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SUMMARY:Community Street Party!!!
DESCRIPTION:Huge thank you to everyone who attended the party & brought food – it was a fantastically diverse range that reflected the numerous cultures represented on Kings Crescent!! Delicious! We had Hackney Play Bus and Wheely Tots there to entertain the kids\, along with crafts and toys. Plus live music playing\, it was a really lovely event! Here are some photos: \n  \n     \n         \n     \n  \n  \nPrevious Information: \nThe residents group (newly formed TRA) is organising a ‘big lunch’ style community street party event. Come along to get to know your neighbours! \nHackney are giving us the £500 ‘big lunch’ fund and we have some other community money to spend on this. \nFeaturing: \n\nHackney Play Bus will be attending which has lots of play equipment and fun for kids  https://hackneyplaybus.org/services/playbus-sessions/\nWheely Tots – bike fun for little kids and advice on family cycling http://wheelytots.com/\nLive music\nPlease bring a dish to share in a community lunch\nBring/take exchange (Swap Shop) so bring any clothes\, toys\, household items that you don’t want anymore and take anything that you want (all free)\n\nThe party will be based on the Play Street and in Unit C (vacant unit near Sainsbury’s) \nRequests: \nWe will need volunteers to help set up & clear away\, keep an eye on food table\, bring/take table\, marshal street safety etc \nWe would like to close the section of road that cuts across the play street (Casbeard St) and down between the hoarded areas towards Datchworth Court (this will not affect any parking spaces). Unfortunately we are too late to apply to do this officially so we will just be putting up bunting and politely asking people not to drive through from about 11am-4pm for the duration of the party including set up/clear away. Notices will be sent out about this to all residents. We will also need volunteers to marshal this during the party to ensure kids are safe if they are playing on the road\, walking down to the basketball court etc \nFor a map of the requested vehicle-free area and key locations during the event see: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1XeuZ7mbslsm6jelUPvgv9LXI7LyzqDfO&usp=sharing \n  \nTo contact the KC TRA committee please email kcresidentsgroup@outlook.com \n(This will be happening instead of the family fun morning that normally takes place on the last Saturday of the month)
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/community-street-party/
LOCATION:Play Street\, 4 murrain road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community event,Family fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190921T100000
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SUMMARY:Open House London 2019
DESCRIPTION:Open House is a celebration of London’s architecture both old and new. Public and private buildings all over London open their doors to visitors over the weekend of 21 and 22 September. This year\, Hackney will have several buildings open to the public including the Kings Crescent Estate.\n\n\nKings Crescent will be open to visitors from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 21st September. We are offering tours of the estate on the hour every hour. This will include the new streets and the landscaped courtyards. We would also like to show visitors the lobby areas of the new blocks (Kimpton & Wallington only).\nVisitors will be accompanied by members of staff at all times in small tour groups. Hackney staff and members of the design team will be leading the tours.\n\n\nThere will be posters put up on the day on all the block entrances stating that they are not open to the public to ensure anyone visiting is aware that the Open House does not mean ‘access all areas’.\n\n\nThe project team at the council would like to thank all the residents of Kings Crescent\, and we hope that the visits will not cause any disturbance to you. If you would like to come along please drop in on the day\, the meeting point will be on Murrain Road\, near Sainsbury’s.\n\n\n\nA flyer will be circulated to all residents soon with a summary of the information.\n\nIf there are any concerns or questions please contact Bronwen who is organising this event: bronwen.thomas@hackney.gov.uk
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/open-house-london-2019/
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190918T160000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Fair N1 6SH
DESCRIPTION:Anyone interested in volunteering? The TRA have been sent this information regarding a volunteer fair… \n  \nDear friend\, \n  \n‘ Volunteering made me more confident and gave me more work experience – and I learnt a lot of different things.’ Ana \n\nEver thought about volunteering? Not sure where to start? Head over to Hoxton Hall on 18 September\, and meet charities from across Hackney to discover what volunteering is all about! \n\nVolunteer Centre Hackney is running an afternoon/early evening Volunteer Fair on Wednesday 18 September\, 4- 7pm at Hoxton Hall\, 130 Hoxton Street\, N1 6SH.  Volunteer Fairs are a great way to meet local charities face to face and find out more about what they do. Volunteer Centre Hackney will be on hand to answer all your questions\, along with local charities seeking friendly Hackney residents to help them. \n\nOrganisations attending on the day include: Beecholme Community Garden\, Brocals (City and Hackney Carers’ Centre)\, Hackney Herbal\, Hoxton Hall\, Indigo\, The Literacy Pirates\, Mildmay Hospital\, Outward\, Peer UK\, Woodberry Down Library\, ValueYou and Virgin Sports. There’s a huge range of roles on offer from mentoring and administration\, conservation to caring\, there’s a role for everyone. Come and find yours! \n\nFree event open to all ages\, everyone welcome and there’s no need to book. Just drop in on your way home\, on your way out or after work. Children welcome\, and free refreshments provided.\nCheck our Facebook for up to date details\, or check Hoxton Hall for more info. \n\nFor more information about all current roles\, events and activities\, please visit www.vchackney.org \n\nWith best wishes\, \n\nAll at Volunteer Centre Hackney \n\nHead of Volunteering (Job share) \n  \nCharlotte Handel (Mon – Wed) and Krithika Subramanian (Thur – Fri) \n\nBetter Lives\, Stronger Communities \n  \nvchackney.org \n@VCHackney \n\nt; 020 7241 4443 ext. 2008  \na: Unit 12-13\, Springfield House\, 5 Tyssen Street\, E8 2LY  \n\nVCH’s vision is: to make Hackney a place of understanding and mutual respect where the culture of volunteering makes a positive impact.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/volunteer-fair-n1-6sh/
LOCATION:Hoxton Hall\, 130 Hoxton Street\, N1 6SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190905T190000
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SUMMARY:Kings Crescent Residents' Group September meeting
DESCRIPTION:Minutes of the meeting (full names removed on public version but contact KCTRA if full version needed) \n  \n\n\n\nIn Attendance:\n25 residents \nEmma Harrison (EH) \nAnnette Reid (AR) \nSimon Ware (SH) \nJohn Morris (JM) \n \n  \nLB Hackney Resident Participation \nLB Hackney Housing Officer for KC \nLB Hackney \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nLead\nAction\n\n\n1\nWelcome and Introductions \nEmley (current chair EP) opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. Went around the room for all residents to introduce themselves. Hackney and Source representatives introduced themselves and their roles.\nEmley/Emma\n \n\n\n2\nTRA Transition\nEmma H\n \n\n\n \nPublic vote to change from supported residents’ group to official Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) – minimum 15 votes to pass \n  \nEH explained that we need 15 people to vote to become a TRA: \nEH confirmed that no-one wanted any additional information on what a TRA is. \nThe members were asked if they would approve the KCRG becoming a TRA? \nEveryone voted in favour (21 residents present at the time) – a minimum of 15 were needed to vote. Motion passed to become a TRA. \n \n \n \n\n\n \nApprove constitution. \nEH read out Code of Conduct as required (See end of Constitution document). \nEP gave an introduction to the Constitution to reassure residents that it had been checked and edited by the current committee. \nEH gave some further details as to the sections of the Constitution and highlighted the key sections. \nThere were no further questions form the members. \nAll in favour of constitution asked to vote – all voted to approve the constitution.\n \n \n\n\n \nElect TRA committee (minimum 12) \n  \nFirst position is Chair: \nEmley P is nominated for Chair by Patricia S\, Jill WM seconds. \nEmley confirms she is happy to take on position. \nSarah H is nominated for vice-chair by EP\, seconded by Alice H \nEmilie LG is nominated for Secretary by EP\, seconded by Emma C \nAlice is nominated for Treasurer by Emma C\, seconded by Andrew M \nAll nominees agreed to take on the positions as nominated. \n  \nOther committee members: \nEmma C \nAndrew M \nPatricia S \nJill  (JWM) \nSarah C \nPhillip L \nJennifer F \nThomas D (TD) \nAlfred F \nMaire M (not present but emailed her interest in remaining on the committee) \n  \nTotal 14 committee members comprised of 9 residents from the new blocks and 5 residents from the older blocks. \n  \nPanel member for TRA representatives: Jill WM \nEmley agreed to be deputy panel member but happy for someone else to take over later if they want to \n  \nKey Contact for the group Emley P. \nThe residents group is now a TRA with a Committee. \n  \nNext step is to discuss the safeguarding policy. \nIt is understood by Hackney that we are just setting out and may not have everything in place but EH advises that we have a basic policy signed before moving forward. A draft safeguarding policy has been prepared. \n  \nTraining is offered for safeguarding. \n  \nSafeguarding champion: Jennifer F can take named person as safeguarding champion and already has the relevant requirements (eg. DBS\, safeguarding training & experience). \nEmley P will be the second person to sign the safeguarding policy as also has DBS and previous Safeguarding training. \nPassed with a majority. \n \n \nEP to ensure safeguarding certificates\, DBS etc are seen and copy on file\n\n\n \nDiscuss next steps: \n1.      Need public liability insurance. Hackney will pay for this for the next year as bank account may not be set-up in time. The insurance would need to be in place before the party event. \n2.      A bank account will need to be set-up \n  \nEmley has contacted Zurich for an initial quote and will follow-up. Hakcney will help with payment (specific grant available for this that is separate to community development fund). \nAlice will look into bank account options and share with the TRA Committee. \n \n \nEP to contact insurers \nAH to research bank account options\n\n\n3\nBrief feedback on events so far: \n \n \n\n\n \nFamily fun mornings (last Saturday of month) \nEP gave a brief update on how family fun mornings have been going. \nJenn contributed a lot of equipment (thank you!). \nSainsbury’s have been donating snacks.\nEmley\n \n\n\n \nMorning tea for gardeners \nSH gave an update on gardening morning. Provisional plans to continue this after Easter\nSarah H/C\n \n\n\n \nSeaside visit \nEP gave an update on Seaside trip to Walton-on-the Naze in July. Open to options and suggestions for next years trip\nPatricia/Emley\n \n\n\n \nUpdates since Service Charges meeting \nEP gave an initial update on this. AH supplemented with a few extra details – in particular residents have been involved in reviewing the service charges which are about to be sent out. This shows a positive step forward though the draft charges were not without error.\nAlice\nAlice and other committee members to work with Hackney to review service charges\n\n\n4\nUpdate on available community funding \n(Hackney funding and income from film crew rent) \n  \nEP gave an update on Finances. \n£2500 initial pot initially for the KCRG at the start of the year \n£500 ‘big lunch’ funding \nSpent: Only money spent so far has been on the coach trip (around £700). \n  \nHackney have been renting out hoarded area for film crews and  the fee taken for this has been shared: \n25% for new community centre\, Ron and Bronwen’s team \n25% of the rental price goes to the TRA \n50% for Hackney \nRent: c.