BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kings Crescent - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kings Crescent X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kingscrescent.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kings Crescent REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220305T145011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T145011Z UID:2161-1649167200-1649170800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:April Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Kings Crescent Coffee Hour\n2-3pm on the first Tuesday of every month\nLet us know what you want to see from Hackney Showroom how we can support you\, how you can get involved as a volunteer\, or just come and say hi! \nMembers of the TRA committee  and Hackney officers are usually there too. \nNo need to book ahead of time\, just drop in to our home on Kings Crescent Estate. \n  URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/april-coffee-hour/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:community event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Coffee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Showroom":MAILTO:hello@hackneyshowroom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220224T184052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T122630Z UID:2114-1648908000-1648922400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Autism Awareness Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Autism Awareness Fun Day\nCome and join us for an afternoon of fun to raise awareness of and funds for the National Autistic Society \n\nThere will be food\, stalls\, bouncy castle and lots of fun for the kids!\nRemi is a resident on Kings Crescent and a small business owner of a company called My.My.Dreams\, twice a year she organises a charity event. \nThe first event of 2022 will be a fun day for children (and adults!) and will focus on Autism Awareness. Proceeds will be going to the National Autistic Society. \n  \nKings Crescent Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee members will be at the event to speak to residents\, answer questions about Kings Crescent\, and ready to listen to ideas about events and activities we\, as a community\, want to run here. \nThe TRA gardening group have invited Hackney Herbal to the event to provide some inspiration and answer questions about growing and using herbs and connecting with nature. \n  \nThere will be lots of different stalls run by local small businesses. They are all being asked to give 20% of profits made on the day to the Autism charity. (Details of the stalls coming soon). \nIf you are interested in having a stall at the event contact Remi: remibevis@yahoo.co.uk \nWe look forward to seeing you there!\n \n \n  \n \n  \nThanks for taking the time to visit Remi’s JustGiving page. They appreciate any donations no matter how small. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/autism-awareness-fun-day/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom\, Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2GD CATEGORIES:Charity Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220226T085846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T085115Z UID:2129-1648288800-1648299600@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning 26 March 2022 DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun together!\nAnyone is welcome to pop in for a cuppa and say hello (you don’t have to have kids with you!) \nLast Saturday of every month \nWe have sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, etc. \nThe event is free to attend and open to everyone. \nIf you can\, please bring some refreshments to contribute e.g. box of juice\, some fruit\, a cake\, packet of biscuits etc. \n(Don’t worry if you can’t though or if you forget!!) \nIf anyone has any ideas for kids activities or wants to volunteer please come along. \nAll Welcome!!!\nPlease note that parents/carers will need to supervise their children during the event\, thank you. \n  URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-26-march-2022/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/EMLEY_20190727_110145.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220319T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220302T115241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T115241Z UID:2136-1647707400-1647723600@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Kings Feast Party DESCRIPTION:BOOK HERE\n(Tickets are free we just need to know numbers for catering etc) URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/kings-feast-party/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:community event ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Showroom":MAILTO:hello@hackneyshowroom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220212T113237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T150106Z UID:2052-1647084600-1647089100@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Spring Meditation DESCRIPTION:ENERGY-LIFT GUIDED MEDITATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwith Aimee \nIn-person every month!\nThis class offers an hour of guided meditation practice and breathwork to support your mental\, physical and emotional wellbeing. \nRe-charge your energetic batteries and feel uplifted! Time at the end for a cuppa and community connection.\n\nCost: £7-16  – pay what you can afford. 2 free spots for any Kings Crescent residents in financial difficulty\n\n\nAimee also offers a weekly meditation class via Zoom on Monday evenings. \nContact Aimee for Zoom link or to request free place at in-person event: Aimeehamblyn@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n \nUpcoming dates: \n\n23 April URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/spring-meditation/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meditation class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Meditation-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Hamblyn":MAILTO:Aimeehamblyn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211114T224537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T175203Z UID:1943-1646852400-1646857800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Community Meeting March 2022 DESCRIPTION:This community meeting is hosted by the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee aims to celebrate the community which already exists on Kings Crescent and look for ways to develop this further. \nIt’s a chance for residents to discuss what events and activities we want to have here\, meet your neighbours etc. \n  \nMinutes\n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nAction\n\n\n1\nWelcome\, Introductions and apologies \nAttending: \n17 Residents \n(Non-residents):  Carol Squires (Source Partnership)\, Sam (Hackney Showroom)\, Bianca Rembrandt (Hackney Community Safety team) \n  \n·        Approve minutes from December 2021 \nDone – approved by those present with no challenges \n  \nApologies: David\, Katy\, Christine\, Jenn\n\n\n\n2\nGuest presentation from local resident \nMr Marsh gave presentation on fly tipping on New River and efforts he has made to clean it up. \nSuggestion for ‘clean up’ day – local residents in collaboration with local police and Hackney Community Safety team \nBianca happy to organise a day in May. \nMr Marsh left his contact details \nAll of the blocks in Kings Crescent Estate are named after village in Hertfordshire where the New River originates \n \n\n\n\n3\nResidents Group (TRA) Committee Updates \n· Change in committee members – Hana left Kathy joined (official vote at next AGM) \n· Homework club has changed to youth club on Thursdays \n· Plans for youth stuff in general (likely meeting to discuss youth plans on 3rd March – Emley\, Jill\, Hackney Showroom\, youth workers and maybe Kelly from Hackney Resident Participation team – youth lead\, will report on outcome of this meeting) \n· Held gardening day on Sunday\, around 12 people came \n· Appeal for volunteers – for youth club\, family fun mornings\, gardening etc \nSuggestions for what to spend funding on. \nWe can claim money from Hackney Council every year. Emley has done visuals showing what we’re spending money on. Includes: \nAndrew’s art project \nIngrid’s film: Inspired by BLM. What happens afterwards. Trailer is finished and nearly ready but has lost actor. Planning to use trailer to use money to make a film. May run a crowdfunder once trailer is ready. \nThinking about how we can weave the message into events we do or activities. \n  \nThis financial year coming to an end. \nWould be great to have input on what to spend the next £3.5k on! \n  \n \n\n\n\n4\nHackney Showroom Update \nUpdate on existing community programme and what is coming up next year: \nWill be distributing a new ‘What’s On’ leaflet. \nRegular programme: \nTuesday Disco Loco library 4-6. Anybody can drop in and take books out. \nWeds am – easy rollers – soft play for babies and toddlers. Can book online. \nKing’s Feast – quarterly residents event. Next one 19 March. \nCan come on your own/ask to be put in a team. \n  \nKings Youth programme. 2 youth workers Darren and Becks out on estate every Thursday. Also spending time in Showroom. Finding out what young people want. Starting to get feedback. Can drop in/play table tennis. \nGoing to pilot work with age 14 and above. Doing tasters to see what people want then roll things out. \nWill start with writing and performing workshops. Young people can write own monologue and learn how to perform. 4-week programme. \nAlso poet and radio presenter talking about healthy relationships \nFriday lunch club including bingo and cooked meal. Open to all! \n  \nAlso planned is a street party on 4 June. \n \n\n\n\n5\nOpen Conversation \nAzucena suggests taking some children for tennis lessons in the park\, possibly for a reduced price. Could hold a weekly tennis club. \nYou can also rent Callly pool. \nJill says about 32 registered with young group. Agreed good idea to do more sports. \nJill also suggested watersports at West Reservoir up the road \nEmley suggested Saturday morning club\, rotate the sport \nRemi thinks a lot of people would participate in football every week \nJill has contacts through access to sport. Will speak to younger people on estate to find out if they would be interested if we did xyz. \nAzacuena suggested drop in where people can express preferences. \nSam suggested discrete 4-week blocks of activities may make less work. \nOnce we get sense of what people want can do shout out to residents for skills. \nAndrew said he’d be willing to help others learn CDF application process so they can research cost and means work is more shared \nEmley wondering whether can do one application for all of the activities.\n\n\n\n6\nUpdate from Source Partnership (Carol) \nHiccough in the process\, developer wants to review pricing. Materials going up in price so want to protect themselves. This means Hackney council have to go back to other bidder. \nStart date much more likely to be August/Autumn. \nGood news is they’ve agreed on s20 notice that 1 April date in relation to clawback will remain. \nDeveloper will bring additional community development funding. \nGood idea to have business plan for 3-4 years of what we’d like them to invest in  during 1st\, 2nd\, year. SP skilled at doing this and can help. \nLast week residents went to look at comparable community centres. This has thrown up issues about how new centre will be managed. SP can help with our business plan. \nCarol has knowledge of TRA development\, upscaling over time. Carol wrote paper on this which she can share. \nJill suggested her and SP revisiting tenant management training \n \n\n\n\n7\nAny other business \nDates of next meetings & close \nParty on 19 March \nSat 26 March  family fun (last Saturday of the month) \nAutism awareness event 4 April \n1st Tues every month – TRA coffee hour 2-3pm \nNext ETRA  for discussing estate related issues with Hackney Council staff is at the ETRA meeting 20 April 2022. \n4 June street party \nNext community meeting 8 June\n\n\n\n\nLet us know if you have any ideas! \nKingsCrescentN4@gmail.com \nFeaturing: \n\nGuest presentation from local resident ‘River Path Walk – history and environmental concerns’\nUpdates from the TRA committee\nUpdates from Hackney Showroom & Source Partnership\nAn opportunity to share your opinion and ideas\n\nPlease note these community focused meetings take place in March\, June\, September and December each year. \nThere are separate meetings to discuss estate related issues (with Hackney representatives attending) in January\, April\, July\, October. \nAGENDA\nTuesday 09 March 2022 7pm-8pm (plus social time after) \nHackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAgenda Item\nSuggested \nTiming\nLead\n\n\n1\nWelcome\, Introductions and apologies \n·        Approve minutes from December 2021 \n \n5 mins\n  \nEmley\n\n\n2\nGuest presentation from local resident \n·        River Path Walk – history and environmental concerns \n·        Suggestion for ‘clean up’ day – local residents in collaboration with local police and Hackney Community Safety team\n  \n10 mins \n(5 mins)\n  \nMr B Marsh \nBianca Rembrandt (LBH)\n\n\n3\nResidents Group (TRA) Committee Updates \n·        Planed events & activities \n·        Suggestions for what to spend funding on\n10 mins\n  \nEmley\n\n\n4\nHackney Showroom Update \n·        Update on existing community programme and what is coming up next year\n10 mins\nSam\n\n\n5\nOpen Conversation \n·        Opportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for community building activities and events on Kings Crescent. \n(Conversations can be continued informally after the meeting closes)\n10 mins\nResidents\n\n\n6\nUpdate from Source Partnership\n5mins\nCarol \n \n\n\n7\nAny other business \nDates of next meetings & close\n  \n5 mins\nEmley \n \n\n\n\n  \nThe space will be open for 30 minutes after the meeting to chat to neighbours and continue conversations started during the meeting \nAdditional information: \n\nPlease note that this meeting is focused on community building. The next meeting for discussing estate related issues with Hackney is at the ETRA meeting 20 April 2022.\nSee https:/ for details of upcoming events and minutes of previous meetings.\nTo get in touch with the committee: Email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com call/text/WhatsApp 07925668497\, Social Media: @KingsCrescentN4\, (e)mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-NGbD URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/community-meeting-march-2022/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:community event ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220306T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220306T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220225T170426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T172253Z UID:2122-1646566200-1646569800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Gardening Gathering DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/gardening-gathering/ LOCATION:Allotment Courtyard\, Between Therfield\, Barley\, Chipping & Redbourn Courts\, Access via Sim Street or Casbeard Street\, N4 2GD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Allotment-produce-e1645808436432.