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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on September 24, 2014 at 0:01

I agree with you.  I noticed it the other day.  You cannot look into the Estate Office, but they can look at us on the outside.  I have no idea who took the decision to do this, or why.  However, we do have the right to know, especially if residents' money was used!

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Permalink Reply by 15 storeys high on September 24, 2014 at 1:50

Maybe its a temporary measure till the estate staff get issued with Tazers whoa and behold some ferile OAP dare approach the Office at 1 pm requesting to have a sink unblocked ?

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Permalink Reply by nathan on September 24, 2014 at 10:43

Maybe it's so they can see who's coming, but at present they would have to run  fast to get the door locked, maybe they could have a locked door policy, and install  electronic locks and an intercom system so they could vet access or ignore unwanted visitors.

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Permalink Reply by nathan on September 24, 2014 at 11:36

What about sandbags razor wire and security fences?

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on September 24, 2014 at 15:42

The thing is Christine, is that its still going to be 'distracting', because the Estate Office can still see everything going on outside, wheras anyone on the outside cannot see into the Office.  Maybe it might be helpful if the Estate Office could actually give us a reason why, in the first place.  

Also, as it somehow has altered the appearance of the block, was listed building consent required?  I think it only polite if we, as residents, are fully informed, and our questions answered. 

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Permalink Reply by nathan on September 26, 2014 at 10:41

I think they have left the lower pane of glass on the office door un mirrored, if you don't get an answer at the door you can get on your hand and knees and if you crane your neck you might catch a glimpse over the reception desk.

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