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SUMMARY:Resident Meeting 22 May 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nCommunity Meeting \nMinutes \n22nd May 2025 – 7:30pm till 8:30pm \n  \nVenue: Hackney Showroom space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN \n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nLead\nActions\n\n\n1\nWelcome \n \n \n\n\n \n Attended: Residents: Emley Pine (Treasurer)\, Remi Bevis (Chair)\, Kathy (Vice-Chair & Gardening)\, Jill ((committee and youth) \nCllr Potter \nApologies: 7 residents\nRemi (TRA Chair) \n \n \n\n\n2\nCommunity Meeting\n \n \n\n\n \n·        Approve minutes from last community meeting (Remi and Jill approved\, no objections) \n  \n·        Youth club update \n  \nSource Partnership looking for children for consultation on play areas next week (paid). Consultant Dinah Bornat speaking to children about types of play that they do and would like to do on the estate. \n  \nBall court will be open again for the summer which the kids are happy about. Possible to get Access to Sport to come back to do sessions? \n  \nSanta\, last time kids from all over the area. Possible to charge £1 for postcodes not on the estate? Possible to do that on Hackney Showroom website? \n  \nMulalley funding for youth club worker to fill the gap between National Lottery finding ending and next funding \n  \nNina has applied for funding for the Summer project and youth club awaiting confirmation. Should have that by end of June. If that doesn’t happen we will apply for National Lottery again. \n  \nRemi and Leah from Youth Club to run the summer project this time on behalf of Hackney Showroom. \n  \nYouth CDF is just trips but worker fee and refreshments will be paid by the funding. Will have a volunteer also. \n  \nIf funding doesn’t come through then we won’t be able to have a summer project \n  \nAwards for all (National Lottery) is a 6-12 week approval process. Agreement to ask Nina to do the application for summer project in case the other funding doesn’t come through. Could cancel it if needed. Better than ending up with no summer project for the kids. \n  \nMolly to send a breakdown this week for what was spent over the past year – National Lottery via TRA. \n  \nQuite a few youth no longer attend as they are teenagers now. Suggestion that we re-advertise for youth club and lower age to accept children from 6 years old. \n  \nYouth CDF trips \n16 kids bowling trip \n14 kids Ice skating \n  \nWeekly activities in youth club have included indoor games\, board games\, film nights\, arts & crafts\, outdoor games. \n  \n·        Gardening/allotments update \n  \nAllotment allocation once per year in Feb/March. New people taking on plots at the moment. Workshop in March with Hackney Herbal was good. Focused on the small\, raised beds that we have\, what to do in different areas with shade etc. Active WhatsApp group – plant sales\, questions\, interactive. \nBought compost with CDF funding for all allotment holders to share. \nPlots are looking better taken care of recently. \nMulalley offered to do higher raised beds to help with older and people with disabilities that can reach down to lower plots. \nMix of nationalities\, blocks\, ages etc in gardening group – lovely. \nOne of the local mums has been fantastic at helping smooth out the issues between kids and gardeners\, thank you to her. \n  \n·        CDF update \n  \nPlanned to discuss possible breakdown for CDF for 25/26 \nDecided to postpone planning to June/July as not many residents at meeting. \nIdeas can be emailed to the TRA committee: kingscrescentn4@gmail.com \n  \n·        Housing updates \n  \nCllr Potter attended the meeting part way through and asked for an update on issues she should be aware of. \n  \nCurrent issues outlined: \n–        Theobalds balcony lights are off at night but on in the day. Ongoing issue. \n–        No estate manager currently as he is off sick \n–        Water collecting outside boiler room under Theobalds Court \n–        Rough sleeper in bin shed in Rushden Court (fobs not working so store just open) \n–        Lift – some issues ongoing. Cllr Potter heard back from lift repairs to say that it is not normal for lifts to break down so often. Previous issue related to overheating has been resolved. But no answer regarding ongoing breakdowns. \n–        Ongoing issues with how Hackney manages leaseholders. Lack of someone to contact\, misinformation etc. Need for the people moving into new developments to have a contact person who understand the differences. With leasehold. \n  \nOther updates: \n–        Consultation event coming up about Weston Court. It was going to be work spaces but no longer viable to do that. Possibly bike storage or other potential uses. \n–        Cllr Potter mentioned the Housing Ombudsman report just released relating to Hackney. \n–        Deputy Mayor has just taken over responsibility for housing management. Could invite him to visit and understand the current issues on Kings Crescent \n \nTRA Chair & committee members \n  \nResidents\n  \n  \n  \n  \nYouth \n– Contact Access to Sport re Summer events \n– Consider applying for National Lottery finding. Remi to discuss with Nina (HS) \n– Remi to liaise with HS to ger National Lottery reporting\n\n\n3\nAny other business \nDates of next meetings & events \n–        Consultation on Weston court ex garage area. HS 4 June 4-8pm \n–        Street party Saturday 12 July \n–        Next community meeting/AGM Thursday 18 September \nClose\n  \nTRA Chair\n  \n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nSee the minutes of the previous 12 Feb meeting HERE
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/resident-meeting-22-may-2025/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:residents group meeting
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SUMMARY:Meet the architects event 4 June 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/meet-the-architects-event-4-june-2025/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:consultation event
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Regeneration & Delivery":MAILTO:will.greaterex@hackney.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Meet the architect 19 June
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URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/meet-the-architect-19-june/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Regeneration information event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Regeneration Team":MAILTO:will.greatrex@hackney.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:ETRA meeting (housing issues) 18 September 2025
DESCRIPTION:KC ETRA Meeting\n(Enhanced Tenants & Residents Association Meeting)\nThursday 18 September 2025\n7:30 – 9.00 pm\nHackney Showroom\n  \nMinutes\n  \n18 September 2025 7.30 – 9pm \n‘Enhanced’ Tenants & Residents Association Meeting \n1. Welcome\, Introductions & Apologies\nLead: Remi (TRA Chair) \nPresent:\nTRA members – Remi (Chair)\, Emley\, Richard\, Isadora\, Kathy\, Jill\, Sarah\nHackney – June Welcome (Housing Officer KCE)\, Josephine Burton (Homeownership Team)\, Laura Coombs\, Bernard Thomas (Cleaning)\, John Prestage (Repairs)\, Cllr. Clare Potter\nApologies: Bianca Rembrandt (ASB) \n\nMinutes from the last meeting (22 May 2025) were approved.\n\nKathy McEwan: \n\nEmphasised the need for more resident support to keep TRA activities running.\nHighlighted the voluntary nature of TRA roles (not paid\, no financial benefit).\nTRA aims to build a stronger community through initiatives such as allotments and youth club.\nUrged members to help set TRA priorities for the next year – residents to bring ideas to the AGM in October.\nTRA needs new committee members and volunteers for: communications\, newsletter\, funding applications\, strategy\, youth club\, gardening\, website\, treasurer\, administration\, secretary\, and Hackney liaison.\nGardening and youth club will continue\, but succession planning is required.\n\nRichard McVetis: \n\nOutlined rules of engagement for meetings: respectful communication\, focus on agenda items\, no interruptions\, concise contributions.\n\nAction Points: \n\nResidents to think about and suggest TRA priorities before the October AGM.\nTRA to circulate a volunteer call-out with specific roles listed.\n\n  \n  \n2. Estate Cleaning\nLead: Bernard Thomas (Hackney Cleaning Team) \nDiscussion: \n\nPersistent issues: urine in blocks (Bramfield\, Theobold)\, pigeon droppings\, dirty corridors\, uncollected recycling\, and external rubbish dumping.\nResidents reported cleaning issues being unresolved for weeks/months despite being logged.\nConcerns raised that service charges increase annually\, but cleaning standards remain low.\nQuery on accountability: who checks standards and ensures cleaning has been completed?\n\nBernard (Council): \n\nExplained cleaners’ duties: lifts\, entrances\, bin areas\, litter collection.\nDeep/“spot” clean every 20 days.\nAdmitted problems with ASB occurring after cleaning which delays resolution.\nCleaning regime to change – two cleaners will now work together.\nCleaning Charter available on Hackney website: https://hackney.gov.uk/estate-cleaning\n\nResidents: \n\nBramfield Court corridor reportedly not cleaned for months.\nStandards feel subjective – need agreed baseline.\nSpecific pigeon issue: allotment gate and Wallington Court exterior access corridor heavily affected by droppings.\n\nJune (Housing Officer): \n\nWill share her estate inspection schedule with TRA.\nInvited residents to join inspections.\n\nAction Points: \n\nBernard & June to conduct a joint walk-around with TRA to set agreed baseline standards.\nJune to circulate her inspection schedule to TRA members.\nBernard to investigate pigeon issues and request pigeon spikes installation (allotment gate\, Wallington Court).\nResidents to continue reporting cleaning issues via estate cleaning email address (Hackney).\nTRA to monitor changes following new two-cleaner regime.\n\n  \n  \n\n\n Repairs\n\n\nLead: John Prestage (Hackney Repairs) \nAgenda Items & Discussion: \n\nLighting – Theobalds Court/ Flooded Area – Old Boiler Room\n\nJohn confirmed he could not comment on lighting issues (he is carpenter background and not electrician).\nRepairs system described as fragmented\, emailing without a reference number or date risks requests being deleted.\nResident raised issue of a huge leak. Leak was fixed\, but the repair left a large hole.\nConcern: repairs often leave incomplete or poor-quality outcomes.\n\n\nBroken Courtyard Gates\n\nOngoing frustration with repeated issues not being resolved effectively.\n\n\nCommunication & Oversight\n\nResidents questioned: Who decides on the work? Who checks it has been carried out to standard?\nRepairs system seen as “not fit for purpose” – siloed departments\, no clear accountability.\nCall centre staff often lack training and knowledge of estate complexities.\nStrong concerns about value for money in service charges given repeated\, unresolved repairs.\n\n\nCouncillor Input\n\nCllr. Clare Potter asked that all repair issues be sent to her directly by residents.\nResidents suggested escalating concerns to the Housing Ombudsman.\n\n\n\nResidents’ Requests: \n\nOPTs time planner to attend next meeting.\nRon Springer (Hackney Repairs) to be invited to attend.\nMore training for Hackney call centre staff.\nDedicated repairs overseer needed with full estate oversight.\n\nAction Points: \n\nTRA to formally request OPTs (Manager at call centre) time planner’s attendance at the next meeting.\nTRA to invite Ron Springer (Hackney Repairs) to next meeting.\nResidents to feed ongoing repair issues to Cllr. Clare Potter for escalation.\nTRA to draft a letter to Hackney Council requesting:\n\nclearer accountability and supervision of repairs\,\nimproved call centre training\,\ndedicated estate-wide repairs oversight.\n\n\nConsider escalation to Housing Ombudsman if systemic issues persist.\n\n\n4. Lifts\nLead: Cindy Crawford (Interim Lift Service Manager)\n(Unable to attend – written responses promised. Presentation given by resident Karsten Hartmann.) \nDiscussion: \n\nPresentation & Report\n\nKarsten Hartmann gave an overview of the lift maintenance report\, stepping in due to council officer absence.\nThanks were extended to Karsten for undertaking this work on behalf of residents\, effectively doing the council’s job.\nEmley to circulate Karsten’s report to residents via email and WhatsApp.\n\n\nPersistent Failures & Design Issues\n\nResidents highlighted that Hackney Council has failed to address the root causes of repeated lift breakdowns.\nDesign faults were identified in earlier meetings but remain unresolved\, raising serious questions about whether newer block lifts are still under warranty and if design flaws are being properly addressed.\nResidents noted that the same issues have persisted for years despite repeated reporting.\n\n\nHealth & Safety Risks\n\nAlarm buttons in lifts frequently fail to work.\nThere is no reliable mobile signal or emergency phone coverage inside lifts.\nResidents reported women and babies trapped in lifts for hours without being able to call for help – a critical health and safety hazard.\nCurrent failures represent not only an inconvenience but a significant risk to life and wellbeing\, particularly for vulnerable residents.\n\n\nAccountability & Oversight\n\nNo evidence of a proper monitoring system or accountability structure to ensure repairs and servicing are carried out effectively.\nResidents expressed frustration that they are forced to act as investigators and monitors\, effectively doing the work of Hackney Council\, while still facing increasing service charges and declining service levels.\nThe absence of the Lift Service Manager (Cindy Crawford) was seen as unacceptable given the seriousness of these ongoing issues.\n\n\nEscalation\n\nCouncillor Clare Potter to be sent the full lift maintenance report and resident accounts.\nResidents raised the possibility of escalating matters to external regulators due to consistent failures in safety and service.\n\n\n\nAction Points: \n\nEmley to circulate Karsten’s lift maintenance report to all residents (email and WhatsApp).\nCindy Crawford (Lift Service Manager) to provide written responses to all lift-related questions (maintenance\, design\, warranty\, accountability).\nTRA to request confirmation of whether lifts in newer blocks remain under warranty.\nHackney Council to clarify:\n\nWho is currently responsible for lift management and oversight.\nWhat actions are being taken to address acknowledged design faults.\nTimelines for resolving alarm and emergency coverage failures.\n\n\nTRA to prepare a formal letter highlighting lifts as a serious health & safety risk requiring urgent intervention.\nCouncillor Clare Potter to receive the full report and resident testimonies for escalation within Hackney Council.\nTRA to consider escalation to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and/or the Housing Ombudsman if immediate and verifiable improvements are not made.\n\n  \n5. Homeownership & Service Charges\nLeads: Josephine Burton & Laura Coombs (Hackney Homeownership Team) \nDiscussion: \n\nRole of the Homeownership Team\n\nJosephine and Laura introduced themselves\, explained their roles\, and invited resident questions.\nStated that residents can dispute service charges\, but this requires very specific detail and supporting evidence\, which many residents find burdensome.\n\n\nNature of Service Charges\n\nClarified that Hackney’s service charge is not for “service provided” as residents might expect\, but rather a contribution towards the costs of works\, utilities\, and services (e.g. building insurance\, cleaning\, maintenance\, management fees).\nResidents challenged the fairness of rising charges given falling service standards.\n\n\nAccountability & Oversight\n\nResidents expressed frustration at the lack of transparency or accountability over how charges are calculated and monitored.\nManagement fees were highlighted – residents asked how these are calculated. The team confirmed details are on Hackney’s website: https://hackney.gov.uk/service-charges.\nHomeownership officers admitted they interact with many different council teams but do not always have the power to intervene directly. They agreed to feedback frustrations and issues.\n\n\nStructural Changes\n\nA new Head of Service role has been created to focus on resolving systemic problems.\nThe team acknowledged that current systems are inadequate and that past failings were unacceptable.\nNew IT systems are being developed to provide more accurate costings\, pricing\, and transparency (particularly around reserve funds and future works).\n\n\nSpecific Issues Raised by Residents\n\nLifts: Residents were told that obvious lift-related costs may not automatically be passed on to service charges\, depending on circumstances.\nCCTV: Residents questioned why they were still paying charges for CCTV when it had not been functioning.\nReserve Fund:\n\nResidents asked how much was being held in the reserve fund for their specific flats/blocks.\nOfficers assured residents that the money exists but admitted they could not currently provide figures for individual buildings.\nNew IT systems are expected to resolve this\, but no timeline was given.\nConcern: historically the council did not operate reserve funds for Right-to-Buy leaseholders. Current reserve fund arrangements are presented as a “USP” (unique selling point)\, but residents remain unconvinced.\nReserve fund intended for major works (e.g. door replacement\, roofs\, lifts) but has not yet been utilised.\nResidents expressed strong concern about the lack of financial systems\, data gaps\, and future planning (e.g. for major works expected around 2030).\n\n\nConsultation & Engagement:\n\nResidents frustrated that they have not been consulted on system changes or restructuring.\nQuestioned how improvements can be designed without resident input.\nNoted that the Homeownership team does not always hear about issues raised at TRA meetings.\n\n\nComplaints Procedure\n\nTeam reminded residents to use Hackney’s three-stage complaints system.\nResidents responded that the complaints process often feels like a closed loop with no accountability or joined-up thinking\, leaving them powerless.\n\n\n\n\n\nAction Points: \n\nHomeownership team to feed residents’ frustrations and concerns back to senior management.\nJosephine & Laura to confirm when the new IT systems will provide transparent reserve fund data by block/estate.\nHackney Council to clarify:\n\nhow management fees are calculated and justified\,\nhow reserve fund contributions are held\, tracked\, and reported to leaseholders\,\nhow residents will be consulted in restructuring/improvement processes.\n\n\nTRA to draft formal request for reserve fund statements by building/flat\, with a clear timeline for delivery.\nTRA to escalate systemic concerns about lack of accountability to the Head of Service and consider raising with the Housing Ombudsman.\nCouncillor Clare Potter to receive a summary of resident concerns for follow-up.\n\n  \n6. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)\nLead: Bianca Rembrandt (ASB Officer – Apologies sent) \nDiscussion: \n\nNoise Complaints\n\nOngoing concerns about noise disturbance from residents and events.\nSpecific mention of street parties continuing beyond permitted times\, creating disruption and distress.\n\n\nCriminal Activity\n\nResidents reminded that criminal activity must be reported directly to the police.\nNext Police Safer Neighbourhoods meeting:\nSt John’s Church\n15 October\n7pm\nResidents strongly encouraged to attend and raise issues directly with police.\n\n\nRespect & Conduct\n\nChair reported receiving unfair treatment and personal attacks\, including during discussions around ASB and noise.\nMeeting reiterated that TRA operates on a voluntary basis\, and respectful behaviour is essential.\nResidents were reminded that living in a community requires mutual respect and consideration for neighbours.\n\n\n\nAction Points: \n\nResidents to raise specific ASB and criminal activity concerns directly with the police at the 15 October meeting.\nBianca Rembrandt to follow up with TRA on unresolved ASB cases at next meeting.\nTRA to restate rules of engagement at the start of future meetings to prevent personal attacks on volunteers.\nExplore possibility of joint estate walkabouts with ASB officer and Housing Officer to monitor persistent problem areas.\n\n  \n7. Any Other Business\n\nBikes in the Lock-Up\n\nIssue raised regarding abandoned or unclaimed bicycles in the estate lock-up areas.\nJune (Housing Officer) will develop a plan to address this\, including:\n\nIdentifying and tagging bikes to determine ownership.\nSetting a timeline for residents to claim their bikes.\nArranging removal of abandoned bicycles.\n\n\nResidents were asked to allow June time to gain a full overview of the estate and its challenges\, as she is newly in post.\nJune emphasised her commitment to effecting positive change on the estate but noted this will require both time and resident support.\n\n\n\nAction Points: \n\nJune to prepare and circulate a clear plan for dealing with bikes in the lock-ups (including process\, timeline\, and communication to residents).\nTRA to support June by encouraging residents to engage with the identification/claiming process.\nReview progress at the next TRA meeting.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nPrevious Information prior to meeting:\nETRA meetings are where residents can speak to Hackney officers about estate issues \nWhat should we bring to the Council’s attention?\nAs your Tenants and Residents Association (TRA)\, we are responsible for setting the agenda and inviting the relevant council departments. \nSo far\, we’re planning to raise the following key issues \n* Pest control (mice\, rats\, mosquitoes)\n* Lifts (maintenance and reliability)\n* Cleaning (internal and external areas)\n* Gardening (green space maintenance)\n* Parking (use and enforcement across the estate) \nPlease let us know urgently if you have additional agenda items to add (email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com) \nThe deadline for adding issues to the agenda is Monday 18 August to allow us time to invite the relevant Hackney representatives. \nPlease ensure any housing/estate issues you are raising have been reported to Hackney directly. \nYou can find details of relevant Hackney departments on the ESTATE page of this website \n  \nUpdate (28.08.2025):\nWe are still working on the agenda as we have not had confirmation from Hackney teams regarding who will be attending. \nIn attendace so far will be June Welcome the Estate Manager\, and someone from Leasehold/Service Charges team. \nPlus we will discuss ASB/community safety. \n  \nIssues raised with other specific departments but no reply yet: \nRepairs team:\n\n\nSome specific concerns are: \n\nLifts – Maintenance and reliability. Ongoing issues with repeated breakdowns\, why is this happening? Is anyone looking into cause of these? Response times to breakdowns have improved but they do keep happening. Would it be possible for you to get a report of all of the breakdowns reported on Kings Crescent over the past 5 years? Who (if anyone) checks on the quality of repairs done if there are repeated issues?\nLift alarm buttons – residents reported previously that life emergency alarms were not working\, have these been assessed and are they all working now? (Many lifs in the newer blocks have no mobile reception so there is no way to let someone know they are trapped in a lift without the alarm button!). (Just to add there have been breakdowns since I sent the email and the lift alarm buttons did not work)\nLighting in Theobalds Court corridors have been broken for 3 years now. People come to ‘fix it’ but it remains broken. What can be done about this and why do issues go unresolved like this for so long? (Lights work but come on during the day and not at night).\nFlooded area at base of Theobalds Court – the old boiler room is flooded. This has been drained a few times but just floods again\, can a long term solution be achieved to stop this happening? This may be impacting the lighting issue and issue residents are having with mosquitos.\n\nCleaning\n\n\nSome of the specific issues are:\n\n\nUrine in blocks not being cleaned for several weeks (Theobald Court) despite residents and June our Estate Manager reporting this\nGeneral standards of cleaning in many of the older blocks and some of the newer blocks\nHow often do deep cleans take place? According to the website it states:  “We deep clean blocks on a priority basis\, based on the overall condition of the building itself\, with ceilings\, floors and walls receiving a thorough deep clean. We deliver block cleaning to meet the British Institute of Cleaning Science cleaning standards.” I have only seen this happen once in 13 years in Bramfield\, so I’m wondering what the criteria actually is.\nWho is responsible for cleaning outside blocks? For example lights covered in spider webs and dust\, pigeon poo in communal areas etc that have been like that for years.\nThe cost of cleaning increases on service charges year on year but the standard still seems low\, how is this justified and who checks that cleaning has been done?\n\nPest Issues:\n\n\nSpecifically the pest issues are mice/rats in the buildings and getting into flats via communal areas such as pipes\, mosquitoes potentially breeding under balcony flooring\, and pigeons nesting on balconies. \n\nKings Crescent buildings have a mixed tenure with some council tenants\, come leaseholders and some shared ownership properties\, but the issues are affecting residents across all tenures. So we would like to discuss the concerns with an expert from your team to know how this should be approached.\n\n\n\nOther issues that have been raised: \n\nPainting programme – As Hackney says\, “we will base our planned painting programme for properties on an eight-year cycle\, subject to review and survey.” Can we get an update on when the next repainting cycle is planned?\nMonthly inspections – How can we be kept informed about what’s being identified and reviewed for fixing during the monthly inspections? There are many issues around the estate (broken gates\, exposed screws\, dirt\, poor cleaning)\, and we need clear communication so residents know what’s being detected and addressed.\nBike storage – There are lots of unused bikes taking up space for years\, occupying spots that heavier or frequently used bikes could use. What’s the plan to ask residents to donate/sell unused bikes\, or at least move them to areas where they won’t block those who cycle daily?\n\nSee HERE for all of the previous meeting minutes
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/etra-meeting-18-september-2025/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ETRA meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Police meeting 15 October 2025 7pm
DESCRIPTION:  \nBrownswood ward panel meeting will be on\nWednesday 15th October 2025 at 7pm \nat St John the Evangelist Church N4 2LW\n  \nAt these meetings the local police and Hackney Community Safety team are available to discuss concerns with residents \nSt John’s Church is on the corner of Queen’s Drive and Gloucester Drive \n  \n\nMET Engage\n\nIf you are not aware the police have a new type of media called MET Engage which is designed to enhance community crime fighting and increase the flow of information and concerns from local residents and businesses so they can be logged and addressed.  Please see the link below for more information but the police will be able to explain more about this at the Ward panel meeting.\nhttps://www.metengage.co.uk
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/police-meeting-15-october-2025-7pm/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Queens Drive\, N4 2LW
CATEGORIES:police ward panel meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Police - Brownswood SNT":MAILTO:Brownswood.SNT@met.police.uk