£3500 for TRA to date \n  \nNoise disturbance has been limited\, slight issue originally but seems to have been resolved. \nCrews need to come in at 5am and it was agreed at steering committee that this would continue. \n  \n£500 of costs funding available for running the TRA (eg. Printing). (initially documented as £600 in draft minutes but corrected by EH prior to publication) \n  \nEH confirmed that we would need to apply for funding for community events (eg. Christmas event\, February party). Forms are on Hackney website. EH would provide additional support during the interim process of us setting up the TRA though it was stressed that we would need to start applying formally for council funding and Emma H will share the forms and rules around this. \n  \nConfirmed that the cash from the film crews has no time limit over where it needs to be spent. \nIt was highlighted that there are opportunities to use the cash we have currently to apply for matched funding grants. \nLikely also that when the new developer is on site\, there may be other money available to contribute to community events. \n  \n  \nOther funding: “Estate walk around” budget which is to fix issues identified via the estate walkaround – though note this can end up being added to service charges \n  \n \nEmley/Emma H\nEH to send details of how to apply for the community funding \nEP to coordinate event planning for upcoming events to ensure application done in time \n  \nAH to keep track of available funding\n\n\n5\nUpcoming Community Events:\n \n \n\n\n \n‘Big Lunch’ community street party 28 September \n(Updates\, ideas and planning) \n  \n£500 for big lunch\, funding from Hackney. \nCommunity big lunch will be on play street with community centre near unit C. \nPlay bus has been booked and parked near unit C. \nDimensions checked with play bus company and driver did a site visit to ensure they can get in and out of the estate. \n  \nWe will be asking residents to bring a dish to share. TD suggested to have catering too as a back up\, this was agreed. JWM will ask if Otantic can provide some catering for the event. \n  \nEmma C. suggested running an art event and will coordinate that. \n  \nJWM to ask two residents who belong to a steel band to see if they can come and play for an hour. \n  \nTotal event time is planned for 12.30-3pm \n  \nBring and take exchange event – ‘swap shop’ suggested by JWM. Emilie volunteered to help coordinate/arrange. \n  \nWe cannot officially close the road as it is a private road. There is a plan to coordinate a polite notice to ask people not to use the road. \nEmma C. suggested having a joint invitation/polite notice to not use the road. Emma H. confirmed that this is possible but the wording would need to be sent to her by Monday. \n  \nWill need insurance in place prior to event\nEmley\nELG to draft wording for invite/notice – to be with EH by Monday\n\n\n \nChristmas event early December \n  \nTentative plan for the following\, Alice and Sarah H will take a lead in organising though all welcome and if anyone else is keen to help organise\, please let us know. \n5-6pm children’s activities. \n6-7:30pm: mulled ??? (wine/juice) with carols – if wine this will need to not come from Hackney funds. \n7:30pm residents meeting\nAlice\nAH and SH to plan event and apply for funding at least 6 weeks in advance\n\n\n \nFebruary party – will be planned but details TBC later. To go on agenda for December meeting. \n \nEmley\n \n\n\n \nAny other ideas? \n  \nAdditional event: \nPumpkin carving/Autumn event – Sarah C agreed to coordinate – maybe Saturday 26th October. \nIt was suggested this would be combined with the Family Fun morning. \n  \n \n \nSC and EP to plan event asap to apply for funding\n\n\n6\nEstate Issues\nEmley/Annette\n \n\n\n \nUpdates from steering group on new build planning\, pigeons\, courtyard\, new community centre plans etc \n  \nSource Partnership are remaining our independent residents support organisation. \nPlanning Committee meeting is coming up soon and is open to the public\, anyone can go\, can apply for a slot to speak (c. 3 min). \n  \nOpen house on the estate 21st September – guided tour offered to public. John from Source will confirm what the arrangements are. \n  \nThere was a discussion about the CCTV cameras across the estate and also the break-in where several bikes were stolen. \nA few of the key details: \n·        Ron/Bronwen confirmed all CCTV cameras working though there may be an issue with how images are stored/reviewed. \n·        28th June – housing officer and other staff members did a walk about on older blocks\, as well as some newer blocks. This confirmed that some cameras had been sprayed over. \n·        Weston court didn’t have CCTV\, this has been now added. \n·        Newer blocks\, the CCTV cameras do work but there is potentially an issue with the centralised system. And also potentially an issue with there being a lack of resource at the council to view and assess images. \n·        Bramfield court (exterior of block)\, new cameras were brought but sprayed over again within 24 hours. . \n·        The other concern is that when bikes were stolen (after the door was released)\, all internal doors were also open to the public. \n·        It was noted by a resident that the police closed the second bike theft case as there was no CCTV evidence. Several residents emphasised that we want Hackney to confirm why the CCTV camera footage was not able to be released to the Police? We pay for CCTV coverage and yet there have been more than one occasion where a crime has been committed and the Police could not access the CCTV footage from Hackney. Therefore\, residents are seeking both confirmation that CCTV cameras are operational and an explanation as to why\, in the event of the bike theft\, was that footage not able to be shared with the Police.  Annette confirmed that she would find out why the local authority was not able to release the CCTV footage to the police. \n·        Roy made a request to find out: Why all cameras have been removed from Datchworth? \nHousing Officer (Annette) confirmed that she would find specific answers to the questions above and send the answers to the TRA. \n  \nIt was suggested that at a later TRA meeting\, we could invite Safer Neighbourhoods team. Or in fact\, anyone from Hackney could be invited so we could invite someone from the CCTV team\, head of cleaning\, etc. etc. \n  \nAzalia Court\, community hall\, bi-monthly meeting Community Action Panel (CAP) meeting held by the policy. The CAP meeting dates will be shared with the  TRA. The two councillors will usually attend these meetings: Councillor Bell\, Councillor Potter\, \n \n \nAR to follow up on issues raised\n\n\n \nCCTV update – as above\n \n \n\n\n \nCladding certification \n  \n1.      Delays on the provision of a certificate which demonstrates that the cladding is suitable and meets post-Grenfel regulations. \n2.      It seems likely that this is available though there are some questions remaining on whether it is the right format for some mortgage lenders. \n \n \n \n\n\n \nAny other estate concerns? \n  \nBollard incidents – Ron at Hackney has been made aware of the number of people hitting the bollards. \n  \nOutstanding defects: \n·        One door – Kimpton court – is broken. Ron is now aware\, however\, this has been a fault for sometime. \n·        Algae/mould in the courtyard (Barley Court\, Chipping court etc) – the council are aware that this is an issue but is an ongoing discussion between Hackney and Higgins as to who is responsible. No resolution in sight yet. \n  \n \n \n \n\n\n7\nAny other business? \n  \nWho does what in council? \n1.      New build team: Charmaine and John. New person replacing Evelena. \n2.      Management of New build will move to Annette and her team\, Housing management on 16th September. Works closely with Karl\, Ron and  Bronwen. \n  \nThey have a generic email address – neighbourhood@hackney.gov.uk \nAndrea Scott – Area Manager \n  \nSimon Ware will move to a new role\, the members passed on his thanks and best wishes for the future. \n  \nWe formally thanked Roy for all his efforts for the residents committee in the past. \n  \nNone other raised\n \n \n\n\n8\nDates of next meetings (5th December & TBC) \n2020 dates TBC \nDay of the week may change from Thursdays to facilitate Councillor Potter being able to join. \n \n \nEP to check dates with Cllr Potter and AR\n\n\n8\nSocial time  \nSeveral residents stayed on for a drink after\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPrevious post: \nCome along to meet your neighbours\, find out about fun activities coming up\, make suggestions for events you would like to see on Kings Crescent\, get involved etc. \nThere will also be a Hackney representative attending the meeting so you can discuss any issues you might be experiencing on the estate \nWe will be deciding at this meeting if we are wanting to transition into a ‘Tenants & Residents Association’ rather than the ‘supported residents group’ that we currently are meaning we are supported by Hackney’s resident participation team. Being a TRA will allow us a bit more independence and to have our own bank account and therefore apply for external funding\, grants etc for any projects we want to do. We will also be receiving an income from the film crews using the hoarded area so we need a bank account for that! \nWe require a minimum of 15 residents to vote for us to become a TRA so please come along if you can to support the residents group and have a say in what happens on Kings Crescent. \nIf you would like to be involved or join the committee please email us to let us know what position you would like or to discuss what options are available: kcresidentsgroup@outlook.com \nSee full agenda below and minutes of the meeting will be posted here within a week of the meeting so you can always catch up with what happened if you can’t make it on the day. \n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nSuggested \nTiming\nLead\n\n\n1\nWelcome and Introductions\n5 mins\nEmley/Emma\n\n\n2\nTRA Transition\n30 mins\nEmma H\n\n\n \nPublic vote to change from supported residents’ group to official Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) – minimum 15 votes to pass\n\n\n\n\n \nApprove constitution\n\n\n\n\n \nElect TRA committee (minimum 12)\n\n\n\n\n \nDiscuss next steps\n\n\n\n\n3\nBrief feedback on events so far: \n10 mins\n\n\n\n \nFamily fun mornings (last Saturday of month)\n\nEmley\n\n\n \nMorning tea for gardeners\n\nSarah H/C\n\n\n \nSeaside visit\n\nPatricia/Emley\n\n\n \nUpdates since Service Charges meeting\n\nAlice\n\n\n4\nUpdate on available community funding \n(Hackney funding and income from film crew rent)\n5 mins\nEmley/Emma H\n\n\n5\nUpcoming Community Events:\n20  mins\n\n\n\n \n‘Big Lunch’ community street party 28 September \n(Updates\, ideas and planning)\n\nEmley\n\n\n \nChristmas event early December\n\nAlice\n\n\n \nFebruary party\n\nEmley\n\n\n \nAny other ideas?\n\n\n\n\n6\nEstate Issues\n15 mins\nEmley/Annette\n\n\n \nUpdates from steering group on new build planning\, pigeons\, courtyard\, new community centre plans etc\n\n\n\n\n \nCCTV update\n\n\n\n\n \nCladding certification\n\n\n\n\n \nAny other estate concerns?\n\n\n\n\n7\nAny other business?\n5-10 mins\n\n\n\n8\nDates of next meetings (5th December & TBC)\n\n\n\n\n8\nSocial time  \n(Please bring your drink of choice. Soft drinks provided)\nRemaining time
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/kings-crescent-residents-group/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:residents group meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190903T203000
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SUMMARY:September Steering Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Minutes \nMinutes taken by John from Source Partnership. Resident surnames removed for web version. \n\n\n\nThose Present:\nCllr. Brian Bell  (BB) (Chair) \nCllr Claire Potter (CP) \nEmley P (EP) \nPeter S (PS) \nThomas D \nHana C \nAlfred F \n \nPeter A (PA) \nNatalie C (NC) \nMichael N (MN) \nPeter D (PD) \nKarsten H (KH) \nJill WM (JWM) \nLate – Yannis V \n  \n \n\n\nIn Attendance:\nJohn Morris (JM) \nRon Greenwood (RG) \n \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nLB Hackney \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\n  \nApologies were received from Jo G\, Nick J\, Ewan S Andrew M\, Bronwen T\, and Carol Squires (Source). \n \n \n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 9 July 2019 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\n  \nFrom 2.1 re Sainsbury’s vent. The noise report has been supplied. LBH Planning still chasing Sainsbury’s for a response. Objections have been received from some residents. \n \n \n\n\n  \n2.2\n  \nFrom 2.2 re ITLA re-procurement. Source were re-appointed and new contract started 20/8 for 2 years\, which can be extended if necessary.\n  \n \n\n\n  \n2.3\n  \nFrom 2.3 re Unit C. A successful bidder has been identified but contracts still not exchanged. Planning application for additional use will be determined by 27/9; no objections received so hopefully the decision can be delegated to officers. Once the lease is signed\, the space will be fitted out and in use by end October.  RG hopes that the successful bidder will be able to present to the RSG on 9/10. \n  \nBB asked about a temporary licence that has been granted for an activity. RG reported that Hackney Showroom have been given a licence to use Unit C for rehearsals from 9/9 to early October but knew it had to be available for the Big Lunch on 28/9. \n  \n \n \n\n\n3.0\nPhase 3 & 4 update\n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n  \nPlanning update \nA total of 27 objections have been received\, most from Wallington and Kimpton Courts and mostly concerning the scale of the proposed block opposite and the potential for ASB in the courtyards. RG confirmed the expectation that the application will be heard on 2nd October. \n \n \n\n\n  \n3.2\n  \nConstruction procurement \nLBH are currently preparing more detailed design information for tenderers to bid on and more time will be spent on evaluating their response. As a result\, the sign off of the tender documentation is delayed by approx a month.  However\, there will be scope to make up time if the negotiation period shrinks (period allowed for this has been quite generous). \n  \nLBH are going to carry out an exercise to photograph the current condition of all south side ground floor flat gardens; Karen Jelenje\, who is working with RG as a new Project Officer is co-ordinating this with Source to take place on 19th and 23rd Sept. \n  \nRG acknowledged that progress is slow but it is felt to be better to allow more time now to detail the specification of works so that competitive and as accurate as possible costings can be obtained from bidding contractors in a very uncertain market. \n  \nPS commented on the delays and that residents are asking him about progress.  