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220722T163911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T163911Z UID:2425-1646074800-1646078400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Steering Group 28 Feb 2022 DESCRIPTION:This is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the ‘residents steering group’ (RSG). \nIt is mandatory to have attended the steering group training provided by Source Partnership. \nThe steering group comprises of residents from both the old and new blocks and provides resident input into the next stage of new build and refurbishment of Kings Crescent. \nFor further information on joining the ‘Resident Steering Group’ please email john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n\n  \nNotes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting held on 28th February  2022 \n\n\n\nThose Present:\nCllr. Brian Bell (BB) (Chair) \nCllr Clare Potter (CP) \n8 Residents: \nEP\, JWM\, PA\, PS\, AA\, KM\, AF\, ES \n(Resident names removed on web version)\n  \n \n\n\nIn Attendance:\nRon Greenwood (RG) \nWilliam Owen (WO) \nCarol Squires (CS) \nMenekse Saitoglu (MS)\n  \nLB Hackney \nLB Hackney \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\nApologies were received from John Morris and residents KH\, PD\, NJ \nMost members had not received their RSG papers Brian apologised and ask that these be circulated with the minutes of this meeting \n \nSource\n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 27 January 2022  and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\n  \nThe minutes were agreed as a true record subject to those residents who had not received them having chance to comment on them. To be sent to Source \n \n  \nAll\n\n\n  \n2.2\n  \nA good meeting with Mayor\, service heads and leaseholders was held where frustrations were aired and dates have been agreed for leaseholder surgeries. \n \n  \n  \n  \nTRA \n \n\n\n3.0\nPhase 3&4 update  \n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n  \nContractor Procurement Update \n  \nRG stated that the negotiations with Durkan are frustratingly still on-going and had not as hoped been completed and there will be a delay of around   3-4 months whilst the Council is acting in the best practice procurement and due process to ensure that there is no risk to the programme or compromise to the quality of delivery. \n  \nThe Regeneration team will be exploring how much design development work can be done ahead of completion of negotiations. \n  \nReasons for the need for care at this stage is the volatility in supply chain and materials needs to be de-risked.  This may have an impact on price. \n  \nThere remains a second contractor who will need to be given the opportunity to review their bid. There was a discussion about the realistic chances of reaching a conclusion with the main contractor. \n  \nThe Greater London Authority (GLA) will be advised that there will be no start on site for the GLA funded council housing during March. \n \n  \n  \n  \nRG\n\n\n3.2\nSection 20 process \n  \nThe start date for the “5 year” recharge will remain as at 1 April 2022  the Stage 2 process may have to be re-run but the date will not be adjusted \n  \nResponses to Section 20 Stage 2 Observations has been published and information provided where requested. Emley stated that some of the answers were inconclusive\, Ron asked her to e-mail where more detail is required and to raise these issues at the surgeries when they are convened \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n3.3\nCommunity Centre Fit-out \n  \nThe Community Centre Working Group have visited the Gascoyne CCs and the Barnsbury CC\, there is a meeting arranged for them to discuss progressing the brief for the fit out. \n \n  \nWO\n\n\n4.0\nTRA update \n \n\n\n  \n4.1\n  \nEmley provided an update on activities: \n  \n·       Half-term art project led by Andrew Mitchelson \n·       Input into the Resident Engagement Strategy with TPAS \n·       Now A Whatsapp Group for the Southside \n  \nFuture events: \n  \n·       Gardening event 6 March \n·       TRA meeting 7 March \n·       Kings Feast 19 March \n·       Charity Day for Autism 2nd April \n·       Well-being  classes (Zumba\, Pilates\, Yoga and meditation) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n4.2\nIt was suggested that a Walkabout with Annette be arranged to address some repairs issues (Cables dangling from buildings etc). CS to arrange with her. \n \nSource\n\n\n4.3\nPA complained that posters are being stuck to the outside of new notice boards. Annette to be asked to provide TRA and / or Source Partnership with keys\nSource\n\n\n5.0\nITLA update\n \n\n\n  \n5.1\n  \nSource continues to provide a limited on-site. Presence will increase when activities do. Very quiet in terms of residents approaching us for advice reflective of lack of progress to getting on site. \n  \nDiscussed the possibility of holding advice sessions around the mobilisation and site set-up using the presentation shared at the January RSG.  Design refresher suggested also. These to be programmed for the Spring. \n \n  \nSource\n\n\n6.0\nAny urgent business  \n \n\n\n  \n6.1\n  \nDay-to-day Service charges there is an on-going issue with completion and quality of work carried out.  BB asked that this be dealt with at the leaseholder surgeries \n \n  \n \n\n\n6.2\nJWM advised that Peter Gorman has passed away after a short illness recently. He was a long-standing member of the community and had been very active in the tenant management organisation and TRA in years gone by. The RSG asked for condolences to be passed to his family. \n \nJWM\n\n\n8.0 \nDate of next meeting \n \n\n\n  \n \nTo be confirmed subject to progress within the next few weeks \n  \n \n  URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-28-feb-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:steering group meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211115T142311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T085439Z UID:1967-1645869600-1645880400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning Feb 2022 DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun together!\nAnyone is welcome to pop in for a cuppa and say hello (you don’t have to have kids with you!) \nWe have sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, etc. \nThe event is free to attend and open to everyone. \nIf you can\, please bring some refreshments to contribute e.g. box of juice\, some fruit\, a cake\, packet of biscuits etc. \n(Don’t worry if you can’t though or if you forget!!) \nIf anyone has any ideas for kids activities or wants to volunteer please come along. \nAll Welcome!!!\nPlease note that parents/carers will need to supervise their children during the event\, thank you. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-feb-2022/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Family-Fun-HS-space-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220210T131946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T131946Z UID:2047-1645270200-1645274700@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Meditation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/meditation/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meditation class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Meditation-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Hamblyn":MAILTO:Aimeehamblyn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211115T141344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T120753Z UID:1965-1643450400-1643461200@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning Jan 2022 DESCRIPTION:  \n \nParents/carers\, please do a lateral flow test before coming and wear a mask if possible. Please do not attend if anyone is unwell\, thanks! \nThis is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun together. \nWe have sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, etc. \nThe event is free to attend and open to everyone. If you can\, please bring some refreshments to contribute e.g. box of juice\, some fruit\, a cake\, packet of biscuits etc. (Don’t worry if you can’t though or if you forget!!) \nIf anyone has any ideas for kids activities or wants to volunteer please come along. \nAll Welcome!!!\nPlease note that parents/carers will need to supervise their children during the event\, thank you. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-jan-2022/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Family-fun-morning-kids-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220213T135743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T135743Z UID:2104-1643310000-1643313600@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Steering Group Jan 2022 DESCRIPTION:This is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the residents steering group. It is mandatory to have attended the steering group training provided by Source Partnership. The steering group comprises of residents from both the old and new blocks and provides resident input into the next stage of new build and refurbishment of Kings Crescent. \nFor further information on joining the ‘Resident Steering Group’ please email john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n  \nNotes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting \nheld on 27th January 2022 via Google Meet \n  \n\n\n\nThose Present:\nCllr. Brian Bell (BB) (Chair) \nCllr Clare Potter (CP) \n4 residents: \nEP\, PD\, KM\, KH\n(resident’s names removed for public version) \n \n\n\nIn Attendance:\nRon Greenwood (RG) \nWilliam Owen (WO) \nCarol Squires (CS) \nJohn Morris (JM) \nMenekse Saitoglu\nLB Hackney \nLB Hackney \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA)\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\n  \nApologies were received from residents JWM & AA. \nKathy was welcomed to the RSG; she has recently moved [to Kings Crescent].\n  \n  \n \n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 17th November and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n2.1\nMinutes were agreed.\n\n\n\n  \n2.2\nBB noted that he did write to Judith Morrison\, Head of Leasehold Services to ask her to organise another meeting with northside blocks leaseholders re bills etc. TRA to let him know if dates are not agreed.\n  \n TRA \n \n\n\n3.0\nPhase 3&4 update  \n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n RG reported that on 10th January\, 3 pieces of correspondence had gone out: \ni) a letter to all residents to inform them that Durkan were the preferred bidder\, \nii) letters to Durkan informing them of this and to Mulalleys informing them that they were unsuccessful; and \niii) the S20 stage 2 Notice to all southside leaseholders. \n  \nNext steps are now to finalise the contract negotiations and enter into a contract by mid March. There may be some visible signs of works starting by the end of March\, e.g. bore holes to discharge planning conditions\, investigate possible adverse ground conditions before foundations start. At the same time\, Durkan will start to generate a Construction Management Plan.\n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n3.2\nRG presented 4 key aspects of the bid. \n1.   Pre-contract works. These will take approx. 5 months\, including developing detailed designs (M&E\, kitchen and bathroom details)\, investigating soil and ground for asbestos\, concrete\, ordering materials – in particular the pre cast concrete panels\, organising parking suspensions\, party wall agreements\, erecting site facilities (which will be in front of Datchworth Ct on the Queens Drive/Green Lanes side)\, respite facilities\, dismantling the community centre\, erecting hoarding\, stripping out the Weston Court garages and part of the podium. \n2.   Construction and phasing. The whole contract is scheduled for 140 weeks. Refurbishments will take place first\, starting at Bramfield Court and working round to Theobalds\, Datchworth and Weston Courts. Each block’s works will start within 3 months of each other\, 10 months per block\, 12 months for Weston Court. The refurbishment will be completed well in advance of the new build. \nThe respite centre will be situated within the estate. Durkan will explain their reasoning for this at Meet the Contractor events. (Residents  and LBH originally preferred these facilities to be sited outside the estate on Queens Drive). \nEP asked for an explanation of the reference to the Weston Court podium. RG described how the podium will be cut back slightly to make space for the work space underneath\, but there will still be a walkway outside front doors. EP also asked for confirmation of the location of the respite centre. RG confirmed\, illustrated with a presentation slide where the facilities will be located along with a temporary ball court and storage. \nRG – works will start with hoarding off areas and starting to take down garden fences and sheds in order to provide access for plant to install balconies. \nPD asked if the respite centre will have computers. RG – that is the intention\, based on lessons learnt from phase 1&2. He also queried removal of sheds from rear gardens. JM noted that the installation of balconies will be very disruptive but that gardens will be reinstated in full. \nPD – where will the columns go that will support the balconies? There are cables etc that run up the wall that need to be preserved. WO – there will be a full inspection of the gardens and individual issues before works start. PD also has a soakaway in his rear garden that he will not want to be damaged when scaffolding is installed. RG reassured that full surveys and individual consultations will take place before works start. BB emphasised the extent of disruption to gardens. \nRG continued with construction plans for the new build. This will commence within 4-6 months of start of refurbishment works and will proceed west to east\, i.e. DZ4\, DZ5N\, DZ5S\, DZ6N\, DZ6W\, DZ6S. 219 new homes will be built\, 4 retail units\, workspace\, community facilities and 3 courtyards. \nKM asked if the design of the public spaces had been completely worked up yet. RG replied that there will be an element of detailed design still to complete. Residents have requested a review of phase 1&2 play equipment\, so a workshop will be organised to discuss details of phase 3&4 landscaping etc. \n3.   Community Engagement.  Durkan are keen to follow up initial discussions with the TRA and Hackney Showroom. They have noted the need to bring the north and south sides of the estate together\, to produce engaging communications in a variety of formats and to have discussions around the fit out of the new community centre. They plan a series of workshops and wish to produce a Residents Charter. There is a desire to learn from phase 1&2. They will attend RSG\, TRA meetings and also organise dedicated communications meetings. One offer from them is regular site visits for residents to see first hand progress of the construction work. \n4.   Training & Employment. Durkan will promote site-based roles for local residents and provide funding\, to be agreed with the TRA and HS. They will have contractual apprenticeship and local labour targets.\n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n3.3\nSection 20 process.  RG reported that stage 2 consultation ends on 11th Feb. 3 households attended the surgeries on 24/1. Questions at these centred on timescales\, the discount eligibility and scope of works. RG announced that\, following representations from leaseholders\, the decision on the 5 year discount period has now been signed off and this will now start from 1/4/22 for all southside leaseholders. \nThe 3rd stage of the S20 process will start once the contract is signed at which point leaseholders will receive a detailed breakdown of costs applicable to them as individuals. EP asked for confirmation that contracts will be signed by the time that the stage 3 notice goes out. RG confirmed this will be the case.\n \n\n\n4.0\nTRA update \n \n\n\n  \n4.1\nEP reported back. The community-focussed meeting before Christmas was combined with a Winter Market which was successful. However\, the meeting itself was less well attended\, leading the TRA to look at different ways of engaging with residents. An ideas sheet is up on the wall at HS rear room for people to leave comments and suggestions. The Kings Feast was split between a children’s event and an adult one. The adult event was cancelled due to the covid concerns before Christmas as was a proposed theatre outing for elders and other events throughout January. TRA and HS are planning to get things back up and running in February with the resumption of the homework club (now transitioning into a youth club) and the Friday lunch club. \nBB asked about the Community Centre Working Group. WO noted that there is a meeting arranged for 4th Feb to discuss possible visits to other centres and progressing the brief for the fit out.