by email what motivates them to attend meetings and to invite suggestions on how the group can play a more active role in the development proposals. JM summarised the responses – most who answered said they came to RSG meetings to keep informed of current progress and for updates. It was also apparent that we need to be clearer with residents on what they can influence and what is presented to them as information. The quality of the consultation material was also raised and the presentations tonight have been an improvement, particularly in terms of ‘readability’ on the screen.

CS – we also looked at what could usefully be a regular agenda item.
CP, reflecting previous discussion, suggested Social Value.

EP – at TRA meetings we try to ask residents what they want, so it would be useful to know what money might be available and when.
LW reminded the meeting that their Social Value budget has to be spread across 3 estates and this budget in the pre-construction phase is limited. It will be larger when construction starts. Mulalley would like to see a ‘shopping list’ of suggestions that doesn’t just funnel all the money to youth activities. He repeated that a working group of residents and Mulalley staff could start to address some of these issues. KM endorsed this approach as a way of keeping the TRA involved and valued.

CS suggested deferring further discussion on the group’s terms of reference but adding Social Value as a regular agenda item. CP suggested further discussions on our approach to the governance of the RSG could take place at the next partnership meeting which is the regular meeting between CP, Source and LBH officers.

6.0
Any other business

6.
There was no further business

7.0
Date of next meeting

7.1
CS suggested 21st January and 25th March 2026 with the exhibition for all residents taking place on 2nd December.

A copy of the minutes and the accompanying presentation slides from Mulally can be found HERE

Winter Market 2025
2025-11-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Kings Crescent Winter Market
Following the success of previous Winter Markets we are doing it again!
You can do some shopping, consume delicious food & drinks, there will be glitter tattoos, crafts and activities for the kids, and even a visit from Santa!!
Sign up here if you’d like to have a stall: https://forms.gle/x8XAgiLRntvERJCW6
The Residents Association (TRA) will be available at the market to chat to residents and hear ideas that you may have for future events and activities etc

Estate Regeneration Public Event
2025-12-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
See here for more information and history of the project: https://hackney.gov.uk/kings-crescent-estate

KC RSG 20 Jan 2026
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Notes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting held on 20th January 2026

Present:
Cllr Clare Potter (CP) (Chair)
Residents:
PC, KM, EP, PD

In Attendance:
Ron Greenwood (RG)
Joe Stancer (JS)
Carol Squires (CS)
Menekse Saitoglu (MS)
John Morris (JM) (minutes)
Lee Walsh (LW)

LB Hackney
LB Hackney
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Mulalley

1.0
Introductions and apologies
Action

Apologies were received from Jill Walker-Murrain, Ellie Virk, Karsten Hartman, Ewan Stone, Alfred Fiorentini, Gouri Ghosh.

2.0
Notes of previous meeting held 23rd October 2025 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda

One action on page 4 of the previous minutes remains: Tom to speak to MUF re play facilities . LW to remind Tom (Roberts of HHB). The rest of the minutes were agreed.

LW

3.0
Project update – Lee Walsh

3.1

3.2

LW gave an update on Mulalley’s activities since the last meeting and proposed timings for future events. Presentation slides are attached with these minutes. [Slides HERE]

Questions/comments

EP noted that the hoarding for DZ6S seemed to be going up. RG confirmed struts are in place. LW to further investigate this.

KM raised the concerns that may be expressed at the loss of the play street for 3 months. LW clarified that there will not be a loss of space but that there needs to be temporary access from Green Lanes provided for emergency vehicles as a result of the sewer diversion works. CP noted concerns and asked that the changes to the play street happen asap to minimise disruption during the Spring and Summer seasons.

EP addressed the general issue of children’s play and complaints from some residents about noise. In the longer term, can residents be assured that LBH, when marketing new flats, will make it clear that they are situated on an estate with many families?

RG – new MUGA plans will start to be developed in the Spring. LBH are aware of how intensively the courtyards are used. There will be a management strategy in place for public realm as part of the planning application.

