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ONE GOLDEN LANE 22 March 6-7pm at FROBISHER Room 1 BARBICAN CENTRE Level 4

March 22, 2023 from 6pm to 7pm
Concilio are having the first Community Liaison Group about the sizeable construction project undertaken by Castleforge at One Golden Lane (the former Cripplegate Institute). Neighbouring residents are invited to come and share their thoughts.Wednesday 22 March, 6-7pmFrobisher Room 1, Barbican CentreRSVP by email to hwilliams@conciliocomms.com or phoning 07825758243See More
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Looking for flat to rent

Hi all. I am a previous resident in Cullum Welch House, looking for a studio or one bed to rent within the estate if anyone is moving or needs a new tenant. ThanksSee More
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Alex replied to Alex's discussion Major Works Costs: Crescent House (2023-2028)
"You are welcome, Matt. I agree that £92k for new triple glazed windows is a lot. However, from the other side, the total cost of new windows for Great Arthur House was £4,742,567. The approximate cost per flat was…"
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Alex replied to Alex's discussion Major Works Costs: Crescent House (2023-2028)
"You are welcome, Philippe. Source is the recent Right to Buy application. If you are buying under the RTB scheme, your landlord must provide an estimate of any service charges for major works and cyclical works you will have to pay during the…"
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the GLERA conversation downstairs at the Community Centre on Saturday. As a follow up we would like more ideas so please post them below.

We are looking for ideas for the future of the Estate in the next ten years. Below are some possible topics but we would like to hear anything that you can think of

1. Estate Management

Should the Estate be managed by the Housing Department as at present, by a Tenant Management Organisation where Residents would have more control or become part of the Barbican Estate?

2. Open Spaces.

Should the walkways continue to be called private or should they become public highways like the Barbican?

The Estate is shown as a route on Crossrail pedestrian plans and when it opens we can expect a big rise in footfall. Should this be controlled? Barbican walkways are classed as public highways and are maintained by the City Highways Department. Is this good or bad?

3. Green Spaces.

Are there enough?

Are they well maintained?

Any ideas for improvements?

4. Estate Renovations.

Are you happy with the works so far?

Is there anything else that needs doing?

5. There are big developments going on around the Estate. Do you think that:

The new Richard Cloudesly development should become part of the Estate?

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1.  a Tenant Management Organisation where Residents would have more control..but do we have the resources?  

Would we get a budget to employ staff?

2.  Private.  Can the gates be put on token entry?  

The rectilinear layout means that there are no real shortcuts for the public anyway.

3.  Not enough green space.  Far too few trees- climate change will make these more and more necessary.  The Listing statement does include that the original architects expected planting to develop over time so the planting design was ever 'etched in stone'.  

Large tracts of paving- surely some more could be planted- although maintenance would be required.

4.  Very sad that no-one thought to jet wash the concrete paving BEFORE painting.  

Lots of uneven, broken paving across the estate, lots of ponding in wet weather.  

Sports centre roof needs proper waterproofing liner under the paving.  

Lighting very poor in the West square; North of Bowater.

I have already suggested a flying sculpture above the West square to the Corporation as part of earlier consultations.

5.  No.  The development is in Islington and should be managed by their residents; the school will be managed by school staff.

How to fund it all?

https://www.citybridgetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/grant-making/what-we-...

…..we believe that we must live by our values which are:

  • Inclusion and representation
  • Care for the environment………

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