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n5.0\nITLA update\n \n\n\n  \n5.1\nCS reported that Source’s time recently has been spent supporting leaseholders during the S20 process and helping to facilitate surgeries/meetings. We have also spoken about the imminent decommissioning of the community centre. We plan to establish a regular time to be available at HS to raise awareness of Durkan’s emerging proposed approach to the building works and community engagement.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n6.0\nAny urgent business  \n \n\n\n  \n6.1\nKH raised the ongoing issues for northside leaseholders with EWS forms and the cladding on the blocks. BB reported that a comprehensive briefing had been provided by officers but it is confidential. His view is that the problem lies 100% with the lenders and councillors have been reassured that the other issues are relatively minor. There may be another meeting with offices on this in 2-3 weeks time. \nKH emphasised that he and fellow leaseholders want the regeneration to work and that the community is brought together. But many are concerned that the blocks contain the Kingspan cladding that was present at Grenfell. If the EWS rating was compliant then there wouldn’t be a problem. There is dissatisfaction that LBH are not taking their responsibilities seriously and just laying all the blame on the lenders. BB re-emphasised his point about lenders and that the buildings were compliant when the products were installed. However\, LBH do want to resolve these issues. If elements do need to be removed then a capital works programme will need to be agreed across the borough. He acknowledged that the letter that went out just before Christmas was poorly expressed. \nKM added that it is important that people can work together on this and that it is sad that a problem like this threatens the good will that exists. \nKH noted that many leaseholders will be stuck with existing mortgages as lenders won’t now lend on the properties and LBH cannot just step away from this.  BB denied the Council were stepping away. CP added assurances that officers are working on this as a priority and that everyone’s ‘eyes are still on the ball.’ \nKH – Clare Williams’ explanations at the last TRA meeting didn’t leave leaseholders satisfied. Who else can we contact? RG explained that the Resident Safety Team are the people who are dealing with this. This team is led by Mikel Jankowski. He also reminded the meeting that this is a national issue – not just a local\, Hackney problem. A Building Safety Act is imminent and there is an onus on LBH to have a resident engagement strategy in place. \nBB – Steve Waddington as Director of Housing is an officer further up the hierarchy if residents are not satisfied with responses to date. \nKH raised the Government’s Building Safety Fund; if the view is that LBH don’t need it now\, if they decide later they do\, will the fund be exhausted? BB – if we’re eligible for funding\, we will apply for it. CP added that this point is taken and will raise it with Michal. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBB \n \n\n\n8.0 \nDate of next meeting \n \n\n\n \n28th February 2022\, 7.00. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-jan-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:steering group meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220115T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220110T143501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T143501Z UID:2006-1642246200-1642251600@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Deep Rest Meditation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/deep-rest-meditation/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meditation class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Meditation-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Hamblyn":MAILTO:Aimeehamblyn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210327T143926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T154353Z UID:1581-1642014000-1642019400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:ETRA meeting January 2022 DESCRIPTION:This ‘Enhanced Tenants & Residents Association’ (ETRA) ‘meeting is a chance for residents to speak to Hackney representatives about issues on the estate e.g. cleaning\, repairs\, antisocial behaviour. \nETRA meetings happen on a quarterly basis in January\, April\, July & October. \nMINUTES:\n\n\n\nResidents: 22 attended\n \n\n\nDavid B (DB)\nTRA committee member & meeting Chair\n\n\nEmley P (EP)\nTRA Chair and minute taker\n\n\n(Other resident names removed for web version)\n  \n \n\n\nStaff members:\n \n\n\nAnnette Reid \nWill Owen \nJackie Eastham \nJohn Morris \nClaire Williams (CW) \nClare Potter\nHousing Officer LBH \nRegeneration Team LBH \nLBH Digital inclusion \nSource Partnership \nBuilding Safety Manager LBH \nCouncillor Brownswood Ward\n\n\nApologies: 2 residents\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nLead\nActions\n\n\n1 \nWelcome\, Introductions & Apologies \n \n \n\n\n \n●       Approval of minutes from last ETRA meeting (October 2021) \n  \nMinutes taken by JWM in Oct 2021 and checked by EP \nApproved in this meeting by Phil M \nSeconded by David B \n  \n \nDavid B \n(Resident & Meeting Chair)\n \n\n\n2\nHousing Management Update\nAnnette Reid (LBH)\n \n\n\n \n●       Digital skills update (late addition to agenda) \n  \nJackie Eastham – Hackney Digital inclusion run a buddy service for support with tech needs e.g. installing software\, aps etc. Can go to 2 Hackney libraries for support. Would like to have option available for people come to community centres once per month to help residents if we are interested. \nAlso training courses available for residents to help getting involved with the online world. Various services available. \nCould also train people to be digital buddies – would get free DBS check. Need to volunteer 2hrs per week. \nThere is also a referral services for devices e.g. if isolating. \nTraining sessions a couple of hours at service centre \nCan do IT courses and English and Maths courses too. \n  \nEP stated the TRA would be interested to have this available on Kings Crescent\, will follow up \n  \nAdditional update from Annette regarding pharaoh ants in Bramfield & Theobalds courts – residents will get a letter to inform that housing services will be coming w/c 17 Feb to arrange treatment \n  \n●       Fire Safety \n  \nAnnette – when doing fire safety inspections\, around the estate officers have been finding items stored in meter intake cupboards\, flammable\, ignitable\, combustible materials being found. Store things inside property. Don’t store items on balconies and winter gardens. Some residents blocking access to intake cupboards e.g. with bikes. Anything being stored needs to be inside. \nGas pipes affected in Therfield. 7-day notices will be given then bikes will be removed. Weston bike locked against banister in stairwell. Items will be removed. \n  \n●       Motorised vehicles \n  \nWallington Court had a motorbike in cycle storage area. Fire hazard with petrol and tyres. Will usually remove in 24 hours\, this time took a bit longer. \n  \n●       Estate inspections update \n  \nInspection every month\, looking for any issues regarding cleaning\, lifts\, blocked drains\, rubbish shoots\, signage\, lighting. Annette takes photos of issues to follow up. \n●       Designated cycle storage units \n  \nBikes need to be securely locked. Should only be used for bikes. Some have rusty frames\, kids bikes etc. Helps if any residents using them ensure the store is kept tidy. If looks abandoned\, unused will remove (will put notices on them) \n  \nAdditional points from Annette: \nIf anyone from 1-5 floors of Therfield require a secure internal storage cupboard\, please contact annette.reid@hackney.gov.uk \n  \nWindow cleaning – would you be happy with external clean of all windows every year ? – New blocks only\, would be included on service charges. Contact Annette. \n \n \n  \n  \nEmley to follow up with Jackie regarding digital skills options for KC residents\n\n\n3\nSource Partnership Update \n \n \n \n\n\n \n●       Update on phases 3&4 of Kings Crescent regeneration \n  \nDurkan has been appointed as the new contractor for the upcoming refurbishment of Southern blocks and next phase of new builds. Requested Durkan have some early conversations and TRA to see what community support is available. From March there will be some works starting in the hoarded area as need to have started before March to get the GLA grant for the planned social housing. However\, in general Durkan will start on refurb first as promised. \nThere will be some ‘meet the contractor’ events\, drop in style to chat to the Durkan team to discuss work programme. \nSource have requested a refresh from MUF of the plans for the landscaping area for residents to get an updated view of what the plans are. It would also be a chance for residents to have a say in things that may not work\, not practical etc. \n  \n●       Update on ‘Section 20’ (relevant to Southside leaseholders only) \n  \nLeaseholders have just been sent the second stage notice to inform of the refurbishment costs for the block. There were delays in the post\, but EP confirmed receipt today. \nSource helping leaseholders to coordinate concerns and representations regarding costs and 5-year clawback. \n  \nDB asked for clarification regarding the contract. John confirmed that it is all part of the same package of works – Durkan will be doing the refurbishment of Southside blocks and building the new blocks. Will happen in a phased way with the refurbishments of Southside blocks happening as a priority. For more details\, please attend the events with the contractor to discuss their plans. \n \nJohn Morris (Source Partnership)\n \n\n\n4\nService Charges (relevant to all leaseholders) \n \n \n \n\n\n \nPhil questioned if Will has been able to discuss our situation with Judith and ask her to attend the meeting. Will has not been able to do that and is not in a position to compel them to attend or respond unfortunately. \n  \nManagement fee is expensive – not sure what this is for. \n●       Annual increases are now becoming unmanageable for residents and are higher than most managed buildings in London!  Explanation is needed as to why \n  \nIn 3 years they have increased by 21% (Phil ‘specifically but others similar). Average increase 10% per year. Frustrating when residents feel they are issues. \n  \n●       Irregularities in individual line items of service charge estimations \n  \nBlock electricity £75\, actual £20\, estimate £85\, actual £120\, estimate £20\, actual really high etc etc. Residents don’t understand how this could be\, and don’t trust the system. Many line items just don’t make sense. Judith did explain some last year and promised to come back with further answers but never did and no longer responds to emails from Phil or TRA Chair. \n  \n●       Update/response to the increases in service charges\, mistakes\, lack of service provided for what leaseholders are being charged for etc \n  \nLast year there was a huge over charge due to human error but very little in the way of apology. \n  \nWill offered to email Judith tomorrow to request she attend the next meeting. Phil would prefer a separate meeting focused on Service Charges. Emley agreed that a separate meeting would be better. Will to help achieve this. \n \nPhil M (resident) \nJudith Morrison (LBH) was invited but did not attend\n  \n  \n  \n  \nWill Owen to follow up with Leasehold team to arrange a Service Charges meeting and for the team to respond to all of the previous resident questions regarding service charges\n\n\n5\nEWS1 form and update on cladding (relevant to newer blocks only)\n \n \n\n\n \nIssues to discuss: \n●       21st – Dec letter. Explanation \n●       Fire safety issue \n●       Re-mortgage / selling issues \n●       Who will be liable to pay for future work? More clarification \n  \nClaire Williams (building safety manager) in attendance \n  \nKarsten has seen EWS1 report – B2 rating. No leaseholders in affected new blocks can re-mortgage or sell flats at this point. Fire safety of cladding and timber on balcony was judged by inspector as being unsafe. Recent letter – next step is to get an independent opinion in order to reassure residents. \nKH feels disappointment that Hackney has not acknowledged the direct link between EWS1 and fire safety. Unclear what will happen if the independent person says it is safe to reassure people\, but leaseholders still stuck with B2 rating and unable to re-mortgage/sell. \n  \nClaire Williams: EWS1 B2 rating triggers a fire risk assessment. External façade within walls and balconies but fire safety also looks at risk management\, fire escape etc. \n  \nWith Kings Crescent\, construction identified flammable cladding in cavity walls. If kept separate from a fuel/fire source then it is not such a high risk. Need further clarification of assessment to see if remedial works need doing. Is it something that can be done by usual contractor or is it a more complex specialist job. Need detail to know how to risk manage the programme of works and know what is needed. \n  \nKarsten – EWS1 report for Wallington Court confirmed B2 rating due to – Kingspan K15 – was material used in Grenfell. There was a recommendation change in Nov 2017 that this should not be used. Company contested this. But later proven as dangerous in buildings above 18 meters. (Post meeting correction: BBA certificate change on 24-Nov-2020\, and not Nov-2017 as stated in the meeting) \n  \nCW – the K15 layer of cladding is surrounded by non-combustible materials (brick and concrete). The cladding is sealed in cavities. Building control signed off in 2013. Most construction was completed by 2017. It was after that that Grenfell happened and the issues raised about the materials. \n  \nKarsten – But understands that after Grenfell happened in \nJun-2017\, fire safety was revisited before the Wallington \nCourt completion in the following months. Conclusion was \nthat the Grenfell material K15 was still safe to use and \nWallington Court completion proceeded. \n  \nJohannes – Can Claire confirm the exact date that Wallington \nCourt and other phase 1 and 2 buildings passed the fire safety \nchecks? \n  \nCW – does not know the specific dates of the fire safety sign- \noffs. \n  \nKarsten – if remediation is needed will Hackney apply for government funding to cover this? Claire – yes\, would apply. Gove’s government wants to make developers pay for the remediation costs. If it is defined as a latent defect\, it can be pursued that way. Hackney aim not to pass costs of any remediation works onto leaseholders. No timelines available at this point. \n  \nKH – does the council acknowledge the dilemma leaseholders are in?! Firstly\, residents need to be able to live in a safe building plus they need to be able to re-mortgage/sell properties. \nClaire – Hackney does acknowledge the difficult position leaseholders and shared owners are in. Can’t make any comment regarding accepting responsibility for that. \n  \nJohannes – In the report it shows a photo of the metal sheet over the balcony – that is also an issue. States that there is an exposure of K15 insulation. Claire – the insulation is not exposed within the flat where a fire may occur. \n  \nSarah was under the impression that the B2 rating was related to the balcony and not the external wall issue. \nCW confirmed that the vertical run of balconies are the issue and caused the B2 rating\, and not the external walls. Therefore\, potentially\, if the remedial work was done to the balconies then the rating could go up. \n  \nSarah – the assessments and certificates only have been done on a couple of blocks but do they apply to all blocks? Claire confirmed that the certificates do apply to all blocks as they are similar construction. \n  \nClare’s email address is in the letter sent to residents\nKarsten H (resident) \nAnnette/ Will (LBH) \n  \nClaire Williams (CW)\nEWS1 task force of residents to set a list of questions to send to Clare Williams\n\n\n6\nHeating costs and complaints (relevant to newer blocks only)\n \n \n\n\n \n●       This issue has been raised in ETRA meetings since March 2020\, still unresolved. \n  \n●       Wael D has been trying to