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Money for Repairs
On the 13th January there was a full City Council meeting where Sue Pearson, your local Common Councillor, proposed a motion that the repairs programme for all the City Estates be accelerated by using some of the City’s financial reserves. The repairs programme is moving incredibly slowly even by the City’s standards with the last 5 year plan being inadequately funded while the Estates decay and tenants live in unacceptable conditions. The City has a fund called City Cash which has reserves of £2.6 billion. They have dedicated £50 million of this money to support small business during the pandemic but nothing to support residents. £37 million of this money has not been spent and Sue suggested that, as a start, it might be a good idea to redirect this to Estate repairs.At the Council meeting discussion of the motion was cut short by a point of order and the the motion to speed up repair of your Estates was lost by 75 votes to 19. A supportive councillor, Graeme Harrower, has written a…See More
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Latest newsletter from City of London Police. December 2021
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WANTED- cider making
Started this discussion. Last reply by Iain Meek Dec 8, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Long shot...but does anyone have equipment and/or skills in making cider? iaintsmeek@gmail.com. > >Continue
greening the estate?
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The Orchard Project is bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities. ....…Continue
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Alma 'the Duchess' 's birthday!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Iain Meek Jul 5, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Alma would have been xx today. Happy birthday!A whisky at the Shakespeare this evening- 7 o'clock?Continue
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Iain Meek replied to Aida's discussion Plumber recommendation needed
"My landlord sends this chap around and he does a good job ANF cleans up afterwards.
Pawel Rapacewicz boiler and radsMAXUS Heating and Plumbing LtdPawel Rapacewicz Gas Safe Engineer 543 233(t) 07864 663638www.maxuslondon.com"
Iain Meek replied to Nicholas Tait's discussion Proposals for replacement of the Museum of London
"Yipppeeee.
"this consultation runs until 31 December, at which point we will collate all feedback for the design team to consider for the next iteration of the designs. However, we will of course continue our dialogue with residents much beyond…"
Iain Meek replied to Nicholas Tait's discussion Proposals for replacement of the Museum of London
"...and
the rain (& sun) shade over public pavements is a pleasing feature of the current Barbican & Golden Lane edge design- full arcades on Golden Lane- definitely encourages pedestrianism "
Iain Meek replied to Nicholas Tait's discussion Proposals for replacement of the Museum of London
"Just spotted this.....
Website: londonwallwest.co.uk
A public exhibition showcasing the early proposals is being held in the Frobisher Room 2* of the Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS, on:
Wednesday 8 December, 4pm-8pm
Please enter the Barbican Centre via…"
Iain Meek replied to Iain Meek's discussion WANTED- cider making
"Done- it is actually perry. Gently fermenting now. Not for human consumption. :("
Iain Meek replied to Paul Lincoln's discussion Cancellation of windows consultation event
"Any idea when the Supreme Court hearing is due? - "the City of London Corporation will now apply to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal the judgment.”"
Iain Meek replied to Nicholas Tait's discussion Proposals for replacement of the Museum of London
"..but what else will pay for it?"
Iain Meek replied to Nicholas Tait's discussion Proposals for replacement of the Museum of London
"please?"
Iain Meek replied to Nicholas Tait's discussion Proposals for replacement of the Museum of London
"My initial in:
mark the Wall line across all the public realm- inc the street.
ditto the Roman/ Medieval moat (if one existed)
mark all and any bomb craters as the entire site was cleared with German help in 1940 an dI read there is no…"
Iain Meek replied to Paul Drinkwater's discussion Plumber recommendation wanted
"My landlord uses this chap and he is an excellent plumber who gets it done AND cleans up afterwards.
Pawel Rapacewicz boiler and radsMAXUS Heating and Plumbing LtdPawel Rapacewicz Gas Safe Engineer 543 233(t) 07864 663638www.maxuslondon.com"
Iain Meek replied to Mairead Warren de Burca's discussion Golden Lane Leisure centre opening hours
"These email adresses MAY be useful for lobbyists:
memberships@fusion-lifestyle.com
feedback@fusion-lifestyle.com
info@fusion-lifestyle.com"
Christine Clifford replied to Iain Meek's discussion greening the estate?
"Lack of water is a major issue.we needs taps in more locations. Needs funds and lobbying the City "
Keyworker replied to Iain Meek's discussion greening the estate?
"Well done Iain/Christine
Orchards would be particularly welcome in the (unfortunately listed) Soviet-style concrete plaza next to The Shakespeare pub. Who wouldn't prefer looking down on a little green space to all that miserable grey concrete?!"
Iain Meek replied to Iain Meek's discussion greening the estate?
"The Orchard Project (Cause) Ltd have come back to me with:
"Hi again Iain, if you'd like support with planting an orchard in this area, we may be able to help! We have planted on council estates before with an engaged group of residents…"
Iain Meek replied to Mairead Warren de Burca's discussion Golden Lane Leisure centre opening hours
"' leisure centre'- do you mean the sports centre?
aka Golden Lane Sport & Fitness
Lane Swim Fri 19.00. Lane Swimming for up to 50 mins. so chucking out is currently 8pm on weekdays.
I will be happy to lobby Fusion about…"
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- At 16:56 on January 12, 2021,
Georgina Cox said…
Thank you very much for the recommendation Iain, I really appreciate it.
G
- At 21:06 on December 15, 2018,
Rachel Wheeler said…
Hi Iain, i’m afraid the casserole pot was picked up by someone else earlier this week. Sorry. Rachel
- At 21:46 on January 12, 2015,
Maria Elizabeth Prior said…
Hello, and welcome here!
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