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Resident Meeting 22 Jan 7.30pm

January 22 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Minutes

22 January 2026 7.30 – 9pm

Kings Crescent TRA Community Update Meeting

Attended by:

Remi B (Chair), Kathy M (Vice Chair), Emley (Treasurer), Jill WM, Isadora CM, Ingrid C, Sarah W, Allesandro S, Ellie V, (& another resident).

Summary (by Otter.ai)

The TRA community meeting on January 22, 2026, covered several key points. Remi announced the approval of CDF funding for youth trips and National Lottery applications for a youth club and summer project. EP discussed resident participation in funding decisions and the need for better communication about hot water issues. Kathy M highlighted gardening initiatives, including allotment plots and a community lunch. EP updated on construction plans, including utility diversions and the possible creation of a new play area. The meeting also touched on the need for better community consultation and the potential creation of a WhatsApp group for communication.

Action Items

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

Outline

Estate Update and Youth Club Funding

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

Hot Water Issues and Resident Participation

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

Gardening and Allotment Plots

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

Construction and Planning Updates

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

Community Engagement and Social Value

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

Artwork and Community Consultation

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

Events and Community Activities

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

Committee Meetings and Future Planning

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

All minutes from TRA and Steering Group meetings are available on our website:

https://kingscrescent.org/events-and-meetings/

Plus here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a7LJqGqoVjfx537yTH1NDjCoZ3QhbqDc?usp=sharing

Minutes taken by Otter.ai, processed by Emley, to be approved at the next meeting.