Southwark Council’s contractors Hyperoptic are installing fibre optic broadband cables currently on the low rise Kipling estate. They are putting the cables in the existing trunking above front doors so they are not an obstruction or an eyesore. The work involves some drilling and a coil of cable will be left by each front door to enable residents who signRead more
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Unfortunately, we are experiencing technical difficulties with our office IT systems. This means that staff are currently unable to access email and other IT services, disrupting our normal service provision. We are working towards a resolution as quickly as possible, and updates will be posted on the website as they become available. If you haveRead more
There will be an estate walkabout/inspection with Leathermarket JMB staff and TRA Reps on Monday 18th February at 10am, in advance of the major works on the estate. All residents are welcome to attend.
There will be a public meeting on Tuesday February 19th at 6.30pm at the Simla House TRA hall to discuss the forthcoming gas mains replacement scheme at Simla and Burwash house. Representatives from Southern Gas networks will be at the meeting to answer any questions. This will be the last chance for residents to have their sayRead more
The Council has now concluded its review of Fire Safety of Communal Areas, which was often referred to as the review of the Zero Tolerance approach. Fire safety officers will be carrying out site specific assessments to determine which blocks will have a ‘zero tolerance’ or a ‘managed’ approach. Please see the link below toRead more
The issue with the district heating system on Meakin Estate has now been resolved. We must stress that any resident who wishes to undertake works to the heating or hot water supply to their property MUST inform our repairs team and seek permission. Any work to the sealed system, which has not been authorised, will create aRead more
We are recruiting a Property Service Manager to join our team. The main purpose of this role is: To plan, organise and deliver major works. To lead on leasehold management in relation to major works. The candidate- Must have at least 5 years’ experience of managing the procurement of major works a in the publicRead more
Come along to Decima Street TA meeting on Monday 28th January at 7pm in Decima Street TA hall. All residents of Decima Street TRA are invited, this includes: Elim Estate, Meakin Estate, Bermondsey Street, Archdale House, Mendham House, Peveril House and Rephidim Street. To see agenda click here Decima Street TRA Agenda We hope toRead more
Lawson tenants and residents association met on Wednesday 9th January. The link below is the JMB report updating residents on information regarding their blocks. JMB report to Lawson TRA
Estate parking will always be an issue, as there are not enough spaces on our estates, but we want to see if we can improve the situation. Please see a link to the full proposals, the main ideas we are consulting on are: £1 per week for a residents permit £2 per week for aRead more