News on The Carpenters Estate

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Hello Everyone,

Since my re-election I have tasked the Council and Populo Living to get stuff done, and they’ll be hitting the ground running with the restoration plans for James Riley Point, because residents on the Carpenters Estate have waited far too long. Homes that our people can afford is one of the crucial missions as the re-elected the Mayor of Newham and another 1,500 new Council homes is my promise to the people of Newham in the coming four years.

Planning approval for James Riley Point is great news for residents living on the Carpenters Estate and those with a right to return, because I promised them back in 2018 that I won’t let them down. I’ll now get cracking with the Council and Populo Living teams to drive the restoration programme so families in Newham can move in and we show the actions we are taking to build a fairer Newham, with a £1 billion investment to help change lives by providing high quality and new sustainable homes that local people can afford.”

Best wishes,

Mayor Rokhsana

Dear Residents,

In 2022 we are continuing our monthly drop in sessions where residents can come to us and ask questions or raise concerns.

Over next session is Saturday 9th July 2022.

Please do drop in and talk to us about your situation.

Warmest wishes,

Councillor Joshua Garfield, Councillor Sabia Kamali and Councillor Terry Paul

Hello, I have to apologise to you all as I know some of you have tried to contact me and the calls didn’t go through or you haven’t received a response, long story short – My phone was lost! I’m sorry for the inconvenience, just to let you know it is now back on and I am always reachable via email or at the Dovetail Tuesday -Friday 9am-5:30pm.

This month we’ve been busy planning new activities, getting our Instagram up and running, learning new creative skills with Ivy and our Move with Rose exercise class is back on! We’ve built new planters ready for the Spring season and have more to look forward to, pop in at The Dovetail to find out more!

SAUDAT ADINANI, Community Liaison Officer Populo Living E-mail: Saudat.Adinani@populoliving.co.uk Phone: 07389 821 819

On the 24th May the LLDC planning committee approved the full planning application for the refurbishment of James Riley Point and the new community facility around it’s base.

We will now be working out a clearer start on site timeline for this part on the project and works should begin later in the year.

Following a YES vote in ballot an outline planning application is about to be submitted. We expect this to be validated in the coming weeks and all residents of Carpenters estate and neighbours of the estate will receive a letter from the planning authority LLDC to notify them that the application has been submitted and detailing ways that you can submit comments on the proposals as part of the statutory consultation.

A summary of the planning documents will be available to view in The Dovetail Tuesday – Friday 9.30 – 5.30pm and we are hosting an evening drop in on 15th June 2022, 17.30 – 19.30

The masterplan has not changed significantly since the September pre ballot exhibition and the January and February 2022 update exhibitions.

We reported in our last newspapers that as part of Newham Council’s significant investment in its homes and improvements to fire safety the cladding on James Riley Point, Lund Point & Dennison Point will be removed. This work is not related to Populo’s involvement we would have carried out regardless of the ballot result.

Once the site mobilisation and investigatory work that is currently underway is complete a clearer programme of the cladding removal works will be shared with residents.

If you have any queries about these works, please contact: Gary Bacon (Client Liaison Officer, LBN Housing) gary.bacon@newham.gov.uk 020 3373 8843

FAQs on the cladding removal works are available on the website: bit.ly/claddingFAQ or printed copies are available in The Dovetail.

Following a YES vote at ballot, the Council are intending to start phase one of the Masterplan, the refurbishment of James Riley Point, in autumn 2022.

While all of these dates are subject to planning approval of the James Riley Point planning application the intention is to start with James Riley Point and then the whole Masterplan will be completed over a 10 - 15 year period. The intention is that residents only move once, so a new home is built before your existing home is replaced.

Last month we shared a table of when existing homes would be replaced and what homes would be available at that point in time. You can view this table online at bit.ly/Phasingtable and the latest phasing plan at bit.ly/PhasingPlan or drop into The Dovetail to speak to a member of the team.

The Dovetail is a place for the residents and neighbours of Carpenters Estate to build connections, share skills, try out new activities and get involved with their local community.

We run weekday activities, Tuesday – Friday, for residents and neighbours of Carpenters Estate. Join us for a cuppa, a chat and some great resident led workshops.

Check out this month’s programme at: bit.ly/TheDovetailCalendar

We want to focus on creating activities with residents and neighbours of Carpenters Estate that meet their needs and supports: Health & wellbeing, Social connections, Training & skills, Young people. Over the coming weeks we are putting together detailed calendar of some existing and new activities and we are looking for people who can help us with activities that relate to:

COOK CLUB

Residents have told us that they are interested in cooking demonstrations and opportunities to sample food as diverse as our wonderful community. Do you have a speciality dish you would like to share? Or does this sound like something you would like to come along to? Then let us know and we can start making a plan together.

Well-being club

We know that all of us need a little bit of help to focus on what helps us feel good. From nutrition, movement, mindfulness and some kindness to ourselves and each other. Every Thursday morning we will have an activity that feeds our minds, bodies and souls. If you have skills in leading breath work, gentle movement, mindfulness, pampering, nutrition or anything you think can connect to the notion of wellbeing then get in touch.

Do you want to get involved?

There are paid opportunities for people to plan and run their own sessions as well as lots of activities that they can take part in for free. Alongside these sessions we have programmes of activity that offer skills and training to support everybody to thrive. If you have an idea for something you would like to run in The Dovetail or just want to find out more please contact Saudat Adinani at Populo Living on 07389821819.

Other ways of getting in touch:

Phone or email us and arrange a call back from a member of the design team to go through the most recent materials or to discuss the Housing Offer. You can also request a postal version or ask for a translation.

Phone: 020 7112 8901

Email: info@populoliving.co.uk