Grim it may be, but the government’s approach to getting dangerous Grenfell-style cladding replaced on tower blocks certainly appears consistent. Credit: Private Eye, Housing News
Register now for the free webinar
LEASE is hosting a free webinar to help you make an informed contribution to the Government’s consultation ‘Strengthening consumer redress in the housing market’.
The webinar will be presented by our experienced advisers, Nicholas Kissen and Kavita Bharti.
The webinar is on Monday 26 March 2018, 7pm – 8:30pm. Click here to register.
The Government is concerned that the current landscape is confusing for consumers both in terms of the number of schemes, differences in practices, and gaps where consumers have no recourse to redress. As a consequence the consultation explores and questions:
improving ‘in–house’ complaint processes, to ensure that issues get resolved as quickly as possible;
the practices and functions that should be expected of redress schemes and the powers that they need to do this;
How to fill existing gaps in redress, with a particular focus on private tenants, buyers of new build homes and leaseholders; and
The case for streamlining and improving services for consumers through the creation of a single housing ombudsman service.
Responses to the consultation should be submitted no later than midnight on 16 April 2018. You are encouraged to respond by completing an online survey.
Alternatively you can email your response to the questions in the consultation to – Housingredress@communities.gsi.gov.uk
Written responses should be sent to:
Social Housing Division, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Third Floor, Fry Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Islington council is consulting on the Site Allocations Direction of Travel Document and is seeking feedback until 26 March 2018.
The Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) is a key document within Islington’s Local Plan. Site allocations provide site specific policy for key sites to help secure specific land uses, meet identified development needs and ensure the infrastructure required to support growth is in place. The DPD is used alongside relevant planning policies to guide decision-making on planning applications relating to allocated sites.
Over 150 sites have been identified, which could accommodate new housing, workspaces, shops, open spaces, or leisure and community facilities. The council is inviting feedback on the proposed site allocations. Any comments received during the consultation period will be used to inform the drafting of the final version of the document.
You can view the Site Allocations Direction of Travel document via the link: www.islington.gov.uk/consultations.
Hard copies of the draft document are available to view at all Islington libraries.
Have your say
You can make comments on the draft document:
· by email to planningpolicy@islington.gov.uk
· in writing to Planning Policy Team, Freepost RTXU-ETKU-KECB, Planning Policy, Islington Council, Town Hall, Upper Street, London N1 2UD.
Please send your comments by midnight on Monday 26 March 2018.
Yours Sincerely
Planning Policy Team
London Borough of Islington
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 11th April 2018
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speaker: To be advised
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 14th March 2018
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speakers: Mr Nicholas Kissen Senior Adviser and Ms Kavita Bharti A Legal Adviser at The Leasehold Advisory Service. A short presentation followed by questions and answers.
Please click on the “Lease” links below.
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/IslingtonLeaseholdersAssociation
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/contact-form.
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms.
Please impress upon any other leaseholders that it is in their interest to attend these meetings regularly…..
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 14th February 2018
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speaker: To be advised
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms.
Housing Scrutiny-Information on Partners Resident Scrutiny Arrangements Meeting Tuesday 6th February 2018.
In advance of next week’s Housing Scrutiny meeting which will be considering the performance of Partners, please find attached a note submitted by a Partners tenant on the organisation’s resident scrutiny arrangements. This may inform discussions at the meeting.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th February, 2018, at 7.30pm in Committee Room 4. The pre-meeting will be held from 7-pm in Committee Room 3, at Islington Town Hall.
Please click on this link –PartnersResidentScrutinyNote2018.pdf
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 10th January 2018
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speaker: To be advised
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms.
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 13th December 2017
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speaker: To be advised
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms.
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 8th November 2017
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speaker: To be advised
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms.
Islington Leaseholders Association Meeting
On
Wednesday 11th October 2017
In
Islington Town Hall
At
7pm – 9pm
Hosting the meeting: Dr Brian Potter Chairman (ILA)
Guest Speaker: To be advised
Website www.ila.org.uk
Twitter @ilaorguk
Face Book www.facebook.com/
Volunteers wanted
The ILA are looking for a ‘secretary’ to take minutes and distribute them regularly to all the directors and asks for a volunteer to undertake this essential part of the work, to assist with the smooth running of the organisation. If you are interested please log into http://www.ila.org.uk/faqs/
If you wish to join or renew your membership please contact our website ww.ila.org.uk where you can obtain the appropriate membership forms.