PC asked how the decommissioning of parking spaces will be managed. RG – some spaces have already been taken out of use. The process will be phased and LBH think there will be enough spaces for existing users. Regen. Team are working closely with the Parking team. RG and JS will hold surgeries to deal with queries and concerns with the proposed parking restrictions, supplemented by Source drop ins (first Wednesday of every month).

LW

4.0
Feedback from 2/12/25 exhibition – Joe Stancer

4.1

4.2

JS presented the outcomes of December’s consultations. The comments from the exhibition held on 2/12 were generally positive about the development and the survey on brick colours resulted in an overwhelming vote in favour of the lighter colour (57 in favour of the lighter brick, 7 in favour of the current, darker red colour). There was also an invitation to RSG to suggest ways to canvass views on the proposed Weston Court, Green Lanes façade artwork. See attached slides.

EP asked about wider publicity for artwork ideas. Could the Youth Club be involved? KM suggested a history of the estate as a theme; she had been impressed by a mural at Regents Park Estate, LB Camden that featured people who used to live there. CP noted the work that went into the history project and the photography project 10 years ago.

PC thought the model at the exhibition was very helpful to help residents understand the phase 3&4 plans.

CS asked how the outcomes from the exhibition are to be communicated, noting that residents have expressed frustration in the past at being consulted but then not finding out the outcomes of that consultation.

It was agreed that feedback should be produced before news of the outcome of the planning application. In order to do this more quickly, LW offered Mulalley to produce the publicity from material written by LBH.

LBH/Mulalley

5.0
Social Value

5.1
CS observed that residents were unsure about how they can influence social value contributions.

LW – Christina Byrne, Social Value Manager at Mulalley has been in touch with KM re some funding for allotments and will be making further contact soon to scope out what Mulalley can offer. CS – can she come to the March RSG? LW to check her availability over the next 2 months to get KC social value engagement moving.

LW reminded the meeting that Mulalley have one fund to spread across the 3 projects it is working on in Hackney at the moment, although KC is the largest. There will be significantly more money available once formally in contract and on site. Mulalley currently fund the local food bank. The meeting called for Mulalley to publicise more what it is funding; LW to co-ordinate this information for the RSG. As before, LW suggested that residents draw up a ‘shopping list’ of needs for Mulalley to use to target its funding. EP made the point that similar exercises have taken place in the past and she would feel reluctant to ask everyone again to elicit the same information.

Getting residents involved in these kinds of exercises has proved difficult. KM suggested setting up a stall outside Hackney Showroom to gather views. LW warned of managing expectations.

LW

LW

6.0
ITLA update, RSG terms of reference – Source

6.1
CS expressed It was noted that there were more apologies from residents than attended. Our summary paper (attached) indicates that general motivations for being an RSG member and attending meetings was to receive updated information and to be kept informed. Source can offer induction training/workships for residents interested in becoming RSG members. It was agreed that Source will target publicity/invitations to unrepresented blocks (e.g. social housing blocks at the west end of Murrain Road).

Residents at this meeting all agreed that they found the meetings very useful, otherwise they would not know what’s going on. JM suggested that now that Mulalley updates with clear presentations are a key part of the agenda, residents might find attending meetings more informative.

It was agreed that an open event in the summer to mark the completion of the planning process would be organised to attract and inform residents.

CS reminded the meeting that Source will continue its drop ins every first Wednesday of each month. Timings to be reviewed, to 4.30 to 6.30 or 5.00 to 7.00, subject to the availability of HS space.

Source

Source, LBH, Mulalley

7.0
AOB

7.1
i) PD reported that the run off from jet-washed wheels of construction vehicles could be causing drain blockages. LW to raise this with the relevant team, look at fitting silt filters to drains and carry out a drain survey. Mulalley have permission from Thames Water to deal with drain blockages now.

ii) PD also raised the issue of the slope around the new DZ6S hoardings that could become very muddy and difficult to navigate when access to the bus stop on Green Lanes is restricted by the hoarding. LW to check this on site.

iii) MS reported that most questions she receives are around start on site dates. LW could not provide a definite date as the time the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) may take to provide approval is unknown. But the aspiration is still to start on site towards the end of 2026/start of 2027.

KM asked how long it may take to mobilise for a start on site once BSR approval is received. LW – not long but contracts with sub contractors and final procurements will need to completed after approvals, which could take approx. 2 months.

iv) EP asked why the lights on hoardings had to be so bright and why some are pink, some white. LW will check with relevant team; some may still be waiting for shrouds to be fitted. Also to check colours!

v) EP also noted that leaseholders’ estate lighting bills have increased by approx. £400 p.a. Are Mulalley using estate lighting that is paid for by owners? LW confirmed not.

LW

LW

LW

8.0
Date of next meeting
Tuesday 17/3/26 at 7pm

Resident Meeting 22 Jan 7.30pm
2026-01-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Minutes
22 January 2026 7.30 – 9pm
Kings Crescent TRA Community Update Meeting

Attended by:
Remi B (Chair), Kathy M (Vice Chair), Emley (Treasurer), Jill WM, Isadora CM, Ingrid C, Sarah W, Allesandro S, Ellie V, (& another resident).
Summary (by Otter.ai)
The TRA community meeting on January 22, 2026, covered several key points. Remi announced the approval of CDF funding for youth trips and National Lottery applications for a youth club and summer project. EP discussed resident participation in funding decisions and the need for better communication about hot water issues. Kathy M highlighted gardening initiatives, including allotment plots and a community lunch. EP updated on construction plans, including utility diversions and the possible creation of a new play area. The meeting also touched on the need for better community consultation and the potential creation of a WhatsApp group for communication.
Action Items

[ ] @EP – Create and publish the gardening event listing on the community website (using the provided poster and event details)
[ ] Coordinate a mail-out (physical post) to every flat about available allotment plots and sign-up details for the February 22 event
[ ] Send the gardening event poster to the steering/website lead so it can be published and an event created online
[ ] Send an email to the Hackney housing officer to follow up on estate issues
[ ] Contact neighbours in the affected blocks to inform them about the hot water issue and encourage reports
[ ] Send an email to Mulalley/contact liaison tomorrow to raise concerns and request action about the new bright lights and their placement
[ ] Send a message to all residents closer to the meeting date and invite Hackney staff for the community/ETRA meeting on April 16; collect issues to raise on blocks before the meeting
[ ] Follow up with Mulalley about providing two higher raised beds for the allotments and chase progress on the agreed commitment
[ ] Set up a WhatsApp community group (admin-only posting or locked channel) to facilitate one-way communications from the committee and coordinate admins

Outline
Estate Update and Youth Club Funding

CDF has been approved, which will fund trips for estate kids to bowling and cinema plus gardening events and compost etc.
Youth club is not operational yet, but applications for National Lottery funding for the youth club and a summer project have been submitted.
EP mentions that residents can be part of the panel to choose funding recipients for the new Resident Participation Grant.
No other estate issues will be discussed as Hackney staff not present.

Hot Water Issues and Resident Participation

Resident asks about hot water issues in Ardley Court, confirms that many residents are affected.
EP explains that communal boiler systems require multiple reports before Hackney acknowledges the issue.
Resident suggests creating a spreadsheet to track reports, similar to what they do for elevator issues.
Residents discuss the importance of reporting issues and setting up block group chats for better communication.

Gardening and Allotment Plots

Kathy updates on gardening activities, mentioning a mailout to residents about available plots.
There are 68 plots (a few available), including communal ones, and an event is planned for February 22nd to sign up new participants.
In March, a lunch event is planned for allotment users to discuss planning for the growing season and get compost funded by CDF.
EP asks for a poster to be sent for the February event to be posted on the website.

Construction and Planning Updates

EP provides an update on the construction phase, mentioning groundwork and utility diversions.
There will be temporary road closures for sewer diversion, affecting Casper Road for 12 weeks.
EP discusses the impact of construction on green spaces and the need for better communication with Hackney.
Kathy mentions the social value fund and the need for more positive news in the newsletter.

Community Engagement and Social Value

Importance of community engagement and the need for more open meetings.
EP mentions the steering group meetings and the role of resident liaison officers in addressing resident concerns.
Social value fund and the need for ideas for future projects.
Discussed the importance of community consultation and the potential for a temporary kids’ play area.

