Non-resident use of communal green/pond space outside Bayer House - goldenlaneestate.org2024-03-28T09:51:08Zhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/forum/topics/communal-green-pond-space-outside-bayer-house?commentId=2323372%3AComment%3A71629&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Tracy,
So sorry to hear a…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-11-02:2323372:Comment:731002019-11-02T12:13:58.492ZEmily L.http://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/EmilyLaBarge
<p>Hi Tracy, </p>
<p>So sorry to hear about these really distressing incidents you have been dealing with! We know exactly how you feel -- we've had a number of difficult situations in the pond area, including as you describe: people filming music videos (drinking, blasting rap music, climbing onto the raised garden areas just outside the ground floor flats, etc.). I really sympathise and the Estate Office and Parkguard should take seriously the impact these kinds of things have on the daily…</p>
<p>Hi Tracy, </p>
<p>So sorry to hear about these really distressing incidents you have been dealing with! We know exactly how you feel -- we've had a number of difficult situations in the pond area, including as you describe: people filming music videos (drinking, blasting rap music, climbing onto the raised garden areas just outside the ground floor flats, etc.). I really sympathise and the Estate Office and Parkguard should take seriously the impact these kinds of things have on the daily wellbeing, privacy, safety, peace of mind, and etc. of residents. It's particularly upsetting and can cause lasting stress if requests for people to leave the area or to be less noisy and so on end in confrontation, which is sometimes threatening. I think that's a really serious point to be made. </p>
<p>There was a very interesting and useful 'community conversation' on 24 October about open spaces on the estate. It was clear that many residents have similar experiences and concerns; and that we all hope there's a way to move forward to deal with this in a productive manner. I believe there will be further in the future and I would encourage you to attend and to bring your experiences -- the more voice the better!</p>
<p>All best, </p>
<p>Emily and Brian</p>
<p></p> Hi Iain
The forums are not th…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-06-13:2323372:Comment:718202019-06-13T08:35:21.686ZGLE Website Comms Teamhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/GLEComms
<p>Hi Iain</p>
<p>The forums are not the best way to contact TIm - his contact details are on the GLERA page. </p>
<p>Hi Iain</p>
<p>The forums are not the best way to contact TIm - his contact details are on the GLERA page. </p> Tim/ Chair
Is my proposal for…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-06-11:2323372:Comment:718972019-06-11T11:52:24.605ZIain Meekhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/IainMeek
<p>Tim/ Chair</p>
<p>Is my proposal for greening the estate and my proposal for GLERA applying to the City Bridge Trust for funding on tonight's agenda?</p>
<p>Tim/ Chair</p>
<p>Is my proposal for greening the estate and my proposal for GLERA applying to the City Bridge Trust for funding on tonight's agenda?</p> Hi Emily
There is a communit…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-06-11:2323372:Comment:720992019-06-11T08:31:04.340ZGLE Website Comms Teamhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/GLEComms
<p>Hi Emily</p>
<p></p>
<p>There is a community Conversation before the GLERA meeting which is about our open spaces. When you became a member of the site did you sign up to the community newsletter? It was promoted in that along with GLERA AGM.</p>
<p>5-7 pm</p>
<p><a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/community-conversation-our-outdoor-spaces" rel="noopener" target="_blank">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/community-conversation-our-o...…</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Hi Emily</p>
<p></p>
<p>There is a community Conversation before the GLERA meeting which is about our open spaces. When you became a member of the site did you sign up to the community newsletter? It was promoted in that along with GLERA AGM.</p>
<p>5-7 pm</p>
<p><a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/community-conversation-our-outdoor-spaces" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/community-conversation-our-o...</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/glera-annual-general-meeting-june-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/glera-annual-general-meeting...</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/residents-drop-in-mock-up-of-windows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.goldenlaneestate.org/events/residents-drop-in-mock-up-of...</a></p> Hi Tim,
Thanks so much for t…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-06-11:2323372:Comment:720982019-06-11T07:30:58.266ZEmily L.http://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/EmilyLaBarge
<p>Hi Tim, </p>
<p>Thanks so much for this information. I'm glad to hear that others have the same concerns, and hopefully the strength in numbers can contribute to a positive outcome. </p>
<p>We will come to the AGM tonight (though may not be able to stay the whole time), and look forward to discussing further! </p>
<p>All best, </p>
<p>Emily + Brian </p>
<p>Hi Tim, </p>
<p>Thanks so much for this information. I'm glad to hear that others have the same concerns, and hopefully the strength in numbers can contribute to a positive outcome. </p>
<p>We will come to the AGM tonight (though may not be able to stay the whole time), and look forward to discussing further! </p>
<p>All best, </p>
<p>Emily + Brian </p> The Barbican does have higher…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-06-04:2323372:Comment:716812019-06-04T11:15:13.078ZTim Godsmarkhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/TimGodsmark