RG added that detailed questions about site management\, dealing with noise\, dust\, parking\, respite facilities etc. are all being developed. These will be of particular interest to the 3 or 4 residents who form the procurement panel. \n  \nCP asked if the original start on site timing of Oct/Nov 2020 could be achieved if time is made up. RG suggested this might be possible but it is unknown how much time will be needed for contract negotiations which may delay the process. \n \n \n\n\n4.0\nPhase 1 & 2 update\n \n\n\n  \n4.1 \n \n  \nUse of vacant area south of Murrain Road  \nRG circulated the T&Cs of use of the area by film crews. So far\, £14\,000 has been generated in fees for hiring out this space\, £3\,500 of which will be paid to the TRA and £3\,500 will be available for Unit C to go towards running the new community facility. \n  \nRG reported that 2 written complaints were received about noise early in the morning from generators used by the film crews\, so in the revised T&C’s\, it is stipulated that ultra silent generators must be used and catering vehicles cannot access the site until 6.00 a.m. However\, the later start has deterred some crews from using the site as they need to be up and running at 5.00 a.m. Consequently\, there are no lettings in September at the moment. RG put to the RSG the option of reverting to allowing a 5.00 start in order to capitalise on what is a lucrative source of income for residents of the estate. \n  \nPA was in favour of this if it could be guaranteed that noise would be kept to a minimum. NC is a resident in Kimpton Court and she gets up early and hasn’t noticed undue noise. JW-M commented that residents can do a lot with £3\,500. \n  \nCP asked if the portion of the funding that is earmarked for the new community facility has to be spent on anything specific. RG responded that it is just a condition that it has to be used towards running the facility. \n  \nPA asked if there is a market for this arrangement. RG – yes there is\, as long as crews can access and start work at 5.00 a.m. \n  \nThere was a consensus in the meeting that 5.00 starts should be permitted again. RG assured the meeting that the LBH Film Unit will keep track of activity and are very responsive to complaints and comments. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n4.2\n  \nDefects \nRG reported that there are a few items still outstanding to individual homes. The main item that is still causing concern in common parts is the algae on areas of the courtyards. There was an inspection last week with LBH Regen Team and the architects. LBH have asked for a report from the brick manufacturers but also an independent analysis\, to try to determine the cause. EP asked if cost of mitigating this will be a service charge item.  RG replied that it will not as long as it is a contractor’s liability. EP suggested roping off the affected areas\, PA jet washing them. RG noted that a long term solution is needed. LBH are changing the product for the phase 3 & 4 spec. and these bricks are being tested now throughout the winter months. \n  \nOther defect items include: \ni)      a tree needs replacing in the far west courtyard and this will be done later this year\, just before the end of defects period in December. PA also noted a tree that has been broken outside the Sainsbury’s on Green Lanes/end of Murrain Rd. \nii)     door closers are being replaced at Chipping\, Kimpton and Wallington. \niii)   KH reported that the fire/smoke vents are defective in Wallington. They were fixed at the end of July but the warning lights came on again. The issue is with the New Build Team but the problem hasn’t been permanently fixed yet. \niv)   EP raised the bike shed break ins. This was done by de-activating doors generally\, so there is a general sense of lack of security. KH commented that it cannot be right if buildings are ‘secured by design’ that doors can be de-activated [easily]. NC noted that LBH have told all residents that bikes need to be stored in the bike sheds\, not flats and so\, in her view\, LBH should take responsibility if they are saying where bikes can be stored and this area is not safe. RG will arrange for this issue to be taken up with Higgins as part of the defects monitoring meetings. Discussion with the New Build team will also take place. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRG\n\n\n  \n4.3\n  \nOpen House\, 21st September \nKings Crescent will be part of the annual Open House weekend on 21st between 10.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Any residents are welcome to join a tour or be around to chat to visitors. A letter is going out to residents next week. \n  \nAlso\, on 25th Sept\, the panel of judges for the Civic Trust Design Awards will be visiting and in another few weeks\, representatives from LB Haringey’s Regen Team are also visiting. RG thanked residents for their patience and in some cases\, hosting these and many other visits. \n \n \n\n\n5.0\nSource training for contractor procurement\n \n\n\n  \n5.1\n  \nJM reported that Source still intend to hold sessions on contractor procurement but that with the delays to the procurement process\, these are now likely to be October/November. These will be open to anyone but it is suggested that a small group actually take part in the contractor selection. Those who have put themselves forward are PA\, PD\, Ewan S and Jo G. \n \n \n\n\n6.0\nResidents Group update\n \n\n\n  \n6.1\n  \nEP gave feedback on progress and activities. \n  \ni)      On Thursday\, 5th Sept. a general meeting will vote on whether to become a TRA. EP noted that there are spaces still available to be on the committee\, so anyone interested is welcome. NC asked how everyone can hear about meetings\, activities etc. EP replied that the website (kingscrescent.org)\, facebook and e mails are kept updated with news. \nii)     On 28th Sept. the Res Group/ TRA is organising a Big Lunch. Food will be provided by people bringing a dish to share. It will be in and around Unit C\, so will have easy access to the play street. There have been discussions with LBH Resident Participation Team about taking Casbeard St out of commission to enable it to be vehicle-free for the period of the event between 12.30 and 3.00. JW-M suggested policing it ourselves and CP added that a play street she was involved in also used local residents to keep the street free of traffic for a few hours. RG added that Hackney Showroom are offering tables and chairs for the afternoon. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n7.0\nAny urgent business\n\n\n\n  \n7.1\n  \nMN asked about details of the new scheme proposals. Agreed for JM to meet him to go through the drawings\, plans etc.\n  \nJM\n\n\n  \n7.2\n  \nPA raised the issue of the bollards on the new streets. There is one particular bollard that vans often get stuck on.  BB suggested LBH need to keep monitoring this.\n\n\n\n8.0\nDate of next meeting\n\n\n\n  \n8.1\n  \nWednesday 9th October\, 7.00. \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nThe Meeting closed at 8.00 pm \n  \nPrevious information: \nThis is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the newly formed steering group. It is mandatory to have attended the steering group training provided by Source. \n\nIf you have already applied but haven’t been able to attend the training they have run so far but would still like to be part of the steering group please contact john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n\nIf you are not part of the steering group you can always express any views directly to Carol and John or discuss with the KC residents committee who can feedback into the steering group kcresidentsgroup@outlook.com\n\n\nAGENDA \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nAgenda item \nLead \n\n\n1\nIntroductions and Apologies \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n2\nNotes of previous meeting held 9th July 2019 and any matters arising not elsewhere on the agenda \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n3\nPhase 3 & 4 update\, including planning and procurement \n \nRon (LBH)\n\n\n4\nPhase 1 & 2 update \n \nBronwen (LBH)\n\n\n5\nSource training for contractor procurement \n \nJohn (Source)\n\n\n6\nResidents Group update \n \nEmley (Residents  Group Chair) \n \n\n\n7\nAny urgent business \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n8\nDates of next meeting \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/september-steering-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning - August
DESCRIPTION:The community hall is opened up by the residents group on the last Saturday of every month. \nThis is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun. \nWe have table tennis\, sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, fruit\, snacks and a juice bar. \nAll Welcome! \nThis month Wheely Tots will be there with their bikes for younger children and advice for families wanting to know more about cycling. See here for more information about them: http://wheelytots.com/about/ \nMembers of the KC Residents Group will be there so pop in if you have any ideas or questions about anything happening on Kings Crescent or want to get involved in the community! \n\n               \n                                          
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-august/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:community event,Family fun
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Steering Group meeting July
DESCRIPTION:Dates changed – next Steering Group meeting is 3rd September \nThis is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the newly formed steering group. \n\nSource Partnership\, in their capacity as Independent Advisors for residents of Kings Crescent have been running some induction training for new and existing steering group members. If you haven’t been able to attend the training they have run so far but would like to join the steering group please contact john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n\nIf you are not part of the steering group you can always express any views directly to Carol and John or discuss with the KC residents committee who can feedback into the steering group.\n\nThe agenda for and minutes of the meeting will be posted here when available.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-meeting-july/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning - July
DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet other families on Kings Crescent…All welcome!!! \nFeaturing: \n\nGiant board games\nColouring\nMini sand pit\nSports\nJuice bar\nSnacks\n\n       \nThank you very much to our local Sainsbury’s for donating some juice\, fruit and snacks! \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-july/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:Family fun
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SUMMARY:Seaside coach trip
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the success of the trip to Broadstairs last year\, the residents group have decided to spend a proportion of the ‘Community Development Fund’ we get from Hackney on a coach trip to Walton-on-the-Naze. 55 seats are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact Emma Harrison to register for a place.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/seaside-coach-trip/
LOCATION:Walton-on-the-Naze
CATEGORIES:community event,Family fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Resident Participation":MAILTO:emma.harrison@hackney.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Morning Tea for Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Bring a cuppa\, garden together\, share ideas/cuttings/seeds\, swap produce etc. \nIf wanted this could continue as a regular event though the summer. \nThis was suggested during the Gardening morning that it would be nice to have a regular get-together in the allotments in the new build courtyard. This was originally planned for Saturday 6th July but has now changed to Saturday 13th July 10.30am.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/morning-tea-for-gardeners/
LOCATION:Allotments area\, In courtyard between Therfield\, Barley\, Chipping and Redbourne Courts
CATEGORIES:community event
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SUMMARY:Steering Group Meeting 9 July
DESCRIPTION:Minutes: \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\n  \nApologies were received from Natalie Crouchley \n \n \n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 16 May 2019 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\n  \nFrom 2.2 re Sainsbury’s vent. LBH are waiting for Sainsbury’s to respond with  a noise report and to set out proposals to deal with the profile of the vent on the roof \n \n \n\n\n  \n2.2\n  \nFrom 4.2 re ITLA re-procurement. A decision has been made on the successful tenderer. RG is writing a recommendation to colleagues which will be made public by the end of July. [Post- meeting note from RG: thanks to Peter Akhurst for his assistance in the evaluation process]. \n \n  \n \n\n\n  \n2.3\n  \nFrom 5.2 re Unit C. RG reported that LBH are currently working on a 5 year lease to offer the preferred managers of the unit. A planning application is also being prepared to temporarily change the use from A1/A3 (retail) to A1/A3 and D1 (community use) for 5 years. This may need to go to the October Planning Committee\, if there are objections. . EP asked how long the fit out might take. RG suggested 4-6 weeks. YV asked why this has taken so long. RG explained that LBH wanted to do something innovative\, that there was a period of soft market testing\, that the financial challenge of a loss of rent had to be considered and that the process of inviting bids for taking over the space also took time. \n \n \n\n\n  \n2.4 \n \n  \nFrom 9.1 re the old boiler house. RG confirmed that the plan is to convert this to a 3 bed social rent flat. \n \n \n\n\n3.0\nPhase 3 & 4 update\n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n  \nPlanning \n  \nRG reported that notification letters went out to local residents mid June\, with a deadline of 7/7/19 for representations\, although BB pointed out that comments to the Council will continue to be accepted up to the date of the Planning Committee. RG hopes to have the application dealt with at the 2nd October Committee. He confirmed that 6 objections to the scheme have been received so far. \n  \nEP asked if the pressure on local schools is a factor in approving the development. Few residents in the first phase of the new build got their first choice school places and the second phase will only increase demand. CP reminded the meeting that\, as councillors\, her and colleagues do keep a close eye on school places and demand.  