obtain an explanation about the energy providers raising costs since April 2021 \nNew tariff application\, was supposed to switch in July. No updates and still not on the new tariff. \n  \nWill – acknowledged the letter that went out to residents from Donna Bryce. Hackney are waiting for all the ADSL lines to be transferred from Higgins to Hackney\, turned out to be more complex than expected. Only one outstanding now so should be getting accurate data imminently. New letter will be coming out about new charge and refund. \n  \nIssues with meters overcharging. Discussed with energy team – will put credit on meters. If residents have been significantly overcharged then Hackney are pushing that residents be given a cash refund by bank transfer refund. Awaiting final data then will send letters out. \n  \n●       Wael was told that heating prices are competitive and that experts confirmed that statement. He then asked for expert sources and figures to assess the statement and he has never been given any answers to his request \n  \nTold by Hackney that energy prices are the competitive. Experts claim they are competitive\, if not happy then complain – so he did. \n  \nPaying management fees and concerns dismissed. No one is responding. \n  \n●       He was told by Donna Bryce to raise a complaint if he was still dissatisfied by her answers (or the absence of answers) \n  \n●       He has been trying to raise a complaint since September 2021 (ref: 1986845). Chased on 3 Sept\, 13 Sept\, 27 Sept\, 4 Oct\, 26 Nov and 6 Dec\, and there has been no answer \nWill – the matter is being dealt with by the top complaints manager at Hackney \n  \nDavid – the latest chase to ask Hackney for a response was on Monday. \n  \nEP affirmed that this energy issue was first raised in an ETRA meeting in March 2020 and that the TRA have not had any response from the energy team despite several emails to explain the situation of the residents of the newer blocks. The energy team have also been invited to attend these ETRA meetings multiple times but never come. Judith Morrison (Leasehold team) tried to follow up with the energy team on our behalf but didn’t get any further progress. \n  \nWill will chase the complaint. Can’t respond on behalf of the energy team. \n  \nWill regarding the overcharge – Lines went out a year ago. New charge came in in April. Then work has taken a long time to activate the new lines. Once gets data from the new lines being put in Hackney will be able to see the actual charges/costs vs what is actually being used\, so can detect overcharges. Once the data is in and scrutinised refunds can be issued. Hackney are working on this and will write to residents as soon as they are able to. \n  \n \nWael (resident) \n  \nAnnette/Will/ Energy team (LBH)\nWill to chase response to Wael’s complaint \n  \n  \n  \nWill to update David and Emley is there are going to be any further delays with the energy cost analysis and refunds\n\n\n7\nLack of hot water / heating (relevant to newer blocks only)\n \n \n\n\n \nIssues to discuss: \n●       It seems to happen every year\, when the cold season starts \n●       Why is it not treated as an emergency by repairs team (babies\, senior citizens)? Who\, on behalf of the tenants & residents\, agreed on such arrangement? Who decides on our behalf what is an emergency? \n  \nAnnette: \nIf report 9-5pm it comes to main team. Otherwise out of hours it is an external contractor. If no heating hot/water it is within 24hrs. If report during day it is a 2 hour response. It is treated as an emergency. \n  \nService standard is there within the council and within external contractor. Can’t speak to individual responses. Information on ‘repairs timescales’ here: https://hackney.gov.uk/repairs \n  \nEP asked if there is an acknowledgement within Hackney that there are hundreds of properties affected by an outage\, rather than just a flat with a broken boiler. \nPhil confirmed that this is an issue – when outages are reported residents are told that more than 10 residents need to report it for it to be taken seriously. Once on a Sunday evening residents were told to contact New Build as they would have to deal with it on Monday\, but New Build were no longer involved in managing the blocks. This is frustrating for residents. \n  \nAnnette will get a response from the relevant team before the next meeting \n  \nCllr Potter – is there learning that Hackney needs to do to ensure teams are aware of the heating system in Kings Crescent? \nGenerally yes.\nDavid (resident) \n  \nWill/Annette (LBH)\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  \nAnnette to establish process and response time for dealing with heating system outage \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n8\nAny other business \nWill – there will be a technical post occupancy survey done in Spring to look at how the buildings are working compared to the expectations when it was commissioned. \nLearning exercise and it will be fed back to this group. \nCll Potter – want to continue improving from an environmental perspective \n  \nKarsten to Cllr Potter – 100+ members in leaseholder FB group. What is your response to the fire safety issue as emails have been sent to the Cllrs about this? \nCllr Potter – Cllr Bell took up that query\, Cllr Potter will follow up. Karsten still not received any responses. Waiting for affirmation that costs will be covered by Hackney/contractor. \nLeaseholders need to be able to re-mortgage. Not acceptable that Hackney is not supporting leaseholders. \n  \nResidents feeling outraged that new flats are going to be built when the first round of new builds are still not okay and more issues coming to light. \n  \nCllr Potter will look into it. Bearing in mind it is a national issue. If the council didn’t think it was safe they would not have let people move in. \n  \nKarsten – leaseholder group will look to take further action if \nHackney/Higgins do not take full responsibility. It does not \nseem right that Wallington Court and other buildings were \ncompleted after the Grenfell disaster in Jun-2017 with a \nmaterial that was part of Grenfell and that was subsequently \ndeemed to be unsafe in buildings above 18 metres. \n  \nDavid to follow up with other residents regarding EW1S\, fire safety and Judith.\nDavid B\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCllr Potter to follow up with Cllr Bell and respond to the leaseholders email. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDavid to follow up with other residents regarding EW1S\, fire safety and Judith. \n \n\n\n9\nDates of next meetings \n●       Community TRA meeting 9 March 2022 7pm \n●       ETRA 20 April 2022 7pm \n  \nClose\nDavid B\n \n\n\n\nThe zoom link for this meeting was emailed to all who requested it (email kingscrescentn4@gmail.com) \n  \nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\nAgenda Item\nSuggested \nTiming\nLead\n\n\n1 \nWelcome\, Introductions & Apologies \n\n\n\n\n\n●        Approval of minutes from last ETRA meeting (October 2021)\n5 mins\nDavid B \n(Resident & Meeting Chair)\n\n\n2\nHousing Management Update\n15 mins\nAnnette Reid (LBH)\n\n\n\n●        Fire Safety \n●        Motorised vehicles \n●        Estate inspections \n●        Designated cycle storage units\n\n\n\n\n3\nSource Partnership Update\n\n\n\n\n\n●        Update on phases 3&4 of Kings Crescent regeneration \n●        Update on ‘Section 20’ (relevant to Southside leaseholders only)\n10 mins\nJohn Morris (Source Partnership)\n\n\n4\nService Charges (relevant to all leaseholders)\n\n\n\n\n\n●        Service charges annual increases \n●        Irregularities in individual line items of service charge estimations\, billing mistakes\, lack of service and accountability\n15 mins\nPhil M (resident) \nJudith Morrison (LBH)\n\n\n5\nESW1 form and update on cladding (relevant to newer blocks only)\n\n\n\n\n\n●        21st– Dec letter \n●        Fire safety issue \n●        Re-mortgage/selling issues \n●        Who will be liable to pay for future work?\n15 mins\nKarsten (resident) \nAnnette/Will (LBH)\n\n\n6\nHeating costs and complaints (relevant to newer blocks only)\n\n\n\n\n \n●        Wael D has been trying to obtain an explanation about the energy providers raising costs since April 2021 \n \n15 mins\nWael (resident) \n  \nAnnette/Will/ Energy team (LBH)\n\n\n7\nLack of hot water / heating (relevant to newer blocks only)\n\n\n\n\n \n●        Issue happened again this year \n●        Why is it not treated as an emergency (babies\, senior citizens)? Who agreed on our behalf agreed on not treating it as an emergency? \n \n10 mins\nDavid (resident) \n  \nWill/Annette (LBH)\n\n\n8\nAny other business\n2.5 mins\nDavid\n\n\n9\nDates of next meetings \n●        Community TRA meeting 9 March 2022 7pm \n●        ETRA 20 April 2022 7pm \nClose\n2.5 mins\nDavid URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/etra-meeting-january-2022/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ETRA meeting ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211110T211729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T211729Z UID:1937-1639242000-1639256400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Kings Feast Winter Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Shout it from the balcony\, the winter holidays are almost here. And there’s no better time than the holiday season for a party. Hackney Showroom and Kings Crescent TRA invite you to celebrate the end of 2021 with an evening of food\, music\, games\, prizes and of course\, tonnes of fun. \n5-7pm\nA fabulous evening for residents aged under 15 and their families. DJ Emilia Harmony will be in charge of getting The first part of the evening kicks off with a winter ball for kids and their families. Hosted by Disco Loco ‘s MC Chu-i & Dj Emilia Harmony\, get your glad rags on\, get those party feet moving and join us for an on an evening of festive magic\, music\, pizza\, dancing\, craft and dance floor shenanigans. \n7-9pm\nHackney Showroom’s Sam Curtis Lindsay will be your host for a night of good (veggie friendly) food Courtesy of Otantic\, classic games\, silly prizes and lots of laughs\, followed by a knees up. \nPlease book individual tickets for each person coming and let us know which part(s) of the party you will be attending URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/kings-feast-winter-extravaganza/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:community event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kings_Feast_Gold-scaled-1200x600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Showroom":MAILTO:hello@hackneyshowroom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211207T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210327T142117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T165431Z UID:1574-1638900000-1638910800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Winter Market & Community meeting December 2021 DESCRIPTION:TRA Community Meeting Minutes\n\nTuesday 07 December 2021 7pm-7.40pm \n(Short official meeting during the ‘Winter Market’ event 6-9pm) \nMeeting Held in Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN \n  \n\n\n\nAgenda Item\nAction\n\n\n1\nWelcome and Introductions \nIn attendance: \nResidents: \n7 residents (names removed for web version)\nNon-residents \nJohn Morris (Source Partnership)\, \nNina (Hackney Showroom)\, \nApologies: \n4 TRA committee members (names removed for web version) \n  \nApprove minutes from September 2021 \nEmley proposed\, Jill seconded\n  \n \n\n\n2\nResidents Group (TRA) Committee Updates \nPlanned events & activities \nTricky to do a lot with covid. Every year can make funding apps. We made a few and have done projects. These have included: \nArt project \nHackney Showroom youth magazine \nOnline quiz \nHave funding for gardening project and done a few events. have a gardening plan including for inherited allotment plots\, put together by Hackney Herbal. There is a gardening group. \n  \nCommunity Development Fund \nHave just reconciled projects from last financial year\, so now eligible to claim for this financial year which finishes in March. Things we are spending on: \nBLM film by resident film maker (already commissioned with £600 allocated). \nOther plans: \nOther gardening events (we have a plan from Hackney Herbal) \nKing’s Feast party (quarterly) \nHomework club is now going to become a youth club on Thursdays with quiet time then activity\, looking for people in community with skills to share \nOlder people’s theatre trip \nHackney Showroom will be doing another brochure with upcoming events \nEmley looking for any ideas and how we can spend money\n\n\n\n3\nHackney Showroom Update \nHave been fundraising for next year and fitting out new space. Events space is nearly finished – has curtains sound proofing…. is suitable for theatre\, live events\, parties. \n  \nThey are building a programme of regular activities: \nThere is a lunch club on Fridays 12 – 2 for older people but under 60s welcome! \nChildren’s library evey week on Tuesdays \nFutureheads 8 – 11years – holiday programmes \nWednesdays disco\, soft play for under 5s \n  \nNow also starting to take bookings from practitioners like yoga \nIn Jan will be starting to do youth work including 8 weeks of detached youth work (2 workers outside every Friday for 8 weeks) \nFirst theatre show will be in Feb \n  \nHackney Showroom hires out space with different rates depending on community benefit etc. Jill says prices are really reasonable for residents! The smaller side is prioritised for community use.\n\n\n\n4\nUpdate from Source Partnership \nSP are coordinating a small working group to propose design ideas for the new community centre (currently incudes Emley\, Andrew and Remi). Getting early ideas and looking for more people to join in! \n  \nCommunity centre will be a shell but SP facilitating early conversation with residents so we can get a proper brief together in time for constructors to fit out properly when they carry out the work. E.g. kitchen facilities. What use we want\, how the space will be subdivided. \n  \nCouncil are also keen to look at different models of management\, e.g. similar arrangement to the one we have with Hackney Showroom\, e.g.. occupied by social enterprises/ locally based organisation that run activities\, \n  \nWon’t be open for 2 or 3 years but decisions about what to be sone needs to be done by late summer 2022. Looking at other community centres locally to visit\, e.g. Woodberry Down. \n  \nContract recommendation should have been approved for new contractor last night at council cabinet meeting\, so notices should be issued to leaseholders early Jan \n  \nKathy suggested using some of the CDF towards something to make things a bit better while the works are going on. \nSuggestion of hoardings as an art project. Ron has already talked about getting Andrew involved with this. Suggestion that could be used for local people telling their stories. \n  \nTimings 30-day consultation period before contractor signatures (likely in March) \nRon will be running workshops \nJohn thinks it’s possible a compromise the council may agree to is 5-year clock starting on a specific date that’s applicable to everyone\, possibly the start on site date (relating to Section 20 notice for leaseholders in South Blocks)\n\n\n\n5\nOpen Conversation \nDidn’t have formal open conversation but talked about the effect works will have on the estate and had an ideas board for the £3k community development fund. Ideas written on so far include: \nBritannia Leisure Centre Swim trip \nYouth Projects \nMuseum Trip \nSewing/knitting group \nParties \nBeach trip \nSports day \nVegetarian and vegan community meal \nElectrical repair workshop \nWellbeing classes; yoga\, pilates\, meditation\, Zumba \nBoard to remain in place for upcoming party to get more resident feedback. \n \n\n\n\nDates of next meetings & close \nETRA 12 Jan 2022 \nNext community meeting Wednesday 9 March 2022\n\n\n\n\n  \nAdditional information: \n\nPlease note that this meeting is focused on community building. The next meeting for discussing estate related issues with Hackney is at the ETRA meeting 12 January 2022.