<p>The Barbican does have higher charges but I understood that this was largely down to the number of lifts, Garchey maintenance and other services like window cleaning. The pay for maintenance of the gardens but not the walkways which are looked after by the highways department. It would be interesting in seeing a breakdown of a Barbican service charge bill to see how much is spent in these areas.</p>
<p>The Barbican does have higher charges but I understood that this was largely down to the number of lifts, Garchey maintenance and other services like window cleaning. The pay for maintenance of the gardens but not the walkways which are looked after by the highways department. It would be interesting in seeing a breakdown of a Barbican service charge bill to see how much is spent in these areas.</p> I was invited to watch a Tai…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-06-03:2323372:Comment:718012019-06-03T19:16:32.450Znathanhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/nathan
<p>I was invited to watch a Tai Chi demonstration at Barbican estate last Saturday I arrived late and couldn't gain access to their private garden as it is kept under lock and key and only residents have keys, it is clearly displayed at the gate that the garden is only for the use of residents and guests. The Barbican Estate has much higher standards and management. The garden looks wonderful and very well kept, very peaceful and pleasant very few people using it, I had never noticed it before.…</p>
<p>I was invited to watch a Tai Chi demonstration at Barbican estate last Saturday I arrived late and couldn't gain access to their private garden as it is kept under lock and key and only residents have keys, it is clearly displayed at the gate that the garden is only for the use of residents and guests. The Barbican Estate has much higher standards and management. The garden looks wonderful and very well kept, very peaceful and pleasant very few people using it, I had never noticed it before. Brought it into sharp contrast the differences between Barbican Estate who have much higher service charges and living on a run-down council estate.<br/> <br/><br/></p> Hi Emily & Brian,
It is a…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-05-24:2323372:Comment:717412019-05-24T13:06:09.524ZTim Godsmarkhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/TimGodsmark
<p>Hi Emily & Brian,</p>
<p>It is a situation that has been annoying people for a long time, especially those living next to the pond and also the lawn at the rear of Hatfield House. The Estate is private in that the open areas are not maintained by the Highways Department and are therefore not public rights of way (except for the ramp down to the sports centre). The walkways in the Barbican are public rights of way and therefore the Barbican residents do not pay for their…</p>
<p>Hi Emily & Brian,</p>
<p>It is a situation that has been annoying people for a long time, especially those living next to the pond and also the lawn at the rear of Hatfield House. The Estate is private in that the open areas are not maintained by the Highways Department and are therefore not public rights of way (except for the ramp down to the sports centre). The walkways in the Barbican are public rights of way and therefore the Barbican residents do not pay for their upkeep..</p>
<p>There are a number of issues that I think need discussing. The first is whether, with increase pedestrian flow from Crossrail, we want the paved areas to be public rights of way or make them more private by creating what would essentially be a gated community. The second is whether we want to control access to the garden areas. The third is how, if we are to reduce access, this will be policed.</p>
<p>I will put it on the agenda at the AGM on the 11th June and it would be great if you could contribute.</p>
<p></p> I have been offering for the…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-05-24:2323372:Comment:715412019-05-24T06:54:42.084ZIain Meekhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/IainMeek
<p>I have been offering <span>for the last few years </span>to "<span>install perimeter railings" around the Hatfield North/ Baltic Street wedge/ triangle as part of my plan for a new single-storey home for myself. </span></p>
<p><span>The City Corporation regard this land as essential for the Housing Account despite their lack of action to make any real improvements as they estimate around £220,000 to landscape it. Their current plan is to use it as a temporary bin store for the COLPAI…</span></p>
<p>I have been offering <span>for the last few years </span>to "<span>install perimeter railings" around the Hatfield North/ Baltic Street wedge/ triangle as part of my plan for a new single-storey home for myself. </span></p>
<p><span>The City Corporation regard this land as essential for the Housing Account despite their lack of action to make any real improvements as they estimate around £220,000 to landscape it. Their current plan is to use it as a temporary bin store for the COLPAI school.</span></p>
<p><span>Far better to spend the £220,000 improving the landscaping INSIDE the estate, and make some money selling the wedge to me.</span></p> ...and just found:
COMMITTEE…tag:goldenlaneestate.org,2019-05-24:2323372:Comment:717392019-05-24T06:41:57.537ZIain Meekhttp://goldenlaneestate.org/profile/IainMeek
<p>...and just found:</p>
<p>COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - 9 January 2018, Sir Ralph Perring Centre at item h.</p>
<p>"Service Charge. ....... It should be noted that 87% of common areas/footpaths is charged to residents. This needs to be challenged as more and more people use the estate as a thoroughfare. Middlesex Street would like to work with GLERA to challenge the City</p>
<p>with thanks to the Merry Monk</p>
<p>...and just found:</p>
<p>COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - 9 January 2018, Sir Ralph Perring Centre at item h.</p>
<p>"Service Charge. ....... It should be noted that 87% of common areas/footpaths is charged to residents. This needs to be challenged as more and more people use the estate as a thoroughfare. Middlesex Street would like to work with GLERA to challenge the City</p>
<p>with thanks to the Merry Monk</p>