BB noted that some schools are under occupied due to families moving out of the area once children get to school age\, so the issue may not be as severe as might be thought. \n  \nRG added that an education contribution will be included in the developer’s S106 obligations. \n \n \n\n\n  \n3.2\n  \nConstruction procurement \n  \nRG reported that\, in advance of the planning determination\, LBH and the design team are continuing to work on detailed design issues to ensure standards are maintained and to make sure that the eventual spec. for contractors to tender on are as unambiguous as possible. This work will be completed mid September for inclusion in the Employer’s Requirements. \n  \nThe procurement strategy was approved yesterday. LBH will take on the sales of the new homes themselves in order to tailor the marketing locally and to manage the risk of fluctuations in the market. \n  \nThe process for the tender is as follows: \ni)                 Expressions of Interest will be advertised by mid August with a month for interested developers to respond \nii)               Those responding will be shortlisted \niii)              Tender documents will be issued early October with 10 weeks for responses \niv)              There will then be a period of negotiation with the successful bidder during January 2020 \nv)               Final evaluation of tender will start around end Feb 2020 \nvi)              This will then be presented at another Procurement Committee in May 2020 (NB this is a multi million £ contract\, so LBH due diligence is very thorough). \nvii)            Contracts will hopefully be signed approx. June 2020 \nviii)           There will then be 4 to 5 months for contractor’s mobilisation \nix)              Start on site around October 2020 \n  \nKH asked about how Brexit would affect this process if it happens 31/10\, which will be during the period that bidders will be compiling their tenders. RG noted the uncertainty inherent in this and raised the prospect of bidders increasing proposed costs to cover potential risks; the negotiation with the successful tenderer will address some of the issues here. \n  \nES commented on the length of time this is likely to take. RG responded by highlighting the statutory periods for consultation\, the desire to give tenderers plenty of time to formulate their bid and the Council cttee cycle. \n  \nKH asked about the branding likely to be used by LBH Sales. RG confirmed that there will be no Clissold Quarter! The marketing will be honest but commercial. CP added that LBH will want to market the homes for sale as part of a wider community – not just on the KC estate. \n  \nCS asked about the involvement of residents in this process. Source would want residents to be able to participate in evaluating the quality aspects of the tender which might include site visits to other bidders’ schemes. RG confirmed this would be the case and he would want residents to pay particular attention to proposed construction management plans (i.e. how contractors will mitigate noise\, dust\, dirt\, ensure site security etc.) \n  \nPS asked if it was known which southside block the refurbishment would start on. RG – no and we won’t know this until the successful contractor finalises their work programme. \n  \nPS asked if contractors will need access to homes. RG – yes\, especially ground floor flats where balcony columns will be sited but also other homes in order to complete e.g. balcony installations.  RG added that tenderers’ proposals for Resident Liaison staff will be crucial. JW-M highlighted the importance of asking about respite facilities and that residents need time in advance to think about what other questions they want to ask. \n  \nAA asked if\, as part of the tender process it is possible to ask about suppliers and sub contractors. RG replied that bidders are often not willing to commit to providing definitive answers to this sort of question but certainly CDM and health & safety will be key areas to probe. \n  \nNJ asked if\, because they built phases 1 &2\, Higgins are precluded from tendering. RG – no and in fact they should be able to use their experience on KC to their advantage.\n \n\n\n  \n3.3\n  \nFilm Unit request \n  \nRG informed the meeting that LBH Film Unit had been in touch to ask if the currently vacant part of the middle of the estate could be used by visiting film crews to park vehicles\, catering vans\, dressing rooms etc. The hours of use would be strictly monitored: 7.00 – 23.00 on weekdays\, 8.00 – 22.30 on Saturdays and 9.00 – 22.00 on Sundays. LBH could charge film companies up to £1\,000 a day. 25% of this would go to the Residents Group and 25% to LBH Regen team who could for instance use the money for fitting out/adapting Unit C. It would also be good security for the site as it will be in regular use. RG committed to publicise this well to all residents and\, in response to JW-M reminding the meeting that the last time this happened the promised money didn’t materialise.  RG committed to being open with the amount of funding this attracts and to the relevant proportion of it definitely being available as promised. \n \n \n\n\n4.0\nPhase 1 & 2 update\n \n\n\n  \n4.1 \n \n  \nBT fed back that there is still a very short list of outstanding defects to deal with. There may be another 2/3 weeks still to resolve the issue with the block front doors. \n  \nYV raised the defects period at Chipping Court which\, he understood was 1 year.  BT confirmed that this is just for internal defects. The problem with the communal door at Chipping Ct is a latent defect and still needs resolving with Higgins.  KH also mentioned smoke vent problems. BT confirmed she is aware of these faults; they should be fixed very soon. YV also mentioned problems with the floor of Chipping Court; BT will talk to him after the meeting. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBT\n\n\n  \n4.2\n  \nBT reported that the energy centre will be handed over from Higgins to LBH very soon. The Combined Heating & Power (CHP) part will still be maintained by an external organisation. \n \n \n\n\n  \n4.3\n  \nBT raised the possibility that LBH would like Kings Crescent to be part of Open House weekend in September. KCA/HHB architects will want to organise tours around the new blocks and if any residents wish to help with this\, please let Bronwen know.\n \n\n\n  \n4.4\n  \nBT thanked those who came and contributed to the Kings Crescent Story launch.  The hard copy booklet of the boards will be finalised soon and the display boards are on the KC website and still up at the windows on Unit C.  BT reported that some stories are still being offered and JW-M also added another story she had received from an old tenant. \n  \n \n \n\n\n5.0\nDraft statement of community support for phases 3 & 4\n \n\n\n  \n5.1\n  \nThere was discussion about how best to incorporate a reference to the objections raised by residents at consultation events and the wording KH proposed. After contributions particularly from PD and HC\, it was agreed that the following sentence be added to para 5 in the statement: “While there are some remaining objections to specific design features\, on balance the majority of residents on the Steering Group endorse the overall design.”  A vote was taken on adopting this wording: 12 were in favour\, 2 were against using it in the statement.  It was further agreed that the statement should be signed by a representative sample of residents from the RSG and PS\, JW-M\, EP and KH all offered to put their names to the statement. \n \n \n\n\n6.0\nRSG training update and feedback\n \n\n\n  \n6.1\n  \nCS reported that most of the RSG had been to at least one training session. Source will now organise a semi-formal evening where the Design & Access Statement will be available for members to look at. Possible date for this 5th August. \n  \nTraining will still be held for contractor procurement – tba. \n  \nThe July coffee afternoon will be replaced by a summer social on 25th July\, 5.00 to 8.00. \n  \nBB asked that those on the RSG list who have not yet been to a meeting be contacted to ask if they do still wish to be members.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJM \n \n\n\n7.0\nResidents Group update\n \n\n\n  \n7.1\n  \nEP gave an update: \ni)          Sainsbury’s are now donating refreshments for the monthly family events \nii)         There are plans to establish a Youth Group with the help of Jill’s daughter who is a Youth Worker. This may be put back to September or even later depending on progress with the Unit C lease \niii)       The Residents Group had an open meeting on 6th June at which it was agreed that they will propose becoming a TRA at the September meeting. If agreed\, there will be an AGM soon after to elect a committee. \niv)       13th July there will be a gardener’s tea to follow up the informal gardening event in May. \nv)         A trip to Walton on the Naze is planned for 21st July. \nvi)       The Friends of Woodberry Down hold events every Tuesday and Friday afternoons in the community centre. These are attended mostly by residents from the Manor House area\, so if anyone knows of any KC residents over 50 who might like to attend\, they could be encouraged to come along. \nvii)      EP went to a CCTV control centre open day which was very educational. She highlighted the ongoing concerns with KC cameras and the control centre staff asked for details of the hotspots. RG reported that he had also met with the CCTV staff with Housing Management to see how cameras can be re-sited to avoid being damaged or sprayed over. \n \n \n\n\n8.0\nAny urgent business\n \n\n\n  \n8.1\n  \nCP reported that Alice Whalley\, vicar from one of the local churches had spoken to her about forming a local Scout Group. This could be something the Residents Group might wish to consider. \n \n \n\n\n9.0\nDates of next meetings\n \n\n\n  \n9.1\n  \nNext meeting will be: \nTuesday 3rd September \nWednesday 9th October \nWednesday 13th November \nWednesday 18th December \n  \nAll 7.00\, venues to be confirmed depending on other activities in the community centre. \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nThe Meeting closed at 8.34 pm \n  \n  \nThis is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the newly formed steering group. \n\nSource Partnership\, in their capacity as Independent Advisors for residents of Kings Crescent have been running some induction training for new and existing steering group members. If you haven’t been able to attend the training they have run so far but would like to join the steering group please contact john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \nThe training is mandatory so Source are running a catch-up session on 20th June for those who have missed any of the training so far. 6.30-8.30pm in the community centre. \n\nIf you are not part of the steering group you can always express any views directly to Carol and John or discuss with the KC residents committee who can feedback into the steering group.\n\n\nMeeting to be held on  \nTuesday 9th July 2019 starting at 7.00pm in the Vince Murrain Community Centre \n  \n  \nAGENDA \n  \n\n\n\n\nAgenda item \nLead \n\n\n1\nIntroductions and Apologies \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n2\nNotes of previous meeting held 16 May 2019 and any matters arising not elsewhere on the agenda \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n3\nPhase 3 & 4 update\, including planning \n \nRon (LBH)\n\n\n4\nPhase 1 & 2 update \n \nBronwen (LBH)\n\n\n5\nDraft statement of community support for phases 3 & 4 \n \nCarol (Source)\n\n\n6\nRSG training update and feedback \n \nCarol (Source)\n\n\n7\nResidents Group update \n \nEmley (Residents  Group Chair)\n\n\n8\nAny urgent business \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n9\nDates of next meeting \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-meeting-9-july/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190418T201626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T210657Z
UID:595-1561802400-1561813200@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning - June
DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet other families on Kings Crescent…All welcome!!! \nFeaturing: \n\nGiant board games\nColouring\nMini sand pit\nSports\nJuice bar\nSnacks
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-june/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:Family fun
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190626T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190517T001255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T172247Z
UID:635-1561575600-1561581000@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED! Steering Group Meeting June
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the newly formed steering group. \n\nSource Partnership\, in their capacity as Independent Advisors for residents of Kings Crescent have been running some induction training for new and existing steering group members. If you haven’t been able to attend the training they have run so far but would like to join the steering group please contact john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n\nIf you are not part of the steering group you can always express any views directly to Carol and John or discuss with the KC residents committee who can feedback into the steering group.\n\nThe agenda for and minutes of the meeting will be posted here when available.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-meeting-june/
LOCATION:Unit C (vacant unit by Wallington)\, Murrain Road
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190625T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190612T173812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T223942Z
UID:653-1561487400-1561496400@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Kings Crescent Story Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The King’s Crescent Story Exhibition \nIf you missed it here are the photos of the display boards\, some old photos and street sign gifts given to Jill Walker-Murrain and Patricia Sim. Sim Street and Murrain Road were named after Patricia and Peter Sim and Jill WM and Vince Murrain in honour of all of their community work on Kings Crescent. \n\n   \n   \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \nEvent advert: \n\n‘Come and celebrate the story of the Kings Crescent Estate. We are holding an exhibition that brings together residents memories\, future plans and the history of the estate over the last 200 years.’ \n\n\nDrinks and nibbles will be served all evening.\n\n\nTiming is 6-30 until 9\, in Unit C Murrain Road\, 25 June 2019.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/kings-crescent-story-exhibition/
