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Dear TRA Committee Member,
Welcome to another edition of our TRA Newsletter. In this edition you'll find information on a range of topics including, free courses, update on use of community hall, zoom AGM's and much more
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The next Area Board meetings will be carried out jointly on 17 November 2020. Quarter 2 (July through September) performance will be scrutinised with a specific focus on areas that have been highlighted by both boards.
If you are interested in joining an area board please get in touch with your Resident Participation Officer or email Erin Healy
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The annual rent setting consultation was conducted at the Tenant Assembly on 27 October 2020. The proposal and supporting information are available by request to Getting Involved
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Haley MBE. Jean was born and raised in Lambeth spending most of her adult years living on the Central Hill Estate. Jean was an outstanding community champion representing residents for over 30 years. Her portfolio included chairing the Central Hill Estate TRA and Norwood Area Housing Forum.
Jean’s legendary forthright style blended with fairness and transparency. Jean was highly respected by officers, councillors and residents alike. Jean was awarded an MBE for her services in 2007. She retired in 2016 and lived the remainder of her years in sheltered accommodation. Jean will be sadly missed by everyone that knew her
Following the success of the pilot Zoom meeting organised by the Palace Road Estate, a number of TRA’s have followed suit.
The Deronda Estate have set up a residents meeting on 29 October 2020 aimed at restarting the TRA after a gap of 15 months. The meeting will also be an opportunity to get to know Lavender Hope who are based at the community hall.
The Central Hill Estate will be holding their AGM online on 12 November 2020 a number of residents have already expressed an interest in joining the conversation.
The Zoom meetings are very easy to set up and an excellent way of engaging with the community at these times. Please speak to your RPO if you need assistance
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Generally our community halls remained closed, but activities that have a community benefit can continue where latest Covid-19 guidelines are followed and risk assessments have been carried out for the proposed activities. However, if London changes to Tier 3 in the future then use of the halls will need to be reviewed.
Please see poster for information, if you would like copies for your hall or if you have any further questions regarding re-opening your hall, please contact your resident paticipation office.
With the Civic Centre closed due to Covid-19, we are taking the opportunity to direct customers towards other more convenient methods of payment that are available. We want to hear your views on our proposal to remove the payment kiosks.
You can take part by attending a virtual consultation drop-in session on Tuesday 3 November 2020 at 6pm or by completing our remove payment kiosk survey by Tuesday 10 November 2020
Face to face Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities course starting early November at Jubilee Hall for parents of children aged 11-18
For course details or to book a place please email your name and phone number to parenting@lambeth or for further information contact Joy on 07701048479
The new community garden at Lanercost Close in Norwood is a collaboration between residents and Urban Growth who have helped to revitalise this small patch of land.
Following a local consultation the Council provided funding for the project in partnership with Urban Growth who have undertook similar work across the borough.
During October 2020 the raised beds were installed and vegetables and seeds have been planted. Lizzie Fletcher lives at Lanercost Close and said 'We are so pleased with our beautiful garden and would like to thank the Council and Urban Growth for all their support
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Money Matter in person, Mondays 12pm-2pm (9 November - 14 December)
Money Matters online, Wednesdays 10am-12pm (9 November-16 December)
For course details or to book a place please contact Abel Solomon
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