KPE Tenants’ Association News – September 2016
More information on the News items below can be found in our Annual Report 2015-16 here
Helpful tips from Hyde – 1. replacing kitchen and bathroom bulbs
Legal Advice Session – 28 September 2016
The TA is organising a free independent Legal Advice Session with an experienced solicitor who specialises in Housing issues. All tenants welcome!
Free Exercise Class for Over 50s – back for the Autumn term!
Section 20 Notices – May-July 2016
Here at the Tenants Association we know there have been some issues surrounding the correct issuing of Section 20 notices related to upcoming Internal and External redecoration works. Some people have raised concerns with us, and we are looking into them. Our general view is that the maintenance works are necessary and do need to be done. However it is essential that residents are kept clearly informed in a timely manner about such works. Please contact us if you would like to make us aware of your concerns. Update: after raising your concerns – and particular the proposed costs of scaffolding – TA officers have met with Hyde and walked round the Estate with them to identify where scaffolding is necessary or where the works can be carried out using cherry pickers for access. In most places cherry pickers can and will be used so the charges are being recalculated…
Oval Gasholder Site
The developers of the Oval and Kennington Development Area (OAKDA) have produced a revised masterplan, which will now be presented to the September Council Cabinet meeting on 5 September 2016. Detailed information can be found here www.oakda.co.uk and http://www.oakda.co.uk/master-plan According to the developers, Berkeley Homes in cooperation with Lambeth Council, the key points of the Masterplan are: Approximately 1,250 high quality new apartments including a mix of unit sizes and affordable dwellings. Potential to support up to 1,430 jobs, a 465% increase on the current amount. Almost 1 hectare of new public space will be created. This includes two new public squares: ‘Gas Holder Place’ and ‘The Lime Grove,’ as well as tree-lined streets and high quality landscape. The main gas-holder will be retained, but a new residential building will be built within its frame. This is will be no higher than the current site lines so iconic views from…
ZUMBA NEWS!
EXERCISE FOR OVER 50s TUESDAYS 11 am to 12 noon KENNINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE 8 Harleyford Street, SE11 5SY Next term’s class will begin on 13 September and end on 13 December. Look out for notices to confirm it’s going ahead – or contact Dominique on 07985 715792 or Joan on 07777 640367.
Next TA meeting – 20 July 2016
To tenants and leaseholders of Kennington Park Estate You are invited to attend a Meeting of the Kennington Park Estate Tenants’ Association 6.30 pm for prompt 7.00 pm start on Wednesday 20 July 2016 at the Kennington Park Estate Community Centre 6.30 pm – local councillor and Hyde staff available for private help or advice, plus refreshments Prompt start of meeting at 7.00 pm All tenants and leaseholders are members of the Association and welcome to attend meetings A G E N D A Welcome and Introductions OVAL HOUSE SUMMER SCHOOL – Naomi, Oval House’s Head of Youth Arts, and Sophie from Hyde Plus have been invited to tell us about the Creative Youth Project and other local activities Apologies for absence Minutes of the last meeting of the Association held on 27 April 2016: (here) For approval and matters arising, including 2.1: Proposed merger between Hyde, London and Quadrant and…
Hyde Group to merge with L+Q and East Thames Housing Associations
Our landlords, the Hyde Group, have announced that they are in merger talks with L+Q and East Thames Housing Associations. We only know what is on Hyde’s website. But information on their proposals can be found at https://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/news-events/news/corporate-and-financial/lq-the-hyde-group-and-east-thames-to-merge/ and https://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/merger-talks-with-lq-and-east-thames/ When we know more, we’ll let you know. Update! At the last TA meeting on 27 April residents expressed concern about remarks made by the CEO of the Hyde Group in press reports about the merger. The motion we agreed is here, as is Hyde’s reply. Residents have been invited to comment on the merger – see here – and the TRA Chair, Joan Twelves, has submitted several questions in a personal capacity – see here. Hyde’s further responses to our comments and questions can now be found here and here. Update 2! The merger is no longer going ahead. More information on Hyde’s website https://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/news-events/news/corporate-and-financial/lq-and-the-hyde-group-have-mutually-agreed-to-end-plans-to-merge/
Kennington Park Flower Fesitval – 2nd July 1-4pm
The Friends of Kennington Park are holding the inaugural Flower Festival and everyone’s invited!