LOCATION:Unit C (vacant unit by Wallington)\, Murrain Road
CATEGORIES:community event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190620T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190606T173111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T173111Z
UID:651-1561055400-1561060800@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Training for Steering Group (catch-up)
DESCRIPTION:If you have applied to be part of the steering group that will input into the new phase of building and refurbishments but have missed any of the training that Source have done so far then come along to this to catch-up training. \nThe training is mandatory if you want to be part of the steering group. \nIf you haven’t been able to attend the training they have run so far but would like to join the steering group please contact john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \nIf you are not part of the steering group you can always express any views directly to Carol and John or discuss with the KC residents committee who can feedback into the steering group.\n\nThe agenda for and minutes of all steering group meetings are posted within the event on this website when available.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/training-for-steering-group-catch-up/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:Training for Steering Group members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190308T162201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T162953Z
UID:542-1559847600-1559854800@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Kings Crescent Resident's Group June meeting
DESCRIPTION:Minutes: \n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nLead\nAction\n\n\n1\nIntroductions (including new committee) and Apologies  \nWent around the room for everyone to introduce themselves then Emley introduced the KCRG Committee members present at the meeting and passed on apologies that had been received from Sarah Coxhead (KCRGC treasurer) and KCRGC ordinary members Emilie Leclerc and Andrew Mitchelson. Apologies were also received from Cllr Clare Potter who stated that she would be happy to attend these meetings but that Thursdays clash with her Labour Party meetings (change of days to be discussed later). Great mix of residents from both the old and new parts of Kings Crescent! Leah Walker-Murrain also sent apologies. \nAlthough Emley is the chair of the committee she asked for a volunteer from the committee to chair the meeting as she was leading on several of the sections and taking minutes\, Emma volunteered and did a great job at keeping us all to time which allowed for some social time at the end of the official meeting.\nEmley\n\n\n\n2\nBrief feedback on events so far: \n\n\n\n\n \nFamily fun mornings (last Saturday of month) \n  \nGoing well. The last one was not so well attended as it was the start of half term\, but we will be continuing them on the last Saturday of every month. Sainsburys have kindly agreed to donate juice\, fruit and some snacks to these events so it does not use any of the community budget.\nEmley\n\n\n\n \nRegular over 50s events (Tuesdays & Fridays) \n  \nThe charity organisation ‘Friends of Woodberry Down’ were looking for a new venue for their regular fun sessions for the over 50’s. Emley and Sarah H met Amanda from FoWD during a Chair-Person training event and it was suggested to use Kings Crescent’s hall. This has now been established and they run these sessions in the Vince Murrain hall twice per week on Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-2pm (except the last Friday of the month when they are back in Woodberry Down). \nQuite a few residents come from Woodberry Down to attend these sessions\, but unfortunately only Maire\, Patricia and Grace have attended from Kings Crescent. Maire fed back that the sessions are lots of fun and that it would be great if everyone could spread the word to other residents about this. \nSource mentioned this on a general flyer that went out to all residents recently. \n \nEmley/Maire\n\n\n\n \nTown Hall visit Sat 27th April 2019 \n  \nWe were invited to have a tour around Hackney Town Hall by our local ward councillor Clare Potter. She has been the Speaker for Hackney for the past year and was keen to offer a tour to Kings Crescent residents while she was still in this position (recently ended). Several of the committee attended including Patricia\, Sarah H\, Alice\, Emley and her daughter Maya. Cllr Bell also joined us on the tour. \nPatricia fed back that it was interesting to see all of the different aspects of the town hall. Good to know about the town hall history\, previous mayors\, vaults  etc. Sarah H commented that it was good to have local councillors that take an interest like this. \nPatricia also mentioned that she (and Jill Walker-Murrain) had been back to the town hall again recently to be celebrated as two of the ‘100 Hackney women who are driving change and making a difference in their community’ https://hackney.gov.uk/hackney-women. Congratulations to them! \n \nSarah H/ \nPatricia\n\n\n\n \nGardening morning \n  \nThis was quite a low-key event organised by the committee after a suggestion at the last meeting. We bought compost bags using last year’s community budget for residents to use on their allotments or to plant seeds in pots. Seeds were kindly donated by Sarah Coxhead along with her advice and wisdom about gardening. Refreshments were provided along with some homemade cakes. Quite a few residents attended throughout the morning and the event attracted people that often don’t come to other meetings etc so that was positive. Quite a few children came and enjoyed planting seeds in one of the allotment plots behind the community centre that had kindly been cleared in advance ready for planting on the day. People also planted pots to take and grow at home. \n \nAlice\n\n\n\n \nService Charges meeting \n  \nIt came to light that service charges were an issue facing both the new build residents and many from the older part of Kings Crescent. The committee organised an open meeting with representatives from the service charges team and new build team as an opportunity to explain the process of how service charges are calculated and for residents to ask general questions. Alice recognises that there is still some confusion and frustration on this topic\, and she has continued to ask questions by email that are still awaiting a reply from the service charges team. However\, this was a positive first step in opening up communication with the service charges team. Alice and a few other residents have volunteered to be consulted by the service charges team to look over the next estimates/actuals prior to general release. Hopefully this will help to spot and errors and inconsistencies. For full details of the meeting see here:  https:/calendar/service-charges-meeting/ \n \nAlice\nAlice: to feedback any responses from Hackney\n\n\n3\nIdeas for upcoming community activities: \n(Aim to agree a rough timetable of dates for the coming year) \nCommunity money available this financial year to fund these \n  \nSimon confirmed that as a residents group we are entitled to the same amount as a TRA would be\, that is: \n·        £2500 community development fund (last year this was £2000) \n·        £500 additional ‘community chest’ funding for specific community projects \n·        £500 funding for the ‘Big Lunch’ \n·        Total=£3500 \nThings that other estates have used funding for include coffee mornings\, bring & share lunch\, meal out\, trip locally or away to Kew Gardens\, seaside etc\, youth activities. \nSimon has been promoted to ‘Resident Initiatives & Training Officer’. Emma Harrison from the Community Halls team will be taking over as our Resident Participation person. \n \n  \n  \nSimon\n\n\n\n \nIdeas suggested previously include:\n\n\n\n\n \nSeaside trip \n  \nLast year Oliur (Hackney Resident Participation) organised a coach trip to Broadstairs. It was agreed that this was a good thing to use some of the Community Development Fund on again this year. Dates were debated and Sunday 21st July was decided. Locations were debated and Walton-on-the -Naze was decided. Simon will hand over to Emma Harrison to arrange the coach booking and John agreed that Source could do flyers to help advertise the event. It was suggested a £5 refundable deposit should be taken per person to guarantee the place on the coach. This could be taken at events between now and then. Also suggested setting up Eventbrite event to take online deposit payments. Details to be confirmed. \n \nSimon\nEmma H– cost of coach & book \nSource-leaflet \nEmley– put on website & FB groups\n\n\n \nBig lunch (combined with bring/take event) \n  \nBig lunch normally happens in June but this is too soon to organise so suggested to do in September instead. Dates debated and decided to combine with the family fun morning on Saturday 28th September. Simon confirmed that it would be fine to still get the Big Lunch funding to use then. All agreed that funding (£500) should be used to pay for activities such as face painting\, bouncy castle etc\, and residents should be asked to bring food donations to partake in a shared lunch to bring the community together. \nIt was agreed that it would be a good idea to combine this with a bring/take event for second-hand clothes\, toys\, furniture etc. Emilie happy to help organise that element. Details of event to be decided later. If you want to volunteer/share ideas contact  kcresidentsgroup@outlook.com \n \nEmilie/ \nEmma\nEmma H to confirm hall availability\n\n\n \nYouth group  \n  \nEmley has met with Simon and other residents Jill Murrain-Walker\, Leah Murrain-Walker and Dean Hope to discuss ideas for a new youth club on Kings Crescent. Currently in process of ensuring correct paperwork in place like Safeguarding certificates\, DBS etc. Hoping to run 2 after-school sessions per week\, one for primary school age children and one for secondary school age. \n \nEmley\nEmley & Leah – ongoing\n\n\n \nRegular events for parent\, babies & toddlers \n  \nThis has been requested by a few parents. Again in process of ensuring correct paperwork in place to use the hall on a regular basis. Partly also awaiting word of who will be running the new community centre in unit C\, was due to open there in the summer. \n \nEmley\n\n\n\n \nCycle club \n  \nRoy still interested in starting a group of cyclists to help with fixing bikes and take on tours of local area etc. Could also do some that are okay for children to go on too. Suggested Roy speaks to Wheely Tots about this (will be at next family fun morning on 29th June) \n \nRoy\nRoy to speak to Wheely Tots\n\n\n \nMorning tea for gardeners \n  \nThis was suggested during the Gardening morning that it would be nice to have a regular get-together in the allotments in the new build courtyard. First one will be Saturday 6th July 10.30am and possibly continuing on the first Saturday of the month through the Summer. Bring a cuppa\, garden together\, share ideas/cuttings/seeds\, swap produce etc. \n \nSarah H\n\n\n\n \nChristmas event early December \n  \nSuggested that it would be nice to have a Christmas related get-together. Can decide details at the September residents group meeting. Suggested this could be combined with the December residents group meeting e.g. start earlier to do carols\, food etc with the children and then continue into the meeting \n \nAlice\n\n\n\n \nFebruary party \nThe Beach Party held last February was a success and would be a nice tradition to start. February is a miserable time of year so nice to brighten it up with a party! Any money remaining in the Community Development Fund is lost at the end of the financial year (end of March)\, so agreed this is a good opportunity to use up any remaining money on an event to bring the community together. Date and details to be decided later. \n \nEmley\n\n\n\n \nOther ideas suggested at the meeting: \nBuilding links with local groups such as the boating centre on the reservoir and the castle climbing centre. May be willing to help with local events for residents. \n \n\nJill to speak to contacts at the climbing centre\n\n\n4\nFeedback from Steering Group meetings \n(including updates on new build planning\, ASB\, pigeons\, courtyard\, new community centre plans\, Kings Crescent Story) \n·        ASB – please report it! To council and/or police 101. Can do it anonymously or just ask police not to come to your property \n·        Planning application has been submitted for next stage of development \n·        Gel that looks to pigeons like the surface is on fire will be applied to affected areas in the new build and also re-applied to Weston and other affected older blocks \n·        Bronwen (Hackney) is aware of the slippery surface in the courtyard and is in discussion with Higgins about this\, the doors that keep breaking and other ongoing niggles. She will not sign the development off as completed until Higgins find a solution to these issues. \n·        Still no update as to who will be managing the new community centre planned for Unit C (empty space near Sainsburys)\, or when it will open. \n·        The Kings Crescent Story evening will be on the 25th June \nFor full details of the Steering Group meetings see the minutes within the events on kingscrescent.org \nhttps:/calendar/steering-group/ \n \nEmley\n\n\n\n5\n‘Terms of reference for KCRG’ – agree so can be signed \n  \nThe terms of reference have been amended to include the option of becoming a TRA sooner than in 1 year as originally proposed… \n“5) Periodic Review  \nEach June the Committee and its Members will review the year and consider whether they would like to continue as KCRG or become a TRA. If the