Islington Leaseholders Association

ILA meet – Wed 8 Feb 2012 w/ Council Boss

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Islington Leaseholders Meeting

Wednesday 8 Feb 2012

Islington Town Hall Chambers

7 – 9pm

Hosting the meeting:- Dr Brian Potter

Guest Speakers:- Cllr Catherine West (Leader of the Council) and Cllr James Murray (Chair of Housing) (Email confirmation confirmed to Dr Potter that both Councillors will be attending at 7.30pm)

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Please impress upon any other leaseholder’s that you know that it is in their interest to attend these meetings regularly…

Dr B. S. Potter Chairman ILA

Leaseholders left out of important meeting

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“Leaseholders left out from this very important meeting” The GLA Planning & Housing Committee (who were investigating this issue) person responsible is Steve O’Connell and the “invited guests” to the Meeting of 23rd January 2012 were: 1) Martin Green, Head of Home Ownership & Tenant Management Initiatives, Southwark Council 2) Randall Bevis, Head of Home Ownership, Cith West Homes 3) Matthew Saye, Assistant Director – Home Ownership Services, One Housing Group 4) David Hewett, former Chief Executive, Association of Residential Managing Agents 5) Bob Suvan, Managing Director, BlocNet – BlocNet is a managing agent: Bob Suvan spoke at the last CARL AGM (see attached) where he gave a huge amount of how Leaseholders are being ripped off. The Greater London Assembly [GLA] is undertaking a Review of Leaseholder Service Charges. We have requested involvement and early notice of any public meetings, and have not received formal acknowledgement so far. At very short notice, on the day of the meeting, we were informed that a public meeting to discuss the review was taking place. The meeting was held on Monday the 23rd of January 2012, at 2.00 p.m, and only one representative for the ILA was able to be present in the public gallery. A copy of the list of issues submitted by a director of the ILA is attached. One example, relevant to points 1,2,3, 4 and 5 of the list, is that, during the major works programs, key individuals involved in running the various contracts are moved to other duties at key stages. New staff are brought in, without any continuity. This disrupts and undermines proper contract management, leads to inconsistency in client decision making, and leaves the contractor in charge of the works and the costs. The contractors in turn give insufficient supervision and instruction. All of this can lead to defects and higher costs. As there was insufficient notice of this public meeting, leaseholders would like an opportunity to put their case at a further meeting, to have a dialogue with the politicians in charge of the review directly. Please view the two attachments and link for further information about the issues discussed at the meeting on the 23rd of January: GLA Jan 12 Meeting Papers.pdf HC GLA list.docx A copy of the list of issues submitted by a director of the ILA. Please view the link. The meeting was webcast live and a recording was posted on the website. A full transcript of the meeting will also be available on the Committee’s web page here: http://www.london.gov.uk/who-runs-london/the-london-assembly/assembly_investigation/service-charges All leaseholder’s who agree please send via email a request to “Paul Watling” paul.watling@london.gov.uk and the Chair of the Review, Cllr. Steve O’Connell, steve.o’connell@london.gov.uk, stating that because of the insufficient notice, leaseholders request that a further meeting is held, and in the meantime, would request that we are told how leaseholders views will be taken into account. The summary questions asked at the GLA meeting were insufficient. Please copy in Dr Brian Potter email address “Brian Potter” , and Mary Morris email address “M Morris” , thank you. Dr B.S. Potter Chairman ILA

ILA monthly meet wed 11.01.2012

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:59:40 +0000

Islington Leaseholders Meeting

Wednesday 11 Jan 2012

Islington Town Hall Chambers

7 – 9pm

Hosting the meeting: – Dr Brian Potter

Guest Speakers: – Representatives of the Leaseholders insurers (OCASO) and Representative’s from JLT (Brokers for our insurance policy)…“why has your building insurance gone up drastically”…

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Dr B. S. Potter ILA Chairman

Up to £1 million “wasted” on Islington aerial upgrades

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Almost £1million of residents’ money could have been wasted on unnecessary work for next year’s digital TV switchover by John Dean- Islington Gazette more

ILA monthly meet Wed. 14 Dec 2011

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Islington Leaseholders Monthly Meeting is

Wednesday 14 December 2011

Islington Town Hall Chambers

time

7pm – 9pm

Hosting the meeting Dr Brian Potter Chairman ILA

Guest Speaker: Two legal representatives from ‘LEASE’

Taking questions and answering leaseholders issues from the floor.

Please tell all leaseholders on your Estates and in Street

properties to attend especially those who do not have email.

Update your memberships here

Dr B.S. Potter ILA Chairman

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ILA in the local press

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Please click here to see two recent news articles at your convenience.

Islington Tribune dated 2 Dec 2011 - HFI brought in house
Islington Gazette dated 5 Dec 2011 - Residents say they’re ripped off over caretaking charges

Billions of taxpayers money wasted by council on PFI schemes says Gazette

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:03:10 +0000

Residents will pay almost £1billion into the hands of big business and banks as a result of expensive contracts agreed by Islington Council.

Treasury figures obtained by the Gazette show £358million was borrowed from Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schemes, which will rocket to £1.3 billion – almost four times the initial outlay – by the time it is paid off in 2037.

This means £943million extra will be paid by Islington taxpayers, though this figure does include maintenance on the projects for the length of the contracts. more

ILA monthly meet Wed. 09 Nov 2011

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Islington Leaseholders Monthly Meeting is

Wednesday 09 November 2011

Islington Town Hall Chambers

time

7pm – 9pm

Hosting the meeting Dr Brian Potter Chairman ILA

Guest Speaker:- 2 Legal Representative from “LEASE”

Please tell all leaseholders on your Estates and in Street

properties to attend especially those who do not have email.

Dr B.S. Potter ILA Chairman

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t. @ilaorguk

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My upstairs neighbour has flooded me again!

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:47:56 +0000

LEASEHOLDER NITTY GRITTY - What do you do about it?

Twice now, my leaseholder neighbour living upstairs has sent water through my ceiling to drip on my furniture and carpets. First their faulty toilet, then their washing machine overflowed. Actually, the leaseholders were different because the upstairs property changed hands between the two events. More..

Leaseholder and Freeholder Open Day, 29.11.11 N7

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The ILA will have stall at the Highbury Leaseholder and Freeholder Open Day

Tuesday 29 November 2011 3pm-7pm.

The Crescent Suite, 70 Ronalds Rd., London N5 1XA

Presentation at 6pm. LEASE ( independent Advisory service) and your managing agents will also be there.

Drop by if your in the area.