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!
Legal Advice Surgery at Stockwell
In partnership with Prime Solicitors, the Stockwell Community Centre will offer free monthly legal advice surgeries to Hyde residents and local people. Surgeries will be held on the last Monday of every month with the exception of bank holidays where the surgery will take place the Monday prior. Occurs monthly on the last Monday of every month at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the Stockwell Centre on 020 7346 6576 or by return email at stockwellcentre@hyde-housing.co.uk. Discussions and appointment details will be treated as strictly private and confidential. Drop In provision may be available on the day if not all appointment slots are filled by Monday. Please call ahead to check. KPE residents welcome!
Oval House Creative Youth
Ovalhouse Creative Youth Summer School 2016 Aged 12-25? Join us for some Summer Fun! SPOKEN WORD Summer School for 16-25 year olds 8-11 August, 11am – 5pm. Cost £10. DRAMA Summer School for 12-16 year olds 15 August – 3 September, 11am-4pm. Cost £30. DANCE Summer School for 12-16 year olds 15 August – 3 September, 11am-4pm. Cost £30. All sessions taking place at Ovalhouse. Please note: limited places. NOW BOOKING: follow links above for full details.
Voting time! EU Referendum! Make sure your voice is heard!
The referendum on the European Union is on Thursday 23 June. This referendum is massively important. It affects every aspect of our lives – and, more importantly, our children’s lives. Residents of Kennington Park Estate vote at Henry Fawcett Primary School in Bowling Green Street. Voting hours are from 7am to 10pm. You should have received a Poll Card, but you do not need to take it with you in order to vote. If you have not received one you can check whether you are eligible to vote on 020 7926 2254, email electoralservices@lambeth.gov.uk. We will be asked: “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” Who can vote in the referendum? British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens over 18 on 23 June 2016 who are resident in the UK, along with UK nationals living abroad who have been on the electoral…