Resident transforms communal garden at Philip Blairman HouseWe would like to say a huge thanks to Chris Lloyd, a resident from Philip Blairman House, who devoted his own time and money to transform the communal garden there. It now looks attractive and inviting. Chris has planted a range of plants such as lupins, daises and foxgloves. He added flower pots along pebbled areas and placed a table and some chairs in the garden.

Cyclical works at Albert Cottages Cyclical works will take place this financial year at Albert Cottages. The works will include painting communal doors, window frames and hallways and repairs to the roof and the guttering.

We will write to you nearer the time with dates of when these works will commence and finish. For the duration of the works you may be asked to clear your front and rear gardens, as the contractor T H Kenyon may need the space to place ladders or erect scaffolding.

Housing Management Officer drop in sessions The Tower Hamlets Housing Management Officers, including Hazifur Rahman, will have a drop-in session every Wednesday from 2–5pm at John Scurr Community Centre. You are welcome to come along to these sessions to discuss any housing issues or questions. No appointment is necessary.

How to contact usFor any housing enquiries, please contact our Customer Service Centre:

Tel: 020 7613 8080

For general housing enquiries like transfers and tenancy related matters email: housingservices@ newlon.org.uk

For repairs email: repairs@newlon.org.uk

News from your Housing Management Officer Summer 2014

Hafizur Rahman’s Tower Hamlets newsletter

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Community fun day – come and meet us for help and adviceSaturday 20th September 2014, 1–3pm, John Scurr Community Centre

Newlon are teaming up with local employers to offer you employment and training opportunities. Come and find out about what’s on offer.

There will also be stalls, free food and fun activities for all the family. We will be there to talk to you about housing management issues and resident involvement opportunities.

News from your Housing Management Officer

Please keep communal hallways and utility cupboards clearWe are currently carrying out checks to all our buildings to check that residents are not storing belongings in communal hallways and utility cupboards. Often we find items such as push chairs, bikes, shoes, home decorating materials, tools, furniture and rubbish. Under no circumstances should you leave any personal belongings in communal areas as they pose a serious fire risk and can be a nuisance to your neighbours.

Please note that we have the right to remove and dispose of any belongings left on communal landings, hallways or cupboards without warning.

Cable Street refurbishment plans temporarily suspendedIn April we carried out a resident consultation about the future use of the Cable Street communal garden. Residents’ suggestions were as follows:

• The garden should be cleared and made safe

• A play area is needed for children

• An area to grow food is desired

We later reviewed the gardening refurbishment programme and decided that it should form part of a larger project to include other building improvements and it was therefore suspended. Even though it will cost several thousand pounds, only a fraction of these costs will be service chargeable to residents.

Over the coming months we will instruct a consultant to assist us in drawing up various plans and we will keep you informed about progress and consult with you at every stage.

Are you a new resident, having trouble furnishing your home? Or do you have financial hardships?

Well Newlon Fusion would like to hear from you. Call Ketra Najjingo at Newlon Fusion on 020 7033 4572.

Parking at Selby Street and Granary Road If you have not already provided Newlon with your car details so that we can create a permit for you to park on the Selby Street Estate you should do so by no later than 21st August 2014. In order for us to supply a permit you will need to provide us with your log book and your car insurance certificate. Please note that your vehicle must be registered at Granary Road to be granted a permit.

Please supply these documents to your Housing Management Officer, Hafizur Rahman. You can scan and email them to housingservices@newlon.org.uk or post to Housing Services, Newlon House, 4 Daneland Walk, Hale Village, London, N17 9FE.

Enjoy the summer respectfullySummer has finally arrived and many people are enjoying the warmer weather on their balconies with family and friends. We appreciate that many of you will want to make the most of sunny days, and that this may create some noise. However, we ask you to do your best to keep noise to an acceptable level and those on the receiving end to show reasonable tolerance.

Although smoking on your balcony is not illegal it can be irritating to other residents sitting on their balconies, so please bear this in mind.

Summer 2014

Newlon Fusion @ John Scurr Community Centre

Lunch Club – Wednesday and Fridays

Our weekly sessions are continuing, and on Wednesday 23rd July the group were joined by a local resident providing tips on how to cook a cracking curry!

As you can see the team were very attentive, so if you have some interesting recipes pop down to the centre and share your expertise!

Computer Club

Over the past weeks we have been running computer training for local ladies in partnership with the Limehouse Community Association.

Funding has now ceased but we are still running a drop in session for all residents to practice the skills they’ve learnt while we await further funding.

Tackling childhood obesityRunning for six weeks from the 31st July this programme, run in partnership with the NHS, will support both children and their parents in tackling obesity among young people. Providing information and advice for parents and exercise classes for young people, the programme will be a fun and engaging way to stay fit and healthy.

Kids cookery classesOur annual cookery classes are restarting on Tuesday 29th July, for three weeks. If you have any budding masterchefs in your household, bring them down. Classes run from 2pm to 4pm.

Yoga ClassesA brand new private class running from the 11th September 6pm – 7.30pm. Price per session is still to be determined, but please call the Centre on 020 7790 3113 for more info.

Coming soon …

Summer BBQ at John Scurr Community Centre – Saturday 16th AugustThe team will be hosting another get together at the Centre, with the Lunch Club team on hand to provide mouth watering BBQ dishes.

This will be a great opportunity to meet the team, share your ideas and, most importantly of all, eat some great food – see you there!

Summer 2014News from your Housing Management Officer

Newlon House, 4 Daneland Walk, Hale Village, London N17 9FE.

Telephone: 020 7613 8080

Email: info@newlon.org.uk | website: www.newlon.org.uk

Estate inspection dates and grades

Estate Grade Aug ‘14 Sept ‘14 Oct ‘14

St Bernard’s House E14 0 Bi Monthly 05/09 Bi monthly

Celia Blairman E1 1 20/08 17/09 16/10

Eluna Appts E1W 0 13/08 Quarterly Quarterly

Fenton Street, E1 (1–2) 1 12/08 24/09 07/10

Grimsby Street E2 0 20/08 24/09 16/10

Guinea Point and Lascar Wharf, E14 1 19/08 03/09 16/10

Horseley & Mercer Court 0 19/08 Bi monthly 14/10

Phillip Blairman E1 1 20/08 17/09 16/10

All dates are subject to change.

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How to get to John Scurr Community Centre To get to John Scurr Community Centre at 1a Bekesbourne Street, London, E14 7JQ, take the DLR or Overground train to Limehouse Station. Turn left out of the station then it’s a two minute walk along Bekesbourne Street to the Centre.

Buses 135, 15, 115 and D3 all stop on Commercial Road outside Limehouse Station. It’s just a few minutes walk to the Centre.

How estate inspections are gradedEach estate or block is graded as follows:

Grade 1 Excellent – exