A JMB flat has been nominated for the art world’s prestigious Turner Prize after it was converted into a crystal cavern. Artist Roger Hiorns was nominated for the work – called Seizure – which turned one of the JMB’s flats in Harper Road into a series of rooms covered in blue crystals and openedRead more
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An event to discuss the Co-op approach to building more affordable homes to rent will be held on at 7:30pm on 7 May 2009 at Bermondsey Village Hall, Leathermarket Gardens, London SE1 3TD. Leathermarket JMB have been looking into this Co-op model of housing using the Community Land Trust structure as Southwark Council hasRead more
17 April 2009 The JMB office will be closed on Mondy 20 April 2009 as a mark of respect for Geoff Willson. If you have an urgent problem or repair you can contact the JMB team by ringing 020 7450 8000. We thank residents for their understanding at this time.
Leathermarket JMB has been awarded £22,000 from Southwark Council’s Joint Security Initiative for a project to improve security and quality of life for residents living in the JMB’s largest tower blocks. The JMB has been working with the London College of Communication on a series of pieces of work that are designed to bringRead more
Geoff Willson, the JMB Human Resources officer, has died after a short illness. John Paul Maytum, Chair of Leathermarket JMB, said: “The JMB is an organisation driven by people who want to make a real difference to the quality of residents’ lives on our estates. At this sad time it is important that weRead more
Lawson Tenants and Residents Association will hold its Annual General Meeting at 7pm on Thursday 30 April at the Roundhouse, Cardinal Bourne Street. This event is open to everyone who lives on the Lawson Estate and is the ideal opportunity/time to express your opinions (positive or negative) about where you live and the problems youRead more
Lawson Tenants and Residents Association will hold its Annual General Meeting at 7pm on Thursday 30 April at the Roundhouse, Cardinal Bourne Street. This event is open to everyone who lives on the Lawson Estate and is the ideal opportunity/time to express your opinions (positive or negative) about where you live and the problems youRead more
Rent Rises halved for 2009/10 19 March 2009 The planned rent rises for 2009/10 for JMB tenants have been halved following a decision by Southwark Council’s Executive. Your rent for the coming year will now only go up by 2.73% rather than the 5.86% rise that was originally planned. This will a mean an increaseRead more
The planned rent rises for 2009/10 for JMB tenants have been halved following a decision by Southwark Council’s Executive. Your rent for the coming year will now only go up by 2.73% rather than the 5.86% rise that was originally planned. This will a mean an increase for most homes of about £2-3 perRead more
Leathermarket JMB held a meeting for homeowners at Bermondsey Village Hall on 31 March 2009, where home owners could speak to JMB staff and members of the council’s Home Ownership Unit who deal with the financial relationship between home owners and the Council (as ultimate landlord of the JMB properties) Download the minutes of theRead more