\nSee https:/ for details of upcoming events and minutes of previous meetings.\nTo get in touch with the committee: Email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com call/text/WhatsApp 07925668497 Social Media: @KingsCrescentN4\nPlease complete this form to be added to our (e)mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-NGbD\n\n\nBelow images show the resident feedback gathered both at this meeting and also at the Kings Feast event a few days later: \n \n \nPrevious information:\n\nKINGS CRESCENT WINTER MARKET\n6-9pm | Tuesday 7 December | FREE\n\nWhether you’re a local maker\, a trader or just have jumble to sell… or you’re looking for that perfect present or something interesting to buy\, please join us on 7 December for a festive indoor market. We’ll have everything from the finest crafts to novelty items\, cakes and some good old brik-a-brak.\n\nPLUS from 7-7.40pm you can pop into the Studio for the Kings Crescent Tenants & Residents Association meeting. The community meeting is an opportunity to find out the latest and for you input your ideas and suggestions. Mulled-wine and mince pies on the house!\n\nIf you would like to have a stall at the market it will be £5 and we’ll provide a tabletop stall.\nBook your stall here\nThe community meeting (7-7.40pm) is hosted by the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee aims to celebrate the community which already exists on Kings Crescent and look for ways to develop this further. \nIt’s a chance for residents to discuss what events and activities we want to have here\, meet your neighbours etc. \nLet us know if you have any ideas! \nKingsCrescentN4@gmail.com \nFeaturing: \n\nUpdates from the TRA committee\nUpdates from Hackney Showroom\nAn opportunity to share your opinion and ideas\n\nPlease note these community focused meetings take place in March\, June\, September and December each year. \nThere are separate meetings to discuss estate related issues (with Hackney representatives attending) in January\, April\, July\, October. \n  \nTRA Community Meeting Agenda \nTuesday 07 December 2021 7pm-7.40pm \n(Short official meeting during the ‘Winter Market’ event 6-9pm) \nHackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN \nTRA committee members will be in the Studio space from 6-9pm during the ‘Winter Market’ to chat to residents\, get feedback\, listen to ideas\, answer questions etc. \n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nSuggested \nTiming\nLead\n\n\n1\nWelcome and Introductions \n·        Approve minutes from September 2021\n5 mins\n  \nEmley\n\n\n2\nResidents Group (TRA) Committee Updates \n·        Planed events & activities \n·        Suggestions for what to spend funding on\n10 mins\n  \nEmley\n\n\n3\nHackney Showroom Update\n10 mins\nH.S\n\n\n \n·        Update on existing community programme and what is coming up next year\n\n\n\n\n4\nOpen Conversation \n10 mins\nResidents\n\n\n \nOpportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for community building activities and events on Kings Crescent. (Conversations can be continued informally after the meeting closes)\n\n\n\n\n5\nUpdate from Source Partnership \nAny other business \nDates of next meetings & close\n5mins\nJohn/Carol \nEmley\n\n\n\n  \nAdditional information: \n\nPlease note that this meeting is focused on community building. The next meeting for discussing estate related issues with Hackney is at the ETRA meeting 12 January 2022.\nSee https:/ for details of upcoming events and minutes of previous meetings.\nTo get in touch with the committee: Email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com call/text/WhatsApp 07925668497 Social Media: @KingsCrescentN4\nPlease complete this form to be added to our (e)mailing list: http://eepurl.com/g-NGbD URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/community-meeting-december-2021/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:residents group meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Christmas-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211114T233731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T233731Z UID:1953-1638450000-1638453600@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:December Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Chama’s Coffee Hour\, Thur 2 Dec\, 1-2pm\n\nHi Kings Crescent Neighbours\, we want to hear from you!\n\nHackney Showroom’s Communication & Engagement Manager Chama and Emley\, Chair of the Kings Crescent Resident’s group (TRA) will be in the Hackney Showroom space on the first Thursday of every month from 1-2pm.\n\n\n\nCome along to share your opinions\, let us know what projects you would like to see from us\, how we can better serve you or just come along for a cuppa and find out what we are up to.\n\n\nAll welcome! URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/december-coffee-hour/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:consultation event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Coffee.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Showroom":MAILTO:hello@hackneyshowroom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211125T124908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T162142Z UID:1961-1638295200-1638302400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Safer neighbourhoods meeting 30 Nov DESCRIPTION:Community meeting run in conjunction with Ward Councillor\, Bianca Rembrandt (Lead Community Safety Officer) and the Brownswood Safer Neighbourhood Team for residents in Brownswood to air their community safety issues. The meeting is also chaired by Kings Crescent resident Paul Cushion. \n  \nAll welcome to come along to hear an update and speak to the local police and safety teams URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/safer-neighbourhoods-meeting-30-nov/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:police ward panel meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/safer-neighbourhoods.png ORGANIZER;CN="Police - Brownswood SNT":MAILTO:Brownswood.SNT@met.police.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211114T234613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T140931Z UID:1958-1638007200-1638018000@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Morning Nov 2022 DESCRIPTION:This event is run by residents on the last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm. \nThis is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun together. \nWe have sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, etc. \nThe event is free to attend and open to everyone. If you can\, please bring some refreshments to contribute e.g. box of juice\, some fruit\, a cake\, packet of biscuits etc. (Don’t worry if you can’t though or if you forget!!) \nIf anyone has any ideas for kids activities or wants to volunteer please come along. \nAll Welcome!!!\nPlease note that parents/carers will need to supervise their children during the event\, thank you. \n***There will be no fun morning at the end of December\, we will resume on 29 January 2022*** URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/family-fun-morning-nov-2022/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Tommy-sand-car.png ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220213T122133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T122133Z UID:2095-1637175600-1637179200@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Steering Group Nov 2021 DESCRIPTION:This is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the residents steering group. It is mandatory to have attended the steering group training provided by Source Partnership. The steering group comprises of residents from both the old and new blocks and provides resident input into the next stage of new build and refurbishment of Kings Crescent. \nFor further information on joining the ‘Resident Steering Group’ please email john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n  \nNotes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting \nheld on 17th November 2021 via Google Meet \n  \n\n\n\nThose Present:\nCllr. Brian Bell (BB) (Chair) \nCllr Clare Potter (CP) \n6 residents (names removed for public version)\n \n\n\nIn Attendance:\nRon Greenwood (RG) \nWilliam Owen (WO) \nCarol Squires (CS) \nJohn Morris (JM) \nMenekse Saitoglu\n  \nLB Hackney \nLB Hackney \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \nSource Partnership (ITLA) \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\n  \nNo apologies were received.\n  \n  \n \n\n\n2.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 22nd September and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\n  \nOne correction was noted from 5.1. The minute should have read: ‘MUF to be invited to a meeting specific to the design intent for the landscaping and play facilities.’ Subsequent to the September meeting\, MUF have met with WO and colleagues on site. \n \n \n\n\n3.0\nPhase 3&4 update  \n \n\n\n  \n3.1\n  \nIndicative timetable for contractor selection \nRG thanked all for participating in the selection process and for their patience during such a long procurement period. A preferred bidder has now been identified and approved at the internal approval panel\, the Gateway that comprises all relevant senior managers. Tender levels were approved and risks (e.g. sales element\, future management and maintenance commitments) all noted. The Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee (CPIC) will consider the recommendation on 6/12. The report will be publicly available on 26/11 but with the identity of the recommended contractor and commercially sensitive information in a confidential section. The publicly accessible section of the report will include descriptions of the S20 process\, design changes\, risks considered\, sustainability and how the tenders were evaluated and scored. It will be possible to watch the CPIC meeting on 6/12\, in person or via livestream but the public parts will be short\, with discussion about the confidential parts of the report exempt from public viewing. Questions can be submitted to the meeting from members of the public but because of the notice needed\, they will need to be submitted at the same time as the report becomes public. However\, in exceptional circumstance\, the Chair may allow a late submission for consideration.  If approved\, the Council’s Chief Executive will have delegated authority to enter into a contract with the successful bidder\, subject to the S20 process.\n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n3.2\n  \nS20 process \nRG reported that the aim is to issue Stage 2 Notices on 10/1/22 with the statutory consultation period ending on 11/2/22. Surgeries for leaseholders will be set up in the 3rd or 4th week of January. The Q&A section from Stage 1 will be amended\, with a likely change being the  timing of the start of the 5 year discount period to a date\, to be decided\, that will be the agreed start on site date for the refurbishment works rather than the practical completion dates of the different blocks. The aim is to respond to all leaseholder observations will be by the end of February so that contracts can be signed in March. \n  \nEP asked if any more information will be given to leaseholders before January. RG replied that all information will go into the Stage 2 Notice and accompanying letter and FAQs in January\, so\, no. \n  \nEP – many leaseholders are still very unhappy and it seems their ability to influence further decisions will now be taken away because the CPIC will have approved the appointment of the tenderer and the costs by the time of the Stage 2 Notice. RG replied that the recommendation to cabinet is subject to completion of the S20 process and there will be due regard paid to submissions as part of this process. BB added that objections would have to be quite fundamental and valid to change the approach. RG emphasised the amount of time and effort that has gone into making sure the quality and price of the contractors’ tenders has met very tight criteria. He also confirmed that the whole package of works\, refurbishment and new build will be let as one contract and has been the subject of one planning permission\, although acknowledges that they form two different elements. \n  \nEP is still concerned about the huge financial impact on non-resident leaseholders. BB felt that this has been answered at length and that leaseholders who rent out their properties have made this decision to become landlords and it is reasonable for them to not qualify for the discount. CP reiterated this point. RG added that individual leaseholders will be able to talk to the Leasehold Team about personal circumstances and cases of financial hardship will be considered. \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n3.3\n  \nIndicative timescales and other issues with phase 3&4 \nRG noted that after contract signing\, mobilisation works will include surveys to ascertain presence of asbestos\, underground obstructions and issues around drainage of the site. Other activities will include planning submissions for the design changes and site set up including erection of hoardings\, site facilities etc.  Preparatory works could include strip out of Weston garages. \n  \nThere will also be initial events organised by the contractor around their construction management plan\, communications\, resident liaison\, attendance at RSG\, workshops on lessons learnt from phase 1&2\, investigation on connecting up to the existing CHP\, drainage\, decommissioning of the current community centre and support for community activities. BB emphasised that the drainage under and around Weston Court is a key issue that he has expressed concern about. \n  \nParty Wall Notices  \nWO is leading on this. Potentially at the same time as the Section 20 consultation\, Party Wall Notices will be sent to all leaseholders so that where works take place\, e.g. construction of balconies\, that will affect the existing building structure\, there are surveyors appointed to ensure that the previous condition is reinstated.  Notices will go out before contracts are signed so there is time for the process to be conducted properly. EP asked if leaseholders will have to pay if they wish to appoint their own surveyor. WO – no\, but surveyors will need to be approved by LBH and need to be RICS certified. \n  \nFire safety and cladding \nKH raised the issue of phase 1&2 new blocks no longer being compliant with current fire safety regulations. He was concerned about his own and neighbours’ circumstances but also asked how LBH will address this for phase 3&4. RG replied that this is one reason why the tender process was prolonged; this formed an extra section that tenderers had to address in the Best and Final Offer. The contractor will be obliged to provide EWS1 forms. LBH has made every effort to anticipate as best they can what fire regs. will be in the future\, and ensure full compliance. Another element of the tender process was the implementation of a record of building components for the new blocks for reference if issues arise in the future.  Building materials will be different from those used in phase 1&2 but LBH can only comply with whatever legislation is in place at the time of construction. \n  \nKH emphasised that leaseholders are trapped with many mortgage providers now not lending because of the materials used in the phase 1&2 construction. RG acknowledged this as a nationwide problem. KH asked what plans LBH have to remediate the situation. AA added that information is produced in plenty of time\, so LBH must have had notice that an approach to this problem was needed.  BB and CP offered to take up this issue as Councillors. \n \n \n\n\n4.0\nFeedback from Community Centre Working Group\n \n\n\n4.1\nThe working group met this morning (17th November) and consisted of Emley\, Andrew Mitchelson\, Remi Murrain\, RG\, WO and JM. Good progress was made with a discussion about possible uses and management of the new CC and consequently\, what sort of fit out will be needed. It will be important that the group can meet the contractor asap for early discussions.  A wider resident consultation will take place in January with an update at the next RSG.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n5.0\nTRA update\n \n\n\n  \n5.1\nEP reported that the family fun mornings are still happening monthly. The half term art project was successful. BB noted that the contractor’s hoardings will need artwork. CP suggested making sure that Andrew Mitchelson is involved in this. \nChama\, Hackney Showroom’s Engagement worker has started monthly drop ins on the first Thursday of each month for anyone to visit HS with ideas\, to volunteer or just to find out what HS are doing. \nThe TRA meeting scheduled for 7th December will be preceded by a winter market and the meeting itself will be informal to encourage people to get involved. \nHackney Showroom are organising another Kings Feast on 11th December with family entertainment between 5 and 7 pm\, then adults 7 to 9 pm. \nBB noted that Annette Reid\, KC Housing Officer is off on sick leave. Her manager\, Andrea Scott is providing an ad hoc management service with existing resources.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n6.0\nITLA update \n \n\n\n  \n6.1\nCS gave an update. Source Partnership’s contract is currently on an extension. Source are keen to get back working on site and we will be discussing with Hackney Showroom possibly using their facilities once the Vince Murrain Centre is decommissioned. There is Source equipment and furniture in the VM Centre which can be recycled for use elsewhere within KC. \n  \nWe are working with Chama (HS) to introduce him to vulnerable and/or elderly residents who might be interested in the Friday lunch club or might benefit from some support for e.g. shopping or just more regular contact.\n \n\n\n7.0\nAny urgent business  \n \n\n\n  \n7.1\nKH wished to voice dissatisfaction about the continued repair issues in the northside blocks. Lifts were out of order again at Wallington Court and bike thieves are at work again. Video evidence of the latter was sent to LBH but with no response. \n  \nWO gave advice to use the repairs email box and the webchat function to report repairs. He added that it is best to not email several LBH officers at once as this results in no one taking responsibility to respond; it’s sometimes unclear who’s job it is to reply in these instances. \n  \nEP noted that there are still many phase 1&2 issues unresolved.  Service Charges are now the big issue with many leaseholders experiencing significant increases. Leaseholders have asked for another meeting with Judith Morrison but so far she has not responded. BB offered to help contact her.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBB \n \n\n\n  \n7.2\nAA asked if the cyber attack had compromised residents’ personal data. BB stated that the main problem was not so much the leakage of data\, rather that the attack rendered older computer systems useless. CP reported that a minor breach of data did occur and people affected have been contacted.  CP added that the attack had been a serious issue for some services e.g. children’s services and officers have spent considerable time resolving these.  There is information on the LBH website and an email to contact if further follow up is required.\n \n\n\n  \n7.3\nJM offered apologies to Federica (residemt) who joined this meeting for the first time and who wasn’t introduced at the start of the meeting.\n \n\n\n8.0 \nDate of next meeting \n \n\n\n  \n \n27th January 2022\, 7.00.\n  URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-nov-2021/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:steering group meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211107T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211107T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211101T090329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T171707Z UID:1925-1636285500-1636289100@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Mindful Meditation DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMore details from Aimee: \n\n\n\n\nHey there wonderful friend\, \nI wanted to let you know I’m back in London (N4 – my old neighbourhood) for an in-person meditation session this coming Sunday 7th November! \nFor those of you who haven’t meditated with me before\, you can expect meditation that is really uplifting\, easy for beginners\, and fully guided. \nI’m so excited to be back at Hackney Showroom & the Kings Crescent Estate Community Centre just by Clissold Park.  We had a few group meditations here before the pandemic closed everything down. \nWe always start with some mindful body awareness techniques and breathwork.  Bringing awareness to the body is a simple and effective way to ‘get out’ of the busyness of our minds and begin to enjoy a more relaxed state. \nThere has been more and more research into how using the breath with deeper awareness and certain simple techniques can increase well-being\, decrease stress\, improve the immune system and regulate the nervous system.  Sound good? \nThe final third of the session will be Energy-Lift meditation\, I have found through my own experience and practice that participants leave the sessions feeling lighter\, uplifted\, relaxed and deeply peaceful. \nBringing community connection is at the heart of all my work\, whether that is doula work supporting families or facilitating groups.  The last 18 months have been really disruptive to the way we connect with each other.  \nCommunity is vital for our personal and collective well-being and health\, we are inextricably interconnected to each other.  I am so pleased to be back together with you! \nThe session is run on a sliding scale for contribution £4 – £12 – bring cash or you can paypal me at srilaxmi.shanti@gmail.com \nWith that in mind please note that we encourage you to lateral flow test before you come\, and do not come if you feel unwell.  We will provide handwashing and sanitising facilities. \nIf you would like to make meditation part of your weekly self-care let me know and I can send you the details to join the Monday Meditation group on zoom (7.15pm to 8.45pm also by donation) \nI really am looking forward to seeing you!  Everyone is welcome and please invite your friends to come along. \nLots of love Aimee Sri Laxmi  URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/mindful-meditation/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Meditation class ORGANIZER;CN="Aimee Hamblyn":MAILTO:Aimeehamblyn@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20211102T222447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T222447Z UID:1930-1636030800-1636034400@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Coffee hour DESCRIPTION:Chama’s Coffee Hour\, Thur 4 Nov\, 1-2pm\n\nHi Kings Crescent Neighbours\, we want to hear from you!\n\nHackney Showroom’s Communication & Engagement Manager Chama and Emley from the Kings Crescent Resident’s group (TRA) will be in the Hackney Showroom space on the first Thursday of every month from 1-2pm.\n\n\n\nCome along to share your opinions\, let us know what projects you would like to see from us\, how we can better serve you or just come along for a cuppa and find out what we are up to.\n\n\nAll welcome! URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/coffee-hour/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Showroom":MAILTO:hello@hackneyshowroom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210920T224406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T164844Z UID:1862-1635588000-1635598800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:October Family Fun Morning DESCRIPTION:This event is run by residents on the last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm. \nThis is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun. \nWe have sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, etc. \nThe event is free to attend and open to everyone. If you can\, please bring some refreshments to contribute e.g. box of juice\, some fruit\, a cake\, packet of biscuits etc. (Don’t worry if you can’t though or if you forget!!) \nIf anyone has any ideas for kids activities or wants to volunteer please come along. \nThis event will feature an informal presentation of art work created by 12 young artists! ‘Gentleness of a Little Giant‘ has been running on the mornings of half term and local children have had the opportunity to work with Brazillian artist Gustavo Ciriaco and local artist Andrew Mitchelson with support from Emley (TRA Chair). They have exploring landscapes & stories and creating shadow imagary. Their work will be on shown in one of the spaces during the fun morning from 12-1pm. \n(The art project was supported by Hackney Showroom with funding provided by Hackney) \nAll Welcome!!!\nPlease note that parents/carers will need to supervise their children during the event\, thank you. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/october-family-fun-morning/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/EMLEY_20190727_110145.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211024T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210920T233548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T114231Z UID:1864-1635069600-1635084000@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Charity Fundraiser/Small Business Event DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser organised by Kings Crescent resident Remi Bevis to raise money for breast cancer research. \nAll welcome!\nWe will be holding a raffle\, selling tea\, coffee\, cakes etc\, to raise money for charity. \nThere will be a variety of stalls including: \n\nCakes\nSweets\nFruit Kebabs & Smoothie\nWaffles\nHackney Herbal stall with tea bag making activity (details below)\n\nWe will also have some small business owners selling their products with part of the proceeds going to charity: \n\nPersonalised gifts and clothing\nResin Art\nHolistic Massage\nWrapping paper\, cards & illustrations\n\n     \nBig Raffle on the day with a variety of prizes donated by local business and community!\nDonate to Breast Cancer Research via Georgina’s JustGiving Page linked to this event \n  \nHackney Herbal Stall\nJoin Hackney Herbal to learn about the health benefits of a range of culinary\, medicinal and wild herbs.\nYou’ll be able to have a go at making your own herbal tea bags to take home.\nWe will also be sharing our top tips for growing herbs successfully. (Invited by KC TRA gardening group). URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/charity-event/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:community event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Breast-cancer-awareness.png ORGANIZER;CN="Remi Bevis":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210327T143345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T182350Z UID:1578-1634065200-1634070600@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:ETRA meeting October 2021 DESCRIPTION:This ‘Enhanced Tenants & Residents Association’ (ETRA) ‘meeting is a chance for residents to speak to Hackney representatives about issues on the estate e.g. cleaning\, repairs\, antisocial behaviour. \nETRA meetings happen on a quarterly basis in January\, April\, July & October \nMinutes\n\n\n\nIn attendance:\nWilliam Owen (WO)\nProject Officer Regeneration (LBHackney)\n\n\n \nJohn Morris\nConsultant at Source Partnership/ Independent Resident Advisor\n\n\n \nClare Potter (CP)\nCouncillor Brownswood Ward\n\n\n \nDeborah Noel (DN)\nASB Manager for the North of Hackney\n\n\n \n10 residents\n \n\n\nApologies:\nBianca Rembrandt (BR)\nCommunity Safety & Principal Enforcement Officer\n\n\n \nAnnette Reid (AR) \n  \n3 residents\nHousing Officer for Kings Crescent Estate (LBHackney) \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nAgenda Item\nLead\nActions\n\n\n1\nWelcome\, Introductions & Apologies \n \n \n \n\n\n \n·       Approval of minutes from last ETRA meeting (July 2021) \nApproved by: Emilie \nSeconded by: David \n \nEmley (TRA Chair)\n \n\n\n2\nGeneral Estate Concerns\n \n \n\n\n \n·       ASB & CCTV –  DB – has accumulated issues through FB one of the issues that was raised was about the CCTV\, Residents having issues getting access to CCTV footage. He feels that as we pay for this service we should be able to have access to it.  Bikes stolen was captured on CCTV – DB has spoken directly to Bianca Rembrandt (LBH) she will deal with non-residents\, the ASB department (Deborah Noel) will deal with resident ASB. Housing Officer Annette Reid will deal with some ASB.  Details again given on who to contact within these teams.  Cllr Potter (CP) – explained that CCTV team do have many queries which can make it difficult to get answers.  Will Owen has offered to break down list of contacts. \n·       Waste management – bin collection\, size of waste areas – DB has picked up some complaints about waste management\, he explained a problem in Wallington/Kimpton rubbish bins are becoming full of the course of the week and are only cleared once a week.  Rubbish collectors are leaving rubbish on floors and are not clearing up. JWM raised an issue with flies in her property\, other residents are having the same issue -Estate Wide problem.  WO explained because the issues raised are various it will involve several teams involved.  HC asked if bins can be cleared more regularly\, WO has stated that this would not happen.  Menekse raised issue with cleaning of bin chambers. WO take issues back to HC Cleanining Estate Dept. \n·       Bollard issues & no entry signs for play street – missing bollard will be replaced on play street. No entry signs a temp solution is being looked at\, finding a long term solution \n·       Hackney Digital skills update – no Update \n \nVarious Hackney Representatives \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWill Owen to compile list of key contacts to share with TRA \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWO/EP to share information about Hackney waste collection & recycling with residents \n  \nWO to find out about how often bin chambers are cleaned\n\n\n3\nKings Crescent South\n \n \n\n\n \nBlocks: Bramfield\, Theobalds\, Datchworth\, Weston Court and general estate management \n·       Update on action points from last meeting \n·       Ants in Bramfield/Theobalds – No update \n(Annette was not available for the meeting today so no updates given)\nAnnette Reid Housing Officer \n \n \n\n\n4\nKings Crescent North\n \n \n\n\n \nBlocks: Lemsford\, Sandon\, Kimpton\, Wallington\, Radwell\, Therfield\, Barley\, Chipping\, Redbourn\, Kelshall\, Ardeley\, Rushden\, Widford \n·       Update on list of all defects handed over from Higgins to LBH \no   Broken main doors – New hinges have been installed. Ardleley court door still broken. \no   Slippery patches of courtyard remain unresolved – Still unresolved.  Higgins came and resealed\, but it hasn’t been as successful as LBH hoped. There will be a walk-around on 14.09.21. to find a long term solution. Resident in Lemsford Crt has complained about water dripping outside her property\, from properties above her. \no   Bikes/scooters still getting stolen – Residents to contact police\, CCTV and ASB teams \no   Update on lift issues – overheating issues still continue. New lift contractors have made progress but work ongoing. \no   Smoke vent lights – No update \no   Cracks in windows\, windows slam shut in wind\, balcony doors affected by wind – TRA to ask residents if they have had any more issues with cracks in window panes…….. \no   Ventilation system issues (in flats) – Council tenants (LBH) are responsible.  If leaseholder\, they need to do a survey and report to Higgins who are responsible. \no   Update on heating system\, faulty meters\, new pricing – AM asked has there been a survey across the social housing stock to find out if this is a wider issue.  Energy efficiency – Subcontractor DAVLOs will be coming to survey.  Pricing issues have been delayed but should be resolved soon. \n·       Discuss best way to proceed with resolving issues – suggested need for group of affected leaseholders to collaborate with social tenants to gather data on what the issues are to present to Higgins. LBH are responsible for social tenants flat so can support with those but not with individual leasehold properties. \n·       Allotment Courtyard – new suggestion to remove metal structures from ‘fruit maze’ area but leave plants in place – LBH due to have a meeting – no response.  