committee or a quarterly public meeting decides by a majority that it would like to consider this before this date then it will reviewed at the next quarterly public meeting. This decision to review at next meeting must be made at least a month before the meeting to allow it to be publicly advertised.” \n  \nThere was a show of hands during this meeting to express our interest in becoming a formal ‘Tenants and Residents Association’ (TRA). Therefore this will be on the agenda for the September meeting with a view to becoming a TRA at this time. There will then be another AGM soon after to vote on the new TRA committee. This will be advertised more prior to the event. \nThe terms of reference were signed at the meeting by Emley Pine (Chair) and Sarah Hulcoop (Vice-Chair) and witnessed by Simon Ware (Hackney). \n \nEmley/ \nSimon\n\n\n\n6\nAny other business? \n  \nResults of the recent estate improvements walkabout: one of the requests was to have things planted in the concrete planters outside Datchworth and Bramfield Courts. It was felt by Hackney that they would not commit to doing this unless there were at least 5 volunteers willing to help with watering and maintaining the plants. JWM\, AH\, EC\, AR\, MM\, and EP all volunteered. However\, Hackney are also not available to do this until September!! It was therefore suggested that we could just do these ourselves. Jill has a neighbour who works for Homebase who may be willing to help with some compost and plants. \n  \nJill Walker-Murrain commented that she is very happy to see all of this happening. She and her late husband Vince ran the TRA and youth club previously. She is happy to get involved again and it will be great to have her wisdom! \n  \nThe committee thanked Simon for his assistance so far and for getting us to this point and wished him good luck in his new role. \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJill to contact neighbour re plants\n\n\n7\nDates of next meetings (5th September & 5th December) \n  \nThese dates are already in the calendar\, but it was suggested that future dates for 2020 could be changed so that they do not clash with the regular Thursday Labour meetings so that our local councillors could attend. All fine with this in general.\n\nEmley to discuss future dates with Emma H and Cllr Potter\n\n\n8\nSocial time  \nSoft drinks and snacks were provided\, and some individuals contributed wine. This was a great chance to chat more informally and get to know other residents. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nCome along to meet your neighbours\, find out about fun activities coming up\, make suggestions for events you would like to see on Kings Crescent\, get involved etc. \nThere will also be a Hackney representative attending the meeting so you can discuss any issues you might be experiencing on the estate \nThere will be some social time after the meeting\, all welcome! \nKings Crescent Residents Group Meeting Agenda \n06 June 2019                    7-9pm \nVince Murrain Community Hall \n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nSuggested \nTiming\nLead\n\n\n1\nIntroductions (including new committee) and Apologies \n5-10 mins\nEmley\n\n\n2\nBrief feedback on events so far: \n10 mins\n\n\n\n \nFamily fun mornings (last Saturday of month)\n\nEmley\n\n\n \nRegular over 50s events (Tuesdays & Fridays)\n\nEmley/Maire\n\n\n \nTown Hall visit\n\nSarah H/Pat\n\n\n \nGardening morning\n\nSarah C\n\n\n \nService Charges meeting\n\nAlice\n\n\n3\nIdeas for upcoming community activities: \n(Aim to agree a rough timetable of dates for the coming year) \nCommunity money available this financial year to fund these\n30 mins \n  \n \n  \n  \nSimon\n\n\n \nIdeas suggested previously include:\n\n\n\n\n \nSeaside trip\n\nSimon\n\n\n \nBig lunch (possibly combined with bring/take event)\n\nEmilie/Emma\n\n\n \nYouth group\n\nEmley/Leah\n\n\n \nRegular events for parent\, babies & toddlers\n\nEmley\n\n\n \nCycle club\n\nRoy\n\n\n \nMorning tea for gardeners\n\nSarah H/C\n\n\n \nChristmas event early December\n\nAlice\n\n\n \nFebruary party\n\nEmley\n\n\n4\nFeedback from Steering Group meetings \n(including updates on new build planning\, ASB\, pigeons\, courtyard\, new community centre plans\, Kings Crescent Story)\n5-10 mins\nEmley\n\n\n5\n‘Terms of reference for KCRG’ – agree so can be signed\n5 mins\nEmley/Simon\n\n\n6\nAny other business?\n5-10 mins\n\n\n\n7\nDates of next meetings (5th September\, 5th December)\n\n\n\n\n8\nSocial time  \n(Please bring your drink of choice. Soft drinks provided)\nRemaining time\n\n\n\n\n  \nPlease see kingscrescent.org for details of upcoming events and minutes of previous meetings \nThe KCRG committee can be contacted at kcresidentsgroup@outlook.com
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/kings-crescent-residents-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:residents group meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190530T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190530T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190516T223428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T223628Z
UID:628-1559226600-1559241000@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in event to view proposals for refurbishment of south-side blocks
DESCRIPTION:The plans for the next stage of regeneration on Kings Crescent are due to be submitted soon for planning permission. Anyone is welcome to come along to this drop-in event to see the final drawings and proposals. \nHackney are particularly keen to ensure that all residents of Weston\, Datchworth\, Theobalds and Bramfield Courts have had an opportunity to see the proposals\, particularly for the refurbishment of their properties. These south-side buildings will have balconies added\, ground floor landscaping\, and general tidying up of the blocks. Come along to see the designs\, plans and latest 3D images of how the blocks will look. \nIf you are unable to make it to this event but have any questions or comments please contact Bronwen Thomas (project manager – Hackney) on 020 8356 6161 bronwen.thomas@hackney.co.uk
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/drop-in-event-to-view-proposals-for-refurbishment-of-south-side-blocks/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:consultation event,Source coffee afternoon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190418T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T201133Z
UID:591-1558778400-1558785600@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning - May
DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet other families on Kings Crescent…All welcome!!! \nFeaturing: \n\nGiant board games\nColouring\nMini sand pit\nSports\nJuice bar\nSnacks
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-may/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:Family fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190516T173829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T173829Z
UID:609-1558699200-1558710000@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Over 60s lunch (free but must book place)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/over-60s-lunch-free-but-must-book-place/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190516T175221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T171833Z
UID:621-1558033200-1558038600@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Steering Group Meeting May
DESCRIPTION:Minutes: \n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\n  \nApologies were received from Gouri Ghosh\, Cllr Clare Potter\, Roy Watkin\, Anna McConnell (stepping down from the RSG) and Ron Greenwood. (Post meeting note : Jo Griffiths also gave late apologies not picked up until after the meeting) \n \n \n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 11 April 2019 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\n  \nFrom 4.1 re pigeons. BT confirmed that the anti pigeon gel is being piloted on 2 new blocks. Also\, that it lasts for approx. 5 years and therefore will be replaced at Weston Ct as well. \nIf pilot is unsuccessful\, other methods will be tried. \n \n \n\n\n  \n2.2\n  \nFrom 11.2 re Sainsbury’s vent on Green Lanes. This query is with Planning. BT to update at June RSG. \n \n  \nBT\n\n\n3.0\nKings Crescent Story update and presentation\n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n  \nBT gave a presentation of the boards that will be produced for the launch on 25th June. She asked if anyone has more photos or other material that could be added to fill the ‘middle years\,’ these would be welcomed. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n4.0\nPhase 3 & 4 update\n \n\n\n  \n4.1 \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nBT reported that the scheme has passed Gateway 1. A few details were flagged up internally which have delayed submission of the scheme to the planners. LBH are quite a strict client\, which is positive. The Regen. team now hope to submit the application next week.  Formal consultation letters will be sent out to all local residents 3 to 4 weeks after submission of the planning application and this will describe how representations in response to the plans can be made. \n  \nLetters have gone out to refurbishment blocks for final consultation meetings. The main date is 30th May\, to run alongside Source’s May coffee afternoon. 2 additional meetings have been arranged for residents in the Weston Court podium flats and the north east corner flats of Datchworth Court. \n  \nBB referred to the previous RSG minutes for details of the full planning process. He also asked if any RSG member is interested in being part of the contractor selection process; PD put himself forward. \n  \nBT also noted that additional GLA funding has enabled LBH to produce 12 more social rented flats (28 in total). This is part of 100 extra social rented homes across the borough. CS asked if these will be subject to the local lettings policy that was piloted here in phase 1 & 2; we were expecting some feedback last year from the pilot. BT confirmed that they would be available for the revised local lettings arrangements. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n4.2\n  \nThe ITLA contract needs to be re-procured. There is a framework of 5 consultancies that LBH use. BT invited a resident to sit on the selection panel with her and Ron; PA volunteered. Interviews possibly in late June/early July. This might take 2 half days to score the submissions and possibly to interview. \n \n \n\n\n5.0\nPhase 1 & 2 update\n \n\n\n  \n5.1\n  \nBT reported that final defects are now with Higgins\, mostly small\, individual items. TV reception and the problems with the fobs and main front doors to the blocks are the main estate-wide issues remaining. EP thought that posts on the local Facebook site suggest that there are more complaints than reach LBH. ES added that the problems are intermittent and because they keep recurring\, it gets tiring continually reporting them. There was further discussion about the door closers; BT concluded that for the Northside blocks\, LBH looking to get the door manufacturers back.\n \n\n\n  \n5.2\n  \nBB noted that the lease and management of Unit C is still in negotiation. \n \n \n\n\n  \n5.3\n  \nEP raised the issue of the slippery courtyards. BT – LBH is looking at specialist cleaning contractor. ES noted that it seemed to be the areas that don’t get sunlight which become slippery; c/w the pocket park brick paving which is south facing and which doesn’t get slippery. \n \n \n\n\n6.0\nDraft statement of community support for phases 3 & 4\n \n\n\n  \n6.1\n  \nCS introduced this; it is customary for steering groups to offer a statement of support for planning applications. It is acknowledged that there is not 100% support for 100% of the scheme but a general level of support exists which can be ratified by a signed statement of support addressed to the planners. In some schemes all members of the SG sign\, in others\, just the Chair. The draft was circulated and everyone given the chance to read it. KH felt that he personally would not be able to sign it\, nor could he as a representative of Wallington Court residents. ES queried ‘well-managed’ (3rd bullet point on page 1). CS explained this meant maintained and managed in terms of ensuring behaviour is reasonable and ASB is dealt with. BT added that housing management and the ASB Team will try to ensure that there is a shared understanding of how communal spaces should be used properly.  It was agreed that the statement will be amended to broaden this out/be more descriptive about what this means. \n  \nKH highlighted the last sentence of para 5\, where there is reference to ‘lively discussions.’ BB suggested that if he wants this to be more reflective of the challenges presented to the scheme\, he could contribute his wording for the sentence to the draft. \n  \nJM will circulate the draft to the whole RSG mailing list so that those not present now can read it and comment\, and attendees tonight can consider a response with more time. \n  \nBT and JWM emphasised that it is important that anyone who wishes to is able to express a view. BB emphasised that this does not prevent anyone from making their own comments as part of the statutory planning consultation. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCS \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKH \n  \n  \n  \nJM\n\n\n7.0\nRSG training update and feedback\n \n\n\n  \n7.1\n  \nCS gave an update on dates which have been affected by the 23/5 elections and 30/5 consultation event. It is now proposed that the session for catching up on the induction training is held 20th June with the session on contractor selection in early September. Overall\, the feedback from the training has been very positive. \n \n \n\n\n8.0\nResidents Group update\n \n\n\n  \n8.1\n  \nEP gave an update: \ni)  another successful family fun morning (last Saturday of each month) was held in April \nii)  the Town Hall visit went well – attended by some children as well as the adult members of the group \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n \niii)  the service charge meeting on 9th May was useful but the general view was that there are still questions to be answered. Notes from Alice Hutchinson are on the KC website. The Residents Group committee feel this as ongoing item of concern. \niv)  the gardening morning took place on Saturday (11th May). Compost was bought with last year’s funding. Sarah Coxhead brought her own seeds that were planted. PA made the comment that the event was not as ambitious as he thought it could be. EP invited suggestions on how a similar event could be improved\, given that it was also aimed at children. But pointed out that Sarah C. had brought and paid for her own seeds and equipment to start it off. It was up to residents\, via the Residents Group to decide how to spend their funding – so if a bigger and better event was popular\, money could be set aside for this. The next Residents Group open meeting is 6th June\, where views on how to use the funding can be discussed. \n \n \n\n\n9.0\nAny urgent business\n \n\n\n  \n9.1\n  \nPS asked for an update on plans for the old boiler house. BT explained that different options were explored\, including using it for additional community space. But the difficulty of access made this unviable. Currently\, it is marked on the plans as a space for back up generators for the lifts\, but it is unlikely that this will be needed. Therefore\, it is likely to be converted to create another flat.  PA asked what will happen to the chimney. BT stated that at the moment\, it will be left in place. \n \n \n\n\n  \n9.2\n  \nPA enquired about the opening up works for the ground survey that was carried out around Weston Court. BT is still waiting to see the results. \n \n \n\n\n  \n9.3\n  \nJM asked how many of those present would still like hard copies of the papers delivered in addition to the emailed versions. PA\, PD and PS requested a posted hard copy\, the other members confirmed they are happy to receive them electronically. \n \n \n\n\n10.0\nDates of next meetings\n \n\n\n  \n10.1\n  \nNext meeting arranged for 26th June.  (Post meeting note – BB has notified that there is a full Council meeting on 26th June\, so the RSG date will need to change) \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nThe Meeting closed at 8.15 pm \n  \nMeeting to be held on  \nThursday 16 May 2019 starting at 7.00pm in the Vince Murrain Community Centre \n  \n  \nAGENDA \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nAgenda item \nLead \n\n\n1\nIntroductions and Apologies \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n2\nNotes of previous meeting held 11 April 2019 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n3\nKings Crescent Story update and presentation \n \nBronwen (LBH)\n\n\n4\nPhase 3 & 4 update \n \nBronwen (LBH)\n\n\n5\nPhase 1 & 2 update \n \nBronwen (LBH)\n\n\n6\nDraft statement of community support for phases 3 & 4 \n \nCarol (Source)\n\n\n7\nRSG training update and feedback \n \nCarol (Source)\n\n\n8\nResidents Group update \n \nEmley (Residents  Group Chair)\n\n\n9\nAny urgent business \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n10\nDates of next meeting \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190320T211710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T222037Z
UID:567-1557568800-1557576000@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Morning
DESCRIPTION:  \n   \nEvent advert: \nA chance for everyone with allotment plots on the estate (old and new) and anyone interested in gardening to get together to share knowledge about growing. Perhaps be inspired to grow more on your balcony/railings! \nThere will be seeds and compost available for you to plant\, bring along a pot if you don’t have an allotment. One of our expert residents will be on hand to give advice if you are new to gardening! \nThis event has been organised by the KC Residents Group Committee \n \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/gardening-day/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:community event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190509T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190418T210729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T175654Z
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SUMMARY:Service Charges Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Kings Crescent Resident’s committee are aware that some residents have concerns regarding their service charges. We have invited the New Build team and Hackney leasehold team to an open meeting to give residents an overview of service changes and the service charge process. \nAll residents from old and new blocks are invited to attend if you wish to understand more about service charges. \nPlease be aware that it will not be possible to discuss individual issues at this meeting\, but they can be phones or emailed through to the Leasehold/New Build team. \nNotes taken at meeting by Alice H (Residents committee secretary) \nMeeting: Thursday 9th May\, 6:30pm-8pm.\n\n\n\nChaired by John from Source PartnershipAttendees from Council\nCharmaine Dennis\, new build team.\nJohn \, new build property manager\nChris service charge manager for the older blocks and new blocks\nSamantha Jensen\, calculating service charges.\n\n\nQueries about particular situation can be passed on via:\nNew build: newbuild@hackney.gov.uk\nOlder estate\, service.charges@hackney.gov.uk\n\nTwo service charge statements each year: one estimated\, and one actual.\nActual 2018/2019 in September 2020\nEstimated 2019/2020 in March/April 2019\nThere is a one year lag in estimated vs actual.\n\nBy law required to include costs in the service charges within 18 months of when they are incurred.\n\nAn overview was given as to how estimated and actual costs are calculated:\n\nEstimated\n\nBudgeted costs are sourced from key parties where available (eg. cleaning companies)\nOther costs\, such as maintenance. These will be based on average over last 2\, 4\, or 5 years – the length of time will be chosen based o which time  period is seen to be most representative.\n\nActual service charge is calculated: \n\n\nActual cost of providing service. This is the actual costs incurred.\nTake actual cost information from different areas and review for appropriateness\nApportionment for block and estate is the same for actual and estimated\nCosts are allocated to flats based on number of bedrooms\nBuilding insurance is usually same expected vs actual\n\n\n\n\nA further breakdown of actual service  charge costs can be requested within 6 months of the service charge request. Therefore\, please request if you would like in Autumn when you get the service charge statement.\nAll invoices can be viewed\, though there is a £10 charge (and you should expect several arch lever files of invoices)\nExpected to get right (within c.100£) about 80% of time\nAcross Hackney\, in many cases\, credits are given back to residents at end of year\,\nThe approach to “large costs” (known as major works) is different between phase 1 and phase 2. Phase 1 (older blocks) pay for large costs when incurred\, and payment options are provided. Phase 2 (newer blocks) operate a reserve fund where contributions are made each year and large costs will come out of the reserve fund\, this aims to spread costs across all residents fairly.\nTo calculate the contribution to the reserve fund\,  the expected cost of replacement of key items (eg. roof) and expected lifespan are used to estimate the amount of reserve fund needed. The annual contribution per residents is then calculated.\nbank interest on the  reserve fund is kept in the reserve fund. Level of funds in the reserve fund is reviewed once every 5 years.\nManagement charge\, details are given in he service charge booklet. The management charge amount is the cost of providing management services. However\, this is also bench-marked against management charges charged by other councils. Generally not all management costs are recharged because the cost would be too high to expect residents to pay.\n\n\nSeveral Questions were asked and a collation of the key points made is below:\n\nEstate cleaning is split across all residents. Block cleaning is split by block. There is no cross-subsidy.\na similar principle applies for CCTV.\nThere was some discussion on CCTV and in particular\, some residents wanted confirmation that the CCTV does work in their blocks. Charmaine confirmed that all new blocks have operational CCTV cameras. An action was taken away by Hackney to confirm whether CCTV works is in some of the phase 1 blocks.  When CCTV is not working\, costs are not charged.\nA comment was made from some residents living in phase 1 blocks that cleaning is sometimes done very poorly. Charmaine agreed to follow-up with those residents specifically.\nThe point was made that ASB can be observed across the estate.\nQuestions were asked around whether reserve fund approach is fair.\nthere was a question around whether the phase 3 construction company will contribute to cleaning costs as a result of the building work. The exact details can only be known when the construction company is chosen but Hackney confirmed that this could be a point taken under consideration when choosing the company who will build phase III. it would be usual for some additional cleaning to be paid for by the company overseeing the building work.\nIt was noted that it is more difficult to estimate costs for the new block as there are more unknowns. however\, it is to be expected that this would become more stable overtime.\nA question was asked as to whether when errors are made by staff\, are additional service charges taken from residents to cover additional costs. In terms of staff costs\, the answer was no\, there are no additional costs. However\,  i do plan to ask a follow-up question on this.\nA question was asked about how Hackney ensured value for money for residents.\n\n\nthe following examples were also given:\n\nCleaning ensuring value for money by checking that the cleaning being carried out is what is expected:\n\nHave a schedule for cleaning across the estate\nManagers do complete quality checks\nPilot scheme ongoing to have a check- in system where cleaners “check-in” on an app to show the time spent cleaning the different areas.\n\n\n\n\n\n10% of all repairs are inspected to ensure they have been done correctly.\n\n\n\na question was asked about the error in the heating/hot water bill that has recently been corrected. This error happened because an admin error was made in terms of allocating the cost of the heating/hot water contract. There are several checks and controls around service charges\, including a review by the legal team. Unfortunately\, this got missed. Additional controls have been added to reduce the likelihood of this happening again.\nVolunteers from the estate are shown service charge costs in advance to review and give feedback in advance of being shared with all residents. Charmaine asked for volunteers\, several new people volunteered (including a member of the residents committee).\nSolar panels pay for electricity for lifts and lighting. So block electricity costs include a reduction due to electricity sourced from solar panels.\n\n\nElectricity is bulk brought at lower costs than residents would be likely to get privately.\n\n\nthe comment was made that the additional letter sent with the corrected service charges\, was a good start and a move in the right direction. However\, it was confusing in places. Residents offered to input into this\, and there may be opportunity to do this via the volunteers who review the service charges in advance. However\, there wasn’t total clarity or agreement on this\n\nThere was a comment made that residents feel that\, on occasional\, Hackney does not listen sufficiently to residents feedback and/or reporting of issues around the estate. It can therefore take a very long time before action is taken. The request was made as to why Hackney cannot make the most of the residents who are often very knowledgeable about issues on the estate. One example would be that there have been frequent reports of CCTV cameras being missing or non-operational. Rather than acting directly on residents’ reports\, a time consuming process of reviewing was carried out and there are still thought to be issues with cameras in some blocks.\nit was requested whether residents in phase II could be told the total amount in the reserve fund.\nMajor works and repairs will be covered by the tenants in that block where the repairs or major works are carried out. Costs are shared fairly across all flats in the relevant block.\n\nBased a 1-1 conversation after the meeting: As a note to residents in Chipping Court\, you should have seen a change in the service charge costs for lifts. If you have not\, please contact Hackney.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/service-charges-meeting/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190312T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T220007Z
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SUMMARY:Hackney Town Hall tour
DESCRIPTION:While Cllr Potter was the Speaker for Hackney she kindly invited Kings Crescent residents on a tour of Hackney’s town hall. Here are some photos from the visit: \n  \n      \n   \n   \n  \n  \n  \nEvent advert: \nOur local Councillor Clare Potter is currently the Speaker for Hackney and as such she has kindly offered Kings Crescent residents a private tour of Hackney Town Hall. Children are welcome. Cllr Potter will show us the Speakers Parlour\, the Council Chamber\, Assembly Hall\, the vaults in the basement where kids can dress up\, she will talk about what roles people do in the council etc. This is a chance for residents to get a sense that it is our town hall and how to engage with it. \nFor more information about the Speaker role see here: https://hackney.gov.uk/article/3587/The-Speaker \nIf you are interested in attending please let Simon or Carol know (maximum 30 people): \nsimon.ware@hackney.gov.uk \ncarol@sourcepartnership.com \nMeet in the reception area of the main town hall building at 3pm\, the tour will be about 1.5 hours. Tea and biscuits included!