Artwork and Community Consultation

Upcoming project to create artwork under Weston Court along Green Lanes, involving community consultation.
Suggests involving local artists and residents in the project, including children.
The idea of a mural featuring local residents’ faces and historical elements is discussed.
EP emphasizes the need for more open meetings with Hackney and Mulalley to involve the community in decision-making.

Events and Community Activities

Upcoming events, including an over-60s disco, a women’s mezze night, and a charity event for miscarriage awareness.
The street party is planned for June 11th, with potential for changes due to construction work (Remi to check).
EP suggests using the far pathway for static items like bouncy castle to avoid blocking fire brigade entry.
Allesandro proposes creating a WhatsApp community for better communication, which is supported by the group (admins only able to post).

Committee Meetings and Future Planning

EP mentions the need for a committee meeting to discuss upcoming events and issues.
The next community and ETRA meeting is scheduled for April 16th, with a focus on estate issues as well as community update.
EP discusses the end of CDF funding and the need to plan for the next tax year.
The group discusses the importance of delegating tasks and creating lists for better organization.

All minutes from TRA and Steering Group meetings are available on our website:
https://kingscrescent.org/events-and-meetings/
Plus here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a7LJqGqoVjfx537yTH1NDjCoZ3QhbqDc?usp=sharing
Minutes taken by Otter.ai, processed by Emley, to be approved at the next meeting.

Miscarriage awareness charity event
2026-03-14 14:00 - 22:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
https://my-my-dreams.sumupstore.com/product/miscarriage-awareness-sponsored-walk-and-event

KC RSG 17 March 2026
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Hackney Showroom, Murrain Road, London, N4 2GD
Notes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting held on 17th March 2026

Present:
Cllr Clare Potter (CP) (Chair)
Residents:
RB, JWM, GG, ES, KM, EP, PD, EV, KH

In Attendance:
Ron Greenwood (RG)
Joe Stancer (JS)
Carol Squires (CS)
John Morris (JM) (minutes)
Lee Walsh (LW)
Christina Byrne (CB)

LB Hackney
LB Hackney
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Source Partnership (ITLA)
Mulalley
Mulalley

1.0
Introductions and apologies
Action

Apologies were received from Alfred Fiorentini, Paul Cushion, Menekse Saitoglu

2.0
Notes of previous meeting held 20th January 2026 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda

2.1

Actions from last minutes:
· Discussions on play facilities ongoing between Mulalley, HHB, LBH
· Footpath has been redirected by Datchworth Court following discussions around DZ6S hoarding
· Feedback from last year’s exhibitions has been incorporated in the Statement of Community Involvement in planning application.
· Invitation for CB to attend this meeting made and she is here
· Source drop ins continuing starting at 4.30 now
· Construction vehicle mud-washing run off now being filtered and Mulalley have an agreement with Thames Water to drain straight into mains

EP raised the issue of lights on the hoardings that were discussed at the last meeting. Some are still very bright and shine into flat windows. LW -highway regulations mean that there needs to be white lights illuminating footpaths, red lights on roadways and a certain lux level maintained. RB – lights shine into her bedroom in Theobalds Ct. KH – Casbeard St seems dark. LW to investigate lighting on Casbeard St.

LW

3.0
Project update – Lee Walsh & Ron Greenwood

3.1

3.2

There is not much new to report from the last meeting. Ground investigations continue; many obstructions, e.g. under the DZ6S site and an old plant room from the towers under Casbeard St. and unregistered services uncovered. Mulalley are undertaking a mapping of the entire estate, which takes time. The water table is high as a result of the wet winter and ground conditions are poor across the whole estate. Concrete that has been unearthed is stockpiled to test if it is contaminated and if it isn’t to be re-purposed.

Questions/comments

i) KH raised the issue of mosquitos that have been a major problem, over summer months but also over the winter too. ES endorsed this, stating that agencies (unknown?) have been investigating the infestation. Bob Miller (Project Manager) is aware of this and is ensuring that, as far as possible, there is no ponding or static water. JWM mentioned the constant high level of standing water in front of the old boiler room. Again, Bob is aware of this and is striving to mitigate impact from this potential mosquito infestation.

ii) EV asked if more notice can be given when noisy works are planned. She recently tried to contact Joanna Kaye, RLO when some loud excavations started and did not receive a response. LW accepted that messaging could be better and Malcolm Stephenson, Senior Project Manager, is working with LBH to agree more effective communications plan. JS confirmed that letters are being sent out to the flats worst affected by the ongoing works. ES asked what hours Mulalley are contracted to work within. LW – 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Mon-Fri and 8.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays. In response to ES’s observation that some works went on until 8.00 pm., LW noted that UKPN are not covered by Mulalley’s agreed hours, so this would have been their contractors.

iii) RG updated the meeting on progress with the planning application. This is due to be decided at a Planning Committee in late April. He asked the RSG if members would endorse a statement of support from the group, read out by CP.

KH asked if the record of community consultation included the change of brick colour on some new blocks. RG confirmed that it did.

ES suggested that the 4th bullet point in the list of aspirations: “A well managed and maintained neighbourhood where incidences of anti social behaviour are dealt with effectively,” should be more accurately classified within a management area of responsibility and therefore not a design aspiration. It was agreed to omit this bullet point.

EV stated she wouldn’t be comfortable signing this statement.

KM stated that this was the first time she has seen this document. CS – this is a slightly amended version of a statement that was agreed to and signed by CP and a number of other members for the original planning application. KH suggested this was actually less contentious than the original.

It was agreed that an amended version of the statement would be circulated for members to have another week to comment.

Source

4.0
Introduction to Christina Byrne, Social Value lead at Mulalley

4.1

CB introduced herself and gave an overview of Mulalley’s interpretation of ‘social value.’ This is focused on skills, work experience, employment opportunities and, sometimes directly and sometimes via local charities, is presented via schools and colleges. Mulalley already run a work experience programme across Hackney for 16-24 year olds. Mulalley also use their supply chain to employ local labour. They also partner with Hackney Food bank to provide donations, financial and in kind. RB has provided a list of ideas for projects with the TRA and young people, including trips off the estate while there is no play area/MUGA. Views from young people have been garnered from doorknocking across the estate.

CB – are there any other suggestions from members? It is important to provide as wide a range of choices as possible across age ranges and the local demographic. But it is also important that initiatives funded by Mulalley Social Value Team do not replicate what LBH management should be providing (e.g. maintenance of open spaces).

KM suggested that the success of the allotment/gardening group could be built on by helping generate interest in wider planting opportunities across the estate. CB gave volunteer days from within Mulalley staff as an example of how support in kind can be provided. Hackney Foodbank also has volunteering opportunities.

CP suggested the elders group is a good contact for a different segment of the Kings Crescent population. RB raised the feeling from the doorknocking exercises that many KC-resident elders do not want to attend the Friday lunches in Hackney Showroom. HS are still delivering some lunches on the estate. HS also organise other activities, e.g. over 60’s disco.

EP asked if Mulalley can generate a list of projects that have had success in the past to stimulate ideas that could work here. CP suggested this accompanies the list that LW showed the meeting of projects already funded.

LW noted the proposal for a celebration, possibly a barbecue to mark the milestone of the new planning approval. This could take the place of the next scheduled RSG date. KH asked if there could be a digger available for children who are excited by construction vehicles.

EV noted that there is an appetite for residents to meet each other more. Estate-wide social events might help promote this. CS added that the Source drop ins are available for residents who do not want to attend formal meetings.

KM acknowledged that language issues sometimes prevent greater levels of involvement. Turkish-speaking parents often bring their children to interpret but many are now getting involved in the allotment group (now there are 69 allotment beds in the phase 1 courtyards with many new people involved).

Much communication between residents at the moment is conducted via WhatsApp groups. KH – there are 127 members of the Leaseholders Action Group, with 100+ communicating on whats app. He added that there is a sense of demoralisation amongst residents in the north side ‘new’ blocks, particularly leaseholders who have experienced many issues with the management of the common areas, in particular the lifts. RB is in the process of setting up an estate-wide whats app group through the TRA.

Mulalley (CB?)

5.0
Source update

5.1
CS – drop ins still useful, held on the first Wednesday of each month, 4.30 to 6.30 in Hackney Showroom. The February drop in highlighted the appearance of the hoarding around the DZ6S site and the closure of the footpath. Credit is due to Mulalley for responding quickly to this. JS will attend the drop in on 1/4/26 to deal with queries, concerns about the proposed temporary parking rearrangements.

Source can also be a conduit for social value ideas that residents might communicate to us. We have raised the opportunities presented by the proposals for artwork or an enlivening of the Weston Court Green Lanes façade.

Further suggestions were raised for public displays: JWM – could we use the material that is available on the history of KC? Stories on hoardings? EV suggested that a better public mapping of the blocks would be welcomed.

6.0
AOB

6.1
ES sought clarification on the Weston Court Green Lanes elevation proposal. RG – the proposals at the moment are that there would be artwork that is co-designed between residents and a professional artist. CB has an artist contact who has produced work in Finsbury Park. KH noted the well known mural in Dalston and KM the artwork at Regents Park Estate that features ex residents. She suggested trying out ideas on the hoardings that currently envelop the site.

6.2
ES asked if lessons are being learnt from the experience of residents in the phase 1&2 blocks in terms of design, installation of services etc.? KH suggested that if LBH can confirm that the same issues will not affect the new blocks, the fact that these issues have been acknowledged and efforts made to ensure they do not repeat, might improve morale slightly amongst the current leaseholders. RG confirmed that LBH are of course very much aware of the issues with lifts etc. and will continue to learn lessons from phase 1&2 and strive to make sure these problems do not reoccur.

7.0
Date of next meeting

7.1
It was proposed that the June meeting would take the form of a wider community event. Current dates already occupied include 14/6 for a TRA family fun day and 11/7 for Hackney Showroom’s street party. Other suggestions included an early evening summer event, potentially on a Friday.

Kings Crescent Residents Steering Group

Meeting to be held on
Tuesday 17th March 2026 starting at 7.00pm
Hackney Showroom

AGENDA

1
Introductions and Apologies

Cllr Potter (Chair)

2
Minutes from the last meeting 20th January and matters arising

Cllr Potter (Chair)

3
Project update & RSG support for planning application
Lee Walsh, (Mulalley)

4
Introduction to Social Value Manager Christina Byrne
(Mulalley) and Discussion

Cllr Potter

5
ITLA Up-date
Carol & John
(Source Partnership)

7
AOB
Cllr Potter (Chair)

8
Date of next meeting
Cllr Potter (Chair)

ETRA & Community Meeting 16 April 2026
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackney Showroom Space, 4 Murrain Road, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
Agenda
16 April 2026 7.30 – 9pm
‘Enhanced’ Tenants & Residents Association & Community Meeting

Agenda Item
Suggested
Timing
Lead

1
Welcome, Introductions & Apologies
5 mins
Remi (TRA Chair)

Meeting will be attended by June Welcome our Housing Officer and possibly other Hackney staff
· Approval of minutes from last meetings
–18.09.2025 was last ETRA meeting
– 22.01.2026 was last community meeting

2
Estate Cleaning

· June to update on progress with standards of cleaning since last meeting
5 mins
June Welcome
Housing Officer ? cleaning team

3
Repairs

· Lighting Theobalds Court
· Flooded area under old boiler room
· Broken courtyard gates
· How can residents be kept updated on progress of repairs
· Who supervises to ensure repairs are carried out effectively given the repeated nature of raised issues
10 mins
June Welcome
Housing Officer
? someone from repairs team

4
Lift Issues

· Updates since last meeting
· High costs of repairs ? value for money

5 mins
Karsten Hartmann (resident) to send update

5
Other Issues Raised by Residents

Monthly inspections update
Bike store update

10 mins
June Welcome
Housing Officer

6
Community Update

· Funding update
· Gardening update
· Youth update
30 mins
TRA committee members

7
Any other business?

5 mins
Remi (TRA Chair)

8
Dates of next meetings & close

5 mins
Remi (TRA Chair)

All minutes of previous meetings can be found in the relevant event page and HERE