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SUMMARY:** POSTPONED** AGM & Social Event 15 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:**POSTPONED**\nThis date clashed with the police meeting so has been moved to the following week – 22 October 2025 \n15 October 2025 AGM & Social Event\n 7.30-9.00pm\nVenue: Hackney Showroom space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN\nIf you live in Kings Crescent\, you are a member of the resident’s association\nand are warmly invited to all Tenants & Resident Association events\nAGM\nThis meeting will start with the ‘Annual General Meeting’ (AGM) where the new resident’s group committee will be voted in. \n***Mew committee members really welcome! Please get in touch if you’re interested in joining the TRA committee*** \nEveryone living on Kings Crescent Estate is automatically a member of the TRA and a committee of residents is elected at the AGM to lead the group. \nAll KC TRA committee members contribute their time and skills on a voluntary basis. \nIf you are interested in joining the committee please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com \n  \nThe AGM will only take about 20 minutes so we are thinking of combining it with a social event to facilitate residents to get to know each other \nDetails to be confirmed but initial thoughts are: \n\nKids cinema 7-8.30pm in studio space to allow families to attend\nAGM 7.30-8pm in the big space\nQuiz 8-8.30pm then general social time in the big space\nBingo at 8.30pm in the studio space\nEvent end time can be flexible\n\nWe are open to suggestions and anyone volunteering their time/skills/enthusiams to the event!!!! \nGet in touch if you have any ideas: KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/agm-and-social/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community event
ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184738
CREATED:20250828T173652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T212050Z
UID:3164-1761159600-1761168600@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:AGM & Social Event 22 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:22 October 2025 AGM & Social Event\n7.30-9.00pm\nVenue: Hackney Showroom space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN\nIf you live in Kings Crescent\, you are a member of the resident’s association\nand are warmly invited to all Tenants & Resident Association events\n\nAGM\nThe ‘Annual General Meeting’ (AGM) is where the new resident’s group committee will be voted in. \n***New committee members really welcome! Please get in touch if you’re interested in joining the TRA committee*** \nEveryone living on Kings Crescent Estate is automatically a member of the TRA and a committee of residents is elected at the AGM to lead the group. \nAll KC TRA committee members contribute their time and skills on a voluntary basis. \nIf you are interested in joining the committee please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com \nAgenda\, Chair’s report & Treasurer report here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Gs1_MjVKVclRzyxAW90mfYbxL9Klo7UX?usp=sharing \n  \nSocial Event\nThe AGM will only take about 25 minutes so we are combining it with a social event to facilitate residents to get to know each other \nGet in touch if you have any questions or ideas: KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com \n  \nWe will be showing the new Lilo & Stitch movie for the kids and there will be free glitter tattoos\, pizza and snacks.\nFor the adults there will be pizza and bingo. Soft drinks will be provided but please bring your own alcohol if you would like to drink.
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/agm-social-event-22-october-2025/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:residents group meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184738
CREATED:20251125T133938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T133938Z
UID:3239-1761246000-1761251400@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:RSG 23 Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:Resident Steering Group‘ meetings happen every few months. \nKings Crescent residents can apply to be in the RSG and it is a chance to meet with Hackney’s Regeneration Team\, architects\, builders etc to discuss the plans for the next round of new buildings and refurbishment of existing blocks on the South of Kings Crescent Estate \n  \nNotes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting held on 23rd October 2025  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nPresent:\nCllr Clare Potter (CP) (Chair) – late \nPaul Cushion (PC) (Theobalds Court) \nKarsten Hartman (KH) (Wallington Court) \n \nKathy MacEwan (KM) (Kimpton Court) \nPatricia Sim (Theobalds Court) \nEmley Pine (EP) (Bramfield Court) \n  \n \n\n\nIn Attendance:\nRon Greenwood (RG) \nCarol Squires (CS) \nMenekse Saitoglu \nJohn Morris  (minutes) \nLee Walsh (LW) \nTom Roberts (TR)\nLB Hackney \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nMulalley \nHHB Architects \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n \nApologies were received from Peter Douglas\, Rowena Scarborough\, Ellie Virk. Cllr Potter gave advanced notice that she would be late. \nCS chaired the meeting in Cllr Potter’s absence.\n  \n \n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 9th July 2025 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n \nOne correction to the last minutes: item 4.1\, Jane Kaye should be Joanna Kaye\, Mulalley RLO. \nThe rest of the minutes were agreed.\n  \n \n\n\n3.0\nProject update – Lee Walsh\n \n\n\n3.1 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n3.2 \n  \n \nLW gave an update on Mulalley’s activities since the last meeting and proposed timings for future events. Presentation slides are attached with these minutes. \n●      S73 planning application due to be submitted Nov 2025. This seeks approval of the changes made to the original\, consented application from 2021. Outcome of this expected March 2026. It is hoped that the process of seeking approval from the Building Safety Regulator will conclude in Sept 2026. Mulalley hope to be able to start on site Oct 2026. \n●      Some live services are still being uncovered. \n●      Sewer diversion works along Casbeard St will start early in the new year and last approx. 12 weeks. Casbeard St will be closed to traffic but the footpath retained\, protected by Heras fencing. \n●      Ground remediation will continue until Spring 2026. \n●      Site investigations will continue until Aug/Sept 2026 to align with anticipated Building Safety Regulator approval around the same time. \n●      LW illustrated façade investigation locations on the slides. Scaffolding will be erected at these points.  The intention is to start and complete the investigations between November and December. \n●      Joanne\, the RLO’s role was explained. (See slide). \n●      Communications: monthly newsletters will be established\, supplemented by bulletins on specific issues. The Comms. portal will be set up once building work starts on site. In the meantime\, LW suggested a work group with residents and relevant Mulalley staff to tailor comms for this particular scheme. \n  \nQuestions/comments \n  \nEP – can we share Joanna’s number with residents? \nLW – yes. \n  \nEP – will sewer diversion works affect the trees at the end of Murrain Rd? \nLW – not the trees but some street furniture might have to be relocated \n  \nKH – will the road be renewed after the diversion works are completed? \nLW – it will be repaired and properly resurfaced at the end of the construction works \n  \nKM – what is the current approach to Social Value? It would be good to hear from Julian’s successor and get a sense of what resources might be available from the SV team at this stage. \nLW – Amber\, in the Social Value team is available and Julian’s successor as Head of Social Value\, Christina Byrne will introduce herself very soon. A budget has been allocated for all 3 schemes in Hackney that Mulalley are working on\, with Kings Crescent benefitting from the majority of it. LW and Christina will meet to agree what is left from the current SV allocation\, pre construction phase. \n  \nKM felt that there should be some support left in the budget for the garden project\, from Julian Sanz’s time. \nLW suggested that Kathy email him with her/the TRA’s assumptions to prompt him to discuss with Head of SV. \n  \nEP – is there still money available to fund youth workers? Remi (TRA Chair) has asked if this can be extended pending the outcome of a National Lottery application. \nLW wished to make it clear that there was never a commitment to fund these roles. The support provided was to pay for a shortfall temporarily following a previous unsuccessful external funding bid.\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  \nKathy to email Lee \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n4.0\nOverview of S73 planning application – Tom Roberts\n \n\n\n4.1 \n  \n  \n4.2 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nTR gave a comprehensive presentation on all aspects of design and other elements of the Section 73 application that seeks approval for the parts of the scheme amended since the original application. Presentation slides accompany these minutes. There were also brick sample boards available in the meeting room. \n  \nQuestions/comments \n  \nKH – can TR confirm that heights of blocks hasn’t changed? \nTR – no heights have changed but there have been some increases in roof parapets (of approx. 0.5 of a metre) to keep maintenance workers on the roofs safe. \n  \nCS – is there an impact on room sizes following reconfigurations? \nTR – some rooms have been redesigned to create new layouts for fire separation \n  \nPC – have flats been made smaller to allow for 2nd staircases? \nTR – Some 2 beds have become 1 beds. Minimum size of 70sq m for a 2 bed has been retained. \nRG confirmed that the scheme is still viable even though there are some different sized flats. The overall number of homes is the same. \n  \nEP queried the dark brick on the external elevations of DZ4. She believes it will feel oppressive. Currently the sunlight bounces off the light coloured brickwork of phase 1 blocks. Could we ask that a survey is carried out of residents’ perceptions and preferences on the brick colour? \nTR – we feel that it will not be as dark as feared. \nKH asked if the choice of brick is a cost issue. \nRG confirmed not. \nKH – light coloured brick can look beautiful. \nKM – while a dark brick looks good on some buildings\, it does seem that a lighter brick would work better here. Could we visit some developments where the proposed type of brick has been used? \nCS suggested taking this issue away from this meeting and Source will carry out a simple poll of potentially affected residents to gauge views while the idea of a lighter brick colour is being reviewed by HHb\, Mulalley and LBH \n  \nEP – how tall will the new buildings be? \nTR – DZ4 will be 6 stories high. No additional stories have been added. \n  \nKM asked if a more detailed impression of what it would be like to walk around a new block could be produced. \nKH – Kimpton and Wallington Ct residents will be facing the tallest building so it would be good to get a better sense of how this would feel. \nTR – there will be a model but it won’t show brick colours. \n  \nBalconies \nPC – re south side new balconies; will they have solid floors? \nTR – yes\, they have to be solid. \n  \n  \n  \nLandscaping/public realm \nEP raised the issues that there have been with the Murrain Rd play equipment; residents wouldn’t want these replicated in the new courtyards. Equipment needs to be able to be maintained by the management team after completion. \nTR – LBH have hopefully learnt lessons from phase 1&2 play arrangements. RG confirmed this. TR will check back with MUF what current thinking is on play equipment. \n  \nEP – will sound from the new courtyards be similar to existing behind new blocks? Is there a way the sound from play can be mitigated? \nTR – the nw courtyards will be bigger\, more open and MUF have designed in trees that should dampen down noise. \n  \nKM – leading on from Dinah Bornat’s work\, has there been enough consideration given to the way children navigate their way safely around the estate and between play spaces? There will still be vehicles moving round the estate\, drawings still show vehicle routes. Bikes deliveries speed through. Could routes be designed so they read less like roads? PC added that bikes and e scooters can be dangerous when driving through; the play street needs better segregation from this. \nTR acknowledged there is a conflict between ‘doorstep play’ and children’s ability to move around and make noise. \nCS suggested picking these items up at the exhibition\, provisionally organised for 2nd December. \n  \nCP asked whether the planning application will be considered by the Planning Committee or by delegated authority to officers. \nRG – delegated unless there are material objections. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSource  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTom to speak to MUF re play facilities \n\n\n5.0\nITLA update – Source\n \n\n\n5.1\nCS – Source have continued to hold monthly drop ins during the summer. The MUGA consultation has been a key topic over these months. \n  \nWe have also circulated some revised terms of reference for the steering group and JM asked members\, by email what motivates them to attend meetings and to invite suggestions on how the group can play a more active role in the development proposals. JM summarised the responses – most who answered said they came to RSG meetings to keep informed of current progress and for updates. It was also apparent that we need to be clearer with residents on what they can influence and what is presented to them as information. The quality of the consultation material was also raised and the presentations tonight have been an improvement\, particularly in terms of ‘readability’ on the screen. \n  \nCS – we also looked at what could usefully be a regular agenda item. \nCP\, reflecting previous discussion\, suggested Social Value. \n  \nEP – at TRA meetings we try to ask residents what they want\, so it would be useful to know what money might be available and when. \nLW reminded the meeting that their Social Value budget has to be spread across 3 estates and this budget in the pre-construction phase is limited. It will be larger when construction starts. Mulalley would like to see a ‘shopping list’ of suggestions that doesn’t just funnel all the money to youth activities. He repeated that a working group of residents and Mulalley staff could start to address some of these issues. KM endorsed this approach as a way of keeping the TRA involved and valued. \n  \nCS suggested deferring further discussion on the group’s terms of reference but adding Social Value as a regular agenda item. CP suggested further discussions on our approach to the governance of the RSG could take place at the next partnership meeting which is the regular meeting between CP\, Source and LBH officers. \n \n \n\n\n6.0\nAny other business  \n \n\n\n6.\nThere was no further business\n \n\n\n7.0 \nDate of next meeting  \n \n \n\n\n7.1\nCS suggested 21st January and 25th March 2026 with the exhibition for all residents taking place on 2nd December. \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nA copy of the minutes and the accompanying presentation slides from Mulally can be found HERE
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/rsg-23-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:steering group meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184738
CREATED:20251029T094312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T135054Z
UID:3198-1764424800-1764439200@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Winter Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nKings Crescent Winter Market\nFollowing the success of previous Winter Markets we are doing it again! \nYou can do some shopping\, consume delicious food & drinks\, there will be glitter tattoos\, crafts and activities for the kids\, and even a visit from Santa!! \nSign up here if you’d like to have a stall: https://forms.gle/x8XAgiLRntvERJCW6 \nThe Residents Association (TRA) will be available at the market to chat to residents and hear ideas that you may have for future events and activities etc  \n 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/winter-market-2025/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community event
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ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184738
CREATED:20251125T121017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T121017Z
UID:3218-1764687600-1764702000@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Estate Regeneration Public Event
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSee here for more information and history of the project: https://hackney.gov.uk/kings-crescent-estate
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/estate-regeneration-public-event/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:consultation event
ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184738
CREATED:20260119T195224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T195224Z
UID:3248-1769110200-1769113800@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Resident Meeting 22 Jan 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/resident-meeting-22-jan-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:residents group meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184738
CREATED:20260119T193613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T153759Z
UID:3245-1773496800-1773525600@kingscrescent.org
SUMMARY:Miscarriage awareness charity event
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nhttps://my-my-dreams.sumupstore.com/product/miscarriage-awareness-sponsored-walk-and-event 
URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/miscarriage-awareness-charity-event/
LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity Event
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