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/hackney-town-hall-tour/
LOCATION:Hackney Town Hall\, Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EA
CATEGORIES:community event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190320T204947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T171902Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun morning - April
DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet other families on the estate on the last Saturday of every month…All welcome!! \n \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-april/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:community event,Family fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T133811
CREATED:20190410T091209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T175439Z
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SUMMARY:Steering Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the first meeting of the relaunched Steering Group. It is the intention that the steering group is fairly small and representative of all buildings on the estate.\n\n\nSource Partnership\, in their capacity as Independent Advisors for residents of Kings Crescent have been running some induction training for new and existing steering group members. If you haven’t been able to attend either of the two we have run so far\, please let us know your availability as we intend to organise at least one further session in the near future.     Please contact john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n\nIf you are not able to or do not with to be involved with the steering group you can always express any views directly to Carol and John or discuss with the new residents committee who can feedback into the steering group.\n\n\nMeeting to be held on  \nThursday 11 April 2019 starting at 7.00pm in the Vince Murrain Community Centre \n  \n Minutes: \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\n  \nApologies were received from Karsten Hartmann\, Azucena Ascencio\, Yannis Vasilelou\, Thomas Davies\, Gouri Ghosh\, Jill Walker Murrain\, Andrew Mitchelson\, Cllr Clare Potter \n \n \n\n\n2.0\nWelcome to new members\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\n  \nBB welcomed all new members to the RSG and reminded them of the stipulation to attend Source’s new member training in order to have their membership ratified. \n \n \n\n\n3.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 31 January 2019 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda \n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n  \nAgreed as a true record. No matters arising that will not arise on this agenda. \n \n \n\n\n4.0\nPresentation on the proposed new materials for phase 3\n \n\n\n  \n4.1\n  \nEB and DM gave a presentation that included current design images and illustrations of materials and finishes for phases 3 & 4. \nComments\, queries were as follows: \n  \nJG asked about balcony materials. DM explained that balconies will be pre cast concrete that can be installed quickly having been constructed off site. This will mean that small piles will need to be dug in the Queens Drive gardens for foundations. \n  \nJG asked if the current entrance arches will be reduced. DM explained that the Bramfield entrance will be pedestrian only; the Datchworth one will be vehicular but reduced in width. Bin stores will be located at these entrances and the Theobalds access point.  CS added that this is consistent with LBH’s decision to close the chutes. DM noted that bin stores will be as close as possible to lifts. \n  \nPA felt that railings on the balconies felt less safe than the current low brick walls. \n  \nPA also asked what colour the new balconies will be. DM – a light grey. PA thought that this would not weather well. AP agreed that moss grows on new balconies on north side blocks. \n  \nPA queried how drainage from balconies will be organised. DM – water will run away down the inside of the blocks. BT added that the overflows on the phase 1 and 2 balconies work as an early warning that there may be a blockage issue that needs to be dealt with. EB confirmed that the detailed technical design of balconies will be reviewed to make sure problems are avoided. \n  \nAP raised the issue of reduced numbers of car parking spaces. EB explained that car free developments are an LBH policy and that existing south side residents will retain the right to have an estate permit. \n  \nPA asked about pigeons. BT replied that a survey had recently been completed by LBH and a treatment recommended by Pest Control of bird-repellent gel. PA stated that this had been first placed at Weston Court 8/9 years ago and did not appear to be working now. BT – perhaps it has run out or its effectiveness diminished over time. BT to investigate\, but BB emphasised that the proposals for the new blocks are a pilot\, so effectiveness will be reviewed. \n  \nJG asked how many retail spaces there will be. EB – 4 in all. ES indicated his support for the units opposite the park. There were reservations expressed by others about the viability of retail units here. BB noted that there was no lack of competition for the shop units A\, B and D on the northside. \n  \nRW asked about the number of trees along Green lanes and the Queens Drive corner that may be lost. EB showed a drawing of the corner block; one tree will need to be cut down but over the whole development there will be more trees provided. The large tree on the Green Lanes/Queens Drive corner will be preserved as will all trees that stand along Green Lanes. \n  \nCS asked if this presentation will be reproduced on boards for residents to drop in to view. EB confirmed that the drawings will be on the website and will be produced as display boards. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBT/New Build Team \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n5.0\nScheme Report \n \n\n\n  \n5.1\n  \nCurrent project activities \nRG offered apologies for indicating in previous meetings that the planning application would be submitted mid March. There have been many complex issues to deal with including high targets for quality and cost. The LBH ‘Gateway’ panel is looking in detail at the proposals for accuracy. There needs to be an unambiguous scheme agreed for contractors to tender on. \n  \nES asked how far in the process the architects will work on the scheme. RG – to Stage 3+ and this is the level of design development that will go to tender. Issues under consideration include: \ni)                the impact on the cost of the scheme of using pre cast concrete for the balconies \nii)               commercial rental values \niii)             making sure that if the market drops and values fall\, the scheme can still be delivered \niv)             whether the chosen contractor or LBH market the sales homes \nv)               what the implications are for future management and maintenance of the proposals on refuse\,  external paving etc. \n  \nScheme goes to the Gateway on 30/4. The aim is then to submit the scheme for planning in 1st week of May. \n  \nJG asked if KCA and HHB architects will be novated to the contractors. RG – the successful contractors will be strongly encouraged to employ the current architects but it won’t be a condition. JG expressed the view that it will be very important that they are retained to work on the scheme. \n \n \n\n\n  \n5.2\n  \nPlanning application process \nOnce the planning application is submitted (aiming at w/c 6/5/19) the following timescales apply: \ni)                    2 weeks validation process to check all documentation is complete and submitted correctly \nii)                  3 weeks after that\, the statutory consultation process begins. This lasts at least 8 weeks (post meeting note – the statutory public consultation period is actually “not less than 21 days.”) \niii)                Any material issues are evaluated by planners \niv)                Consideration of this application and representations will probably take approx.  6 months in total. (Other agencies such as the GLA and TfL also get to comment) \nv)                  Late October/early November 2019\, officers will make a recommendation for the Planning Committee to consider. Residents will be able to speak at the committee. \n  \n \n \n\n\n  \n5.3\n  \nConstruction procurement process \nA Cabinet Procurement Committee will meet on 11/6/19 to consider the process for engaging a contractor. It will take 2/3 months throughout the summer to produce a tender document. At the moment\, it hasn’t been decided whether to go to tender in advance of planning permission being confirmed or not. The balance is the risk of committing to a developer before there is planning in place c/w the desire to move the process on as quickly as possible. \n  \nTenders will probably go out to 4 or 5 contractors (anyone can bid but companies whose tenders will be taken forward will in all likelihood be restricted to those with the scale and experience to do this work). Tenders will be assessed on 70% price\, 30% quality. Quality will include such items as evidence of being able to work on site with residents\, approach to communication with officers\, residents\, councillors\, how disruption and noise will be minimised etc. LBH hope that 2 or 3 residents will put themselves forward to help assess the quality criteria. \n  \nAnother Cabinet Procurement Committee will need to endorse the decision on which tender to accept before final negotiations and going on site. \n  \nES asked if M&E contractors will be novated to the main contractor as the process did not seem to have worked as well as it could have in phases 1 & 2. RG confirmed M&E consultants will be different and it will be imperative to ensure that there is an effective LB Hackney M&E Clerks of Works service to minimise defects. \n \n \n\n\n  \n5.4\n  \nProgramme \nTo reiterate above timings: \ni)                    Planning – May \nii)                  Expression of Interest for tender – Sept \niii)                Tender period Oct to December \niv)                Evaluation of tender – Dec. \nv)                  Negotiations with successful bidder – Jan 2020 \nvi)                On site target May 2020 \nRG confirmed that it is intended that the refurbishment is done asap\, so the expectation is that this element of the work would be complete by 2021.  New build completed by 2023. \nRG confirmed that the tender is an open tender – not restricted to a framework. \n \n \n\n\n6.0\nFeedback from doorknocking\n \n\n\n  \n6.1\n  \nCS gave feedback on the recent doorknocking exercise that Source carried out on south side homes. 134 residents were spoken to who hadn’t seen the design drawings at consultation events or in the community centre. There were 40 households that Source have been unable to speak to. The overall impression of the proposals for phases 3 & 4 are positive; concerns expressed were familiar\, having come up several times before at events etc.  NB\, this wasn’t a scientific exercise; these were just the issues that people raised having been asked whether they knew about the proposals. Source will continue to try to make contact with the 40 unseen households\, though of these\, 23 are leaseholders who may well be absentee. \n  \nBT added that\, following discussions with Source\, LBH will write to all southside residents in May\, tailoring specific letters to the ground floor flats affected by the works on their rear gardens\, the Weston Court podium flats and the flats on the corner of Datchworth that will be affected by the installation of an extra window to comply with light standards. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSource \n\n\n7.0\nRSG training update \n \n\n\n  \n7.1\n  \n27 people registered interest in the training sessions\, 11 have attended so far. 16 need to do the introductory sessions to be able to be part of the RSG. BB emphasised that this is a condition of membership. The feedback generally has been good. \n \n \n\n\n8.0\nITLA procurement timetable \n \n\n\n  \n8.1\n  \nSource’s contract expires in September.  KBH need to procure a new ITLA from the framework of 5 consultancies. The new contract will be for 4.5 years. Tender period will be May – July with a decision on the successful tenderer in August. BB noted that some residents will be needed to be part of the decision-making panel. \n \n \n\n\n9.0\nResidents Group update\n \n\n\n  \n9.1\n  \nEP gave a feedback on the new KC Residents Group. AGM on 7/3 elected a committee with officers (EP Chair). The beach party on 2nd Feb was very successful. The group is currently focusing on social events\, including a regular family event on the last Saturday of each month. 26/3 the committee met to discuss continued social activities but also being able to co-ordinate other estate issues such as ASB and service charges. EP and Sarah Hulcoop\, vice chair had attended the LBH chairs training. A gardening event is planned and Friends of Woodberry Down have been in touch to explore running activities at KC for older residents. There is also an aspiration to get a KC Youth Group off the ground.  News etc. is posted on the website: kingscrescent.org. \n  \nEP suggested that information on who does what in LBH would be useful; the estate walkabout revealed that several issues had to be dealt with a variety of departments within the Council and it is sometimes hard to work out where responsibilities lie. \n  \nBB noted that Unit C will hopefully have a lease in place within the next 2 months; this will be another resource for residents to hire for activities. \n  \n \n \n\n\n10.0\nKings Crescent Story update\n \n\n\n  \n10.1\n  \nBT fed back. An event is planned for June to launch the KC Story with display boards and the printed booklet. There are also some old videos that have emerged that could be shown at the event.  A final draft of the booklet will come to the next RSG.\n  \n  \n  \nBT\n\n\n11.0\nAny urgent business\n \n\n\n  \n11.1\n  \nPA asked if the opening up works at Weston revealed anything. BT explained that these were to check structural and sewage arrangements under the block and have not been completed yet. \n \n \n\n\n  \n11.2\n  \nES asked about the vent of the block on Green Lanes which was presumably installed by Sainsburys and whether it has exceeded a prescribed height. Residents have received consultation documents for retrospective planning permission. RG responded that LBH had not anticipated the scale of the installation and agreed that it was intrusive when the blocks were viewed from across the park. The Regeneration team are meeting planning and property services colleagues tomorrow to discuss this. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRG/BT\n\n\n12.0\nDates of next meetings \n \n\n\n  \n12.1\n  \nNext meetings arranged for: 16th May\, in the Community Centre\, \n26th June in Unit C and 30th July in the Community Centre. All at 7.00. \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nThe Meeting closed at 8.35 pm \nAGENDA \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nAgenda item \nLead \nApprox timing \n\n\n1\nIntroductions and Apologies \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n1 min\n\n\n2\nWelcome to new members/new group \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n5 mins\n\n\n3\nNotes of previous meeting held 31 January 2019 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n10 mins\n\n\n4\nPresentation on the proposed external materials for phase 3 \n \nKCA\, HHb\, Muf\n20 mins\n\n\n5\nScheme report: \ni)    current project activities \nii) planning application process \niii) construction procurement process \niv) programme \n \nRon\n20 mins\n\n\n6\nFeedback from doorknocking \n \nSource\n5 mins\n\n\n7\nRSG training update \n \nSource\n5 mins\n\n\n8\nITLA procurement timetable \n \nBronwen\, Source\n5 mins\n\n\n9\nResidents Group update \n \nSource\, Emley\n10 mins\n\n\n10\nKings Crescent Story update \n \nBronwen\n5 mins\n\n\n11\nAny urgent business \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n10 mins\n\n\n12\nDates of next meetings \n \nCllr Bell (Chair)\n5 mins\n\n\n\n  \n  \nAfter the meeting there will be a chance to catch up with new and old members of the RSG over a drink and some snacks. \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning - March
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of the beach party in February the newly formed Kings Crescent Residents committee are planning a family fun morning on the last Saturday of every month\, starting on 30th March. \nCome along to meet other families on the estate! \n   \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nThere will be giant board games\, a mini sand pit\, colouring\, as well as Wheely Tots providing bikes and family activities.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-march/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:community event,Family fun
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SUMMARY:Improvements walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Resident Led Improvement Budget walkabout for Kings Crescent will be on Friday 29 March 9.15am till around 10am. All residents are welcome to join and identify potential improvements for communal areas on the estate. Simon Ware (Resident Participation Support Officer) will attend plus your housing officer (Annette) and communal works officer (Eray). \nUsually meet at the community centre but watch out for more information on posters
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/improvements-walkabout/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:consultation event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190328T160000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Afternoon - Source Partnership
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/coffee-afternoon-source-partnership/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:Source coffee afternoon
ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com
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SUMMARY:* Cancelled* March steering group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Message from John (Source Partnership): \nCouncillor Bell has agreed to cancel the next RSG meeting\, scheduled for next Tuesday\, 12th March.\n\nThere is nothing to update the group on in terms of the development proposals and\, as you know\, Source are supporting Hackney in re-constituting the RSG.\n\nA provisional date for the next meeting is Thursday 11th April. Ron is trying to get a date that the design team can make so they can present to the group on some of the detailed design aspects of the planning application such as the external materials.\n\nI will confirm this to you as soon as I have more firm information. Of course\, by this meeting\, we hope to have the start of a new RSG although I expect many of you will still be involved.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/march-steering-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
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SUMMARY:*Postponed*Hackney Town Hall visit
DESCRIPTION:*New date to be confirmed* \nThe current Speaker and our local Councillor\, Clare Potter\, would like to invite Kings Crescent residents to a formal visit of the Town Hall on Saturday 9th March between 11am and 12:30pm. If any residents are interested in attending then please let Simon Ware or Source Partnership know: \nsimon.ware@hackney.gov.uk \ncarol@sourcepartnership.com
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/hackney-town-hall-visit/
LOCATION:Hackney Town Hall\, Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EA
CATEGORIES:community event
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