No update.  EP re-raised the issues that were spoken about at previous ETRA. \n \nWill Owen  Project Officer Regeneration (Hackney) \n  \nEnergy Team \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDB to follow up with WO to get updates. \n  \n  \nDB to continue to collate data on issues in new blocks \n  \nWO to update on results of monitoring heating systems \n  \nEP to follow up on allotment courtyard ‘fruit maze’ plans \n \n\n\n5\nService Charges Update\n \n \n\n\n \n·       Actuals show increase from estimate despite concerns with residents not getting what they pay for – No update or statement. JM to be contacted directly regarding this issue. MR has suggested that we need to look at how we can minimise the costs.  Concerns that if things that aren’t repaired in the first instance this will then become recharged back to the leaseholders and residents. \n \nWill to present statement from Judith Morrison\nWO/EP/DB to follow up with Judith Morrison\n\n\n6\nUpdate from Source Partnership\n \n \n\n\n \n·       Update from John/Carol – Steering group requires a refresh- source are going to try and recruit new residents.  JR suggested that issues that have arisen from phase 1 & 2 could be brought to the table as a lessons learnt item as this would be valuable.\nSource Partnership\n \n\n\n7\nAny other business?  N/A\nEmley (TRA Chair)\n \n\n\n8\nDates of next meetings & close – \n·       24th October raising monies for Breast Cancer. \n·       26th Oct – Africa 54:60 Theatre show about a man’s journey on visiting every country in Africa \n·       Last Saturday of month Family Fun Morning \n·       Community Meeting on 11th December \n·       ETRA 12.01.22. \n·       Half-Term art project for children  – Run by Andrew – Gentleness the little Giant – continuation of project piloted during lockdown.\nEmley (TRA Chair)\n \n\n\n\nPrevious information\nThese meetings will be resuming in person – Hackney Showroom Space 4 Murrain Road N4 2BN \n(We will attempt to have remote access but technology is not guarenteed to work!! Zoom link to attend remotely can be requested by emailing kingscrescentn4@gmail.com before 6.45pm on the day) \n  \nAGENDA\n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nSuggested \nTiming \n \nLead\n\n\n1\nWelcome\, Introductions & Apologies\n5 mins\nEmley (TRA Chair)\n\n\n \n·        Approval of minutes from last ETRA meeting (July 2021) \n \n\n\n\n\n2\nGeneral Estate Concerns\n\n\n\n\n \n·        ASB & CCTV \n·        Waste management – bin collection\, size of waste areas \n·        Bollard issues & no entry signs for play street \n·        Hackney Digital skills update \n \n20 mins\nVarious Hackney Representatives \n \n\n\n3\nKings Crescent South\n\n\n\n\n \nBlocks: Bramfield\, Theobalds\, Datchworth\, Weston Court and general estate management \n·        Update on action points from last meeting \n·        Ants in Bramfield/Theobalds \n \n10 mins\nAnnette Reid Housing Officer \n \n\n\n4\nKings Crescent North\n\n\n\n\n \nBlocks: Lemsford\, Sandon\, Kimpton\, Wallington\, Radwell\, Therfield\, Barley\, Chipping\, Redbourn\, Kelshall\, Ardeley\, Rushden\, Widford \n·        Update on list of all defects handed over from Higgins to LBH \no   Broken main doors \no   Slippery patches of courtyard remain unresolved \no   Bikes/scooters still getting stolen \no   Update on lift issues \no   Smoke vent lights \no   Cracks in windows\, windows slam shut in wind\, balcony doors affected by wind \no   Ventilation system issues (in flats) \no   Update on heating system\, faulty meters\, new pricing \n·        Discuss best way to proceed with resolving issues \n·        Allotment Courtyard – new suggestion to remove metal structures from ‘fruit maze’ area but leave plants in place \n \n30 mins\nWill Owen  Project Officer Regeneration (Hackney) \n  \nEnergy Team \n  \n \n\n\n5\nService Charges Update\n\n\n\n\n \n·        Actuals show increase from estimate despite concerns with residents not getting what they pay for \n \n5 mins\nWill to present statement from Judith Morrison\n\n\n6\nUpdate from Source Partnership\n\n\n\n\n \n·        Update from John/Carol\n5 mins\nSource Partnership\n\n\n7\nAny other business? \n \n5mins\nEmley (TRA Chair)\n\n\n8\nDates of next meetings & close \n \n5 mins\nEmley (TRA Chair)\n\n\n\nTo add items to the agenda please email kingscrescentn4@gmail.com by midday on Tuesday 5 October URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/etra-meeting-october-2021/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:ETRA meeting ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211010T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210923T131158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T131158Z UID:1890-1633878000-1633885200@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Tastes from Africa DESCRIPTION:Hackney Showroom & Elufowoju jr Ensemble invite you to share with us your sounds\, your looks and your tastes from Africa at a big celebration of all 54 African nations. \nAre you Kings and Queens of kizomba\, a dab hand with a tahtib or simply melodic on the mbira? Is your family vitumbua or jollof recipe unmatched?  Perhaps you’d like our DJ to dust off those High Life records\, or you want to show us your most stunning chitenge or kente… \nWhether you’re bringing something from your heritage or from a memorable holiday or just coming for the vibes\, please join us for an afternoon of food\, music and community. And let’s see how many countries we can gather together! \nBook your free tickets here: https://www.hackneyshowroom.com/tastes-from-africa/ URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/tastes-from-africa/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:community event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/KS-Africa-painting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hackney Showroom":MAILTO:hello@hackneyshowroom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210909T094341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T094341Z UID:1836-1632564000-1632574800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:September Family Fun Morning DESCRIPTION:We are re-launching our monthly family fun morning!!!\nThis event is run by residents on the last Saturday of every month 10am-1pm. \nThis is an opportunity to meet your neighbours and for the kids to have some fun. \nWe have sports equipment\, giant board games\, colouring\, kinetic sand\, etc. \nThe event is free to attend and open to everyone. If you can\, please bring some refreshments to contribute e.g. box of juice\, some fruit\, a cake\, packet of biscuits etc. (Don’t worry if you can’t though or if you forget!!) \nIf anyone has any ideas for kids activities or wants to volunteer please come along. \nAll Welcome!!!\nPlease note that parents/carers will need to supervise their children during the event\, thank you. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/september-family-fun-morning/ LOCATION:Hackney Showroom Space\, 4 Murrain Road\, London\, N4 2BN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kingscrescent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Family-fun-morning-kids-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KC TRA Committee":MAILTO:kingscrescentn4@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20220213T133916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T133916Z UID:2102-1632337200-1632340800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Steering Group Sept 2021 DESCRIPTION:This is a closed meeting for those who have applied to be part of the residents steering group. It is mandatory to have attended the steering group training provided by Source Partnership. The steering group comprises of residents from both the old and new blocks and provides resident input into the next stage of new build and refurbishment of Kings Crescent. \nFor further information on joining the ‘Resident Steering Group’ please email john@sourcepartnership.com or carol@sourcepartnership.com \n  \nNotes of Kings Crescent Steering Group Meeting \nheld on 22nd September 2021 via Google Meet \n  \n\n\n\nThose Present:\nCllr. Brian Bell (BB) (Chair) \nCllr Clare Potter (CP) \n3 residents: \nEP\, ES\, PD\n  \n(resident names removed in public version)\n\n\nIn Attendance:\nRon Greenwood (RG) \nWilliam Owen (WO) \nJohn Morris (JM)\nLB Hackney \nLB Hackney \nSource Partnership (ITLA)\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.0\nIntroductions and apologies \nAction\n\n\n  \n1.1\nApologies were received from residents HC (who asked for her intention to step down from the RSG to be noted)\, KH\, JWM\, PA\, AA\, Carol Squires (Source)\n  \n \n\n\n2.0 \nPeter Sim\n \n\n\n  \n2.1\nCouncillor Bell and Councillor Potter shared some memories of Peter Sim who died on 23rd August. Peter was the longest standing RSG member and a tenacious advocate for Kings Crescent residents and for the progression of the estate’s improvement and redevelopment.  A minutes silence was observed.\n \n\n\n3.0\nNotes of previous meeting held 27th July 2021 and any Matters Arising not elsewhere on the agenda\n \n\n\n  \n3.1\nThe minutes from the last meeting were agreed as accurate. All matters arising to be discussed on the agenda.\n\n\n\n4.0\nPhase 3&4 update  \n \n\n\n  \n4.1\nContractor procurement update \nRG reported that negotiations with the 2 bidding contractors are now complete but the deadline for submission of their Best & Final Offers has now been extended to 30th September. This is in response to the recent holiday period and the requirement for them to provide additional detailed information for LBH that was recently requested to establish a comprehensive Building Information Modelling system. This provides a detailed record of all components of new buildings once built. This is particularly important for setting in place a fire safety record. ES confirmed that this comprises 3D modelling and is now becoming standard across the industry. \nRG stressed that although this means more delays\, LBH are working to achieve the best quality scheme possible. Post Grenfell\, there are more safety requirements to deal with. CP acknowledged the frustration this will undoubtedly cause for residents but it is important that the Council meets all these obligations. \nRG reported that the programme is now aiming for a Cabinet approval for the successful tenderer on 6th December\, with contract signing January 2022. There will be 3 – 6 months set up before start on site in Spring/early Summer 2022.\n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n4.2\nSouthside leaseholders S20 \nRG reported that the Stage 2 Notices will now be sent out in January to avoid arriving with leaseholders just before Christmas.  They cannot be sent out before the Cabinet approval as the identity of the contractor has to be included as well as cost estimates\, total costs broken down by block and component. The specification will also be available on request. There will be surgeries organised for individual owners to discuss personal circumstances and to get clarity on the Notice and payment options. These will be held approx. half way through the statutory 30 day consultation period. \nEP raised the issue of the stress this has been causing leaseholders who have no way of planning for the future\, not knowing when the 5year clawback of charges period will start. She asked that LBH seriously consider setting a start date for the 5 years now rather than leaving it as the practical completion date. This could be from now\, contract signing date or start on site date. RG indicated that internally\, this has been raised and a response to the project slippage is being considered. The S20 letter will contain information on any changes to the current arrangements. CP asked that her and Cllr Bell’s weight be added to the representations being made to senior management for this review.\n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n  \n4.3\nPre start on site engagement \nRG noted an important piece of work will be around the fit out of the new community facility in DZ5N. The programming of the new build is not known but early decisions on how the space can be fitted out to match the community’s needs and aspirations will ensure it is fit for purpose when completed. The space\, at 195 sq m is slightly smaller than the Vince Murrain centre and roughly the same as Unit C. There is a fit out budget. Some LBH officers are looking at options for the future management of the new centre and using Woodberry Down as an example of how social businesses can be involved. \nRG would like a clear brief agreed with residents involved in the decision-making\, via the RSG\, TRA and Hackney Showroom. An example would be whether a commercial kitchen is required. Many at the Ladderswood visit in Enfield liked the size of the community centre there but felt that the size and facilities in the kitchen were unnecessary. However\, EP pointed out that a kitchen similar in size to the one in Vince Murrain made it possible to run small cooking classes and to make simple hot meals\, while the kitchen in the Hackney Showroom facility is not big enough or well enough equipped to do this. \nCP – a commercial kitchen is more about the facilities and standard of the equipment rather than the size of the room. \nThere was discussion around the need for a business case for a particular approach to the CC fit out. However\, there has been consultation through surveys on what residents would like to see in a community facility and EP added that through the activities now running at Unit C\, the TRA are able to judge demand and interest from users that can inform decisions on the new space. \nIt was agreed to set up a Working Group to explore options and produce a brief. EP to canvass interest among residents to join this\, RG to identify relevant Council officers to participate and JM to help facilitate. \nAction – the Working Group to be constituted by the next RSG meeting on 17/11/21.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRG\, EP\, JM \n \n\n\n5.0\nPhase 1 & 2 update \n \n\n\n  \n5.1\nWO reported back. \n·     Still waiting for Higgins to produce a programme for venting the lift mechanisms. As soon as this is available\, a letter will be sent to all affected residents telling them when their lift will be taken out of service for the work to be carried out. \n·     Work is still progressing on reconciling energy bills with use. A consultant has been commissioned to inspect the energy centre and they will use a monitoring system that individual residents can use to check their usage against what the energy centre is saying is produced. WO asked for volunteers to have a small piece of equipment fitted. This will produce anonymised data on energy usage. ES volunteered. EP also offered to ask other residents through the TRA facebook site. She also suggested targeting residents who have experienced problems with billing. WO agreed with this. \nWO also reported that the relevant section of the LBH IT system is now able to process refunds and the new charges from April 2021 and an update will be available for the ETRA meeting on 12th Oct. \n·     ES raised an issue with weeds in the Radwell courtyard and who is responsible for keeping this area tidy. WO is on site before the end of the week and will take photos. \n·     There was discussion about responsibilities for the maintenance of the courtyards\, play equipment and the plants\, shrubs and fruit bushes. EP asked who to get permission from if the TRA wanted to remove the metal structures that were supposed to be the frames for a fruit maze in one of the courtyards. These are in the shade and haven’t grown. The metal frames are now just a hazard. WO stated that ultimately it is Housing Services who will give the go ahead. He added that he had seen emails between Annette Reid and Eray Taylor on this issue. \nThis discussion led to a wider one around a lack of clarity on how decisions are made to change designs and layouts and in some cases to remove items that were installed as part of the original development. \nES thought that the original designers should be consulted first before changes to their structures are made and are leaseholders paying for these alterations? \n  \nRG agreed that MUF should explain the rationale behind their design. It is important that design intent can be explained and lessons learnt when these are later contradicted by H&S considerations. \nES noted that this is a common tension but that if designers can justify their ideas\, H&S should be satisfied. \nIt was agreed that MUF should be invited to an RSG meeting to talk through these issues. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n EP \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n6.0\nTRA update\n \n\n\n  \n6.1\nEP reported that the AGM took place on 15th Sept. There was a delay to starting the meeting while waiting for a quorum but this was achieved and a new committee was elected with EP still Chair. \nActivities are now restarting with the homework club\, Family Fun mornings and many other events being run by Hackney Showroom. It is proposed to make the Kings Feast a regular occasion\, with the next one in December then again in March 2022.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n7.0\nITLA update \n \n\n\n \nThere were no updates from Source.\n \n\n\n8.0\nAny urgent business  \n \n\n\n \nNone\n \n\n\n9.0 \nDate of next meeting \n \n\n\n  \n \n17th November\, 7.00.\n  URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/steering-group-sept-2021/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:steering group meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Source Partnership":MAILTO:john@sourcepartnership.com; carol@sourcepartnership.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210917T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210917T094500 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210822T114431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T215246Z UID:1765-1631870100-1631871900@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Estate Walkabout DESCRIPTION:The residents annual walkabout will be on Friday 17 September at 9.15am – meeting point outside Vince Murrain Community Hall.\n\nIn attendance\, Housing Officer\, Resident Participation Officer\, Ward Councillors and the Communal Works Officer.\n\nThe invitation is open to all residents living on Kings Crescent.\n\nThe purpose of the walkabout is to improve communal areas on the estate and look at non-urgent communal repairs and improvements.\n\n\n\n\nRegards \n\nAnnette Reid\nHousing Officer\nKings Crescent – Estate Regeneration & New Build Developments\n\nTel: 0208 356 3330\nEmail: neighbourhood@hackney.gov.uk URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/estate-walkabout/ LOCATION:Vince Murrrain Community Centre\, N4 2GD CATEGORIES:consultation event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T231355 CREATED:20210327T134552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T151949Z UID:1572-1631732400-1631737800@kingscrescent.org SUMMARY:Community meeting & AGM September 2021 DESCRIPTION:Community Meeting & AGM\nMinutes\n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item\nAction\n\n\n1\nWelcome and Introductions \nEmley Pine (Chair) welcomed everyone to the meeting. \nApologies: 6 residents (names removed)\, Annette Reid (LBH). \nEmley explained that the TRA was officially formed 2 years ago\, by AGM. No AGM was held last year due to the pandemic.\n \n\n\n \nFormal Kings Crescent Tenants & Residents Association AGM \nAttending: \n17 Residents – names removed \n(Non-residents):  Oliur Rahman (LBH)\, Sasha Khan (LBH)\, John Morris (Source Partnership)\, Nina (Hackney Showroom)\, Councillor Clare Potter \nApproval of minutes from last AGM \nThe minutes were approved by AM and AH \nChair’s report (Emley Pine) \nEmley gave a report of the past 2 years including the following points (see Chair’s report for more detail): \n–        explained the origins of the committee\, before transitioning to an official TRA in September 2019; \n–        set out the objectives of the TRA; \n–        set out the TRA’s achievements over the past 2 years\, including design of a logo; holding of separate community meetings and ETRA meetings (8 in total per year); set up of bank account; phone for residents to contact; social media presence; ensured signs of community during lockdown; running family fun mornings; parties; crowdfunding campaign raising over £18\,000 to fit out Unit C as a shared community space with Hackney Showroom (HS); homework club; continued liaison with Hackney Council (LBH) and other community organisations; attending training relevant to the TRA; taking over management of the allotments from LBH; \n–        Acknowledged the community work done on the estate in the past\, including by Vince Murrain\, Jill Walker-Murrain\, Patricia Sim\, Roy Watkin\, Peter Akhurst\, Alison\, Liz & Mukturam\, Alfred Fiorentini\, Edie & Alan\, and Barbara & Bob Curtis\, and said that the new TRA are building on their work; \n–        Thanked all committee members for their contribution\, including those who had stood down during the 2 years\, or were standing down now. \nTreasurer’s report (Alice H) \nThe accounts for 2020 have been signed off by LBH. \nCurrent balance at end of 2020 was substantial (£15\,470) but mainly ring-fenced for certain projects (including the Unit C spacehive money\, and homework club money). \nThe Treasurer noted that the TRA and particularly Emley have worked very hard to obtain this funding. \nAs at the end of 2020 not all the funding for Spacehive had been received (though this has now). \nExpenses were low in 2020 (mainly due to the pandemic) but this is expected to reverse in 2021 when outgoings will be higher. \nAs a new committee we are continuing to work on how we manage our financial processes well. \nThe accounts for 2020 were approved by the members of the TRA. \nElection of TRA Committee members (chaired by Oliur) \nOliur congratulated the TRA on the work they had done since being formed. \nThe current members of the TRA stood down. \nNominations for the new committee were as follows (nominator and seconder in brackets): \n–        Chair – Emley Pine (Emley\, Jill) \n–        Vice chair – Sarah H (Sarah\, Alice) \n–        Treasurer – Alice H (Jill\, Emley) \n–        Secretary – Ellie V (Emley\, Jill) \n–        Jenn F (safeguarding lead) (Emley\, Andrew) \n  \nOther nominated members: \n–        Jill WM (ward panel rep) \n–        Tom S (gardening sub-committee) \n–        Andrew M \n–        Christine E \n–        Patricia S \n–        David B \n–        Ashley M \n–        Azucena A \n–        Remi BM \n–        Hana C \nAll of the above 15 people were voted for\, and now form the new TRA committee. \nAOB related to AGM \nEmley proposed that there should be a gardening sub-committee.  Alice noted that we would need to be clear whether the sub-committee would manage their own finances – that would be decided afterwards.  John mentioned that the sub-committee would also need a process for decision-making and which decisions would need to be fed through to the main committee.  Oliur agreed his team could support the TRA in setting up the arrangements for the gardening committee. \nThe TRA voted to set up a gardening sub-committee. \nClose of AGM \nEmley officially closed the AGM.\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  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nResident Participation team to work with the TRA on the sub-committee arrangements\n\n\n2\nCommunity meeting \nMinutes of the last community meeting \nThe minutes were approved by Jill and Menekse. \nFunding from the community development fund (CDF) from 2020/21 has now been spent on the Kings Feast party in September 2021.  Other funding was spent on the Disco Loco megazine\, and £750 for an art project for kids will now be taking place in October half term.  £600 for gardening has been partially spent on equipment.  Further events are being planned to spend the remainder of the funding we received. \nBy the end of October the money from the 2020/21 CDF will therefore be used.  This means we can then apply for sums from the 2021/22 CDF. \nThe 2021/22 CDF is providing funding towards a film (£600) therefore there is still £2\,400 to claim for this financial year.\n \n\n\n3\nHackney Showroom Update (Nina Lyndon)\n \n\n\n \n  \nNina gave an update on the recent work of HS: \nThe magazine was delivered to children on the estate\, and the remainder went to other local communities and schools. \nHS has run some successful events.  The Young Actors training programme – 12 young actors have just graduated from the programmes – 2 have already been signed by agents and 3 have places at drama school. \nStreet Party was successful with live artists\, play equipment for children. \n37 children attended Future Heads summer camp – the theme was ‘protest’\, involving art\, poetry and drama as well as fun activities. \n  \nFree weekly activities have now begun – including a library for primary school age kids which is an asset for the community; easy rollers (pre school); lunch club for over 60s (though others are invited to come along!); a Turkish-speaking duty manager has been recruited who is here on Fridays; the Hackney Showroom space is now available to hire by residents \nIn October half-term: a theatre company will be sharing a new show that’s being developed; there will also be a ‘taste of Africa’ evening for former residents of African countries to share stories etc; African singing workshop \n  \nNext ‘Kings Feast’ communal meal (and possibly bingo) will be held 11 December. \n  \nFutureHeads club is now starting weekly on Saturdays 4-6pm (for 8 – 11 year olds). \n \n \n\n\n4\nOpen Conversation\n \n\n\n \nEmley sought ideas from residents.  The following were suggested: \n–        Regular quiz night? This may attract a range of residents of different ages. \n–        Kings Feast could potentially be a quarterly event \n–        Classes – e.g. yoga\, pilates\, Zumba? \n–        Singing class / choir \n–        Language classes (e.g. Spanish lesson\, or cultural event) \n–        English / Turkish language exchange \n–        ESOL classes (these were run previously by Hackney\, paid for by Higgins as part of Phase 1\, and well attended) \n–        Youth activities (HS have some funding to some detached youth work for a period from January – and also 4 week ‘tasters’ of various activities).  HS suggested the TRA may be able to fund raise for these tasters (cost approx. £800) \n–        Creative classes\, such as art or creative writing. \n  \nOpportunities to celebrate the diverse cultures of residents of KC (King’s Feast could also do this). \nEmley encouraged people at the meeting to seek feedback from other neighbours as to what events / activities they would like.  This is particularly important as the new contractor will soon be appointed and will be contributing significant community funding for the estate. \nOliur’s team will share opportunities for pots of funding external to the Council which we may be able to tap into. \nCDF monies should be spent within the FY it is claimed for (and if it isn’t\, it is difficult to claim from the subsequent year’s CDF).   Andrew noted that we should be applying for funding for the activities planned for the remainder of this FY (such as further Kings Feast events). \nOliur noted that he would be happy for the TRA to have the film crew money paid into our account. Oliur and Emley / Alice to discuss. \n \n  \nTRA to contact previous pilates instructor \nOliur to advise if there is any funding that might work for fitness classes \nOliur to contact LBH colleagues to explore ESOL classes \n  \n  \nOliur to share funding information. \n  \n  \n  \nTRA to discuss car park money with Oliur\n\n\n5\nSource Partnership Update by John Morris\n \n\n\n \nThe successful contractor will not be approved by LBH until November. \nThe Resident’s Steering Group is looking for more resident members.   It hasn’t been very active whilst the tendering process has been ongoing\, but will become more active once the contract is awarded.   For example\, the TRA could have some input into the design of the new community facility (Ron Greenwood has suggested this). \n \n \n\n\n6\nAny other business \nRemi is running an event in Unit C to raise money for Cancer Research on 24th October (10 – 2) for everyone to attend. \nHackney are doing a communal walk-about on Friday to look for communal improvements which could be undertaken.  Anyone can join them. \nDates of next meetings & close \nETRA – 12th October 2021 \nCommunity – 7th December 2021\n \n\n\n\n  \nPrevious information:\nThis community meeting hosted by the Tenants & Residents Association (TRA) committee aims to celebrate the community which already exists on Kings Crescent and look for ways to develop this further. \nIt’s a chance for residents to discuss what events and activities we have planned and what you want to have happening on Kings Crescent\, plus a chance to meet your neighbours etc. \nFeaturing: \n\nUpdates from the TRA committee\nUpdates from Hackney Showroom\, Source Partnership and Hackney’s Resident Participation Team\nAn opportunity to share your opinion and ideas\n\nThis meeting will start with the ‘Annual General Meeting’ (AGM) where the new resident’s group committee will be voted in. If you are interested in joining the committee please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com or call 07926568497 \nClick here to read the Chair and Finance reports in advance of the AGM \nThis meeting will take place in the newly fitted out Hackney Showroom space (Covid allowing). However\, if you need to attend on Zoom we are hoping to have that option available too\, please email KingsCrescentN4@gmail.com for the link. \nPlease note these community focused meetings take place in March\, June\, September and December each year. \nThere are separate meetings to discuss estate related issues (with Hackney representatives attending) in January\, April\, July\, October. \nChildcare will be provided at the meeting. Our lovely homework club volunteers will be on hand to supervise your children if you need to bring them along. We’ll have some colouring and craft activities available and cartoons to watch. \nRefreshments provided too! \n  \nAGENDA \nKings Crescent Tenants & Residents Association \n2021 AGM & \n Community Meeting Agenda \n15 September 2021 7.00-8:30pm \nVenue: Hackney Showroom space\, 4 Murrain Road\, N4 2BN \nThis meeting can also be accessed on Zoom if needed – email kingscrescentn4@gmail.com for the link \n\n\n\n \nAgenda Item \n \nSuggested timing\nLead\n\n\n1\nWelcome\n \n \n\n\n \nWelcome & Introductions\, including apologies for absence\n5 mins\nEmley (TRA Chair)\n\n\n2\nFormal Kings Crescent Tenants & Residents Association AGM\n\n \n\n\n \na.      Approval of minutes from the last AGM (Sept 2019) \nb.      Chair’s report (including overview of achievements since the TRA formed 2 years ago) \nc.      Treasurer’s Report \nd.      Election of New TRA Committee members \ne.      Any other business related to AGM \nf.       Close of AGM\n30-40 mins (depending on questions)\nEmley (TRA Chair) \n& \nTreasurer for 2020 (Alice)\n\n\n3\nCommunity Meeting\n\n \n\n\n \n·        Approve minutes from last community meeting (June 2021) \n·        Update on CDF spend so far and money available for community activities\n5 mins\nTRA Chair\n\n\n4\nHackney Showroom Update\n\n \n\n\n \nPlanned events and activities\n15 mins\nHackney Showroom\n\n\n5\nOpen Conversation\n\n \n\n\n \nOpportunity for residents to share ideas and suggestions for activities and events on Kings Crescent: \n·        What have you enjoyed about previous events/activities? \n·        What else would you like to see happening?\n20-30mins\nResidents\n\n\n6\nAny other business\n5 mins\nTRA Chair\n\n\n7\nDates of next meetings & Events \nClose\n5 mins\nTRA Chair\n\n\n\nPlease note that this meeting is focused on community. The next meeting for discussing estate related issues with Hackney is the ETRA meeting in October 2021. URL:https://kingscrescent.org/calendar/community-meeting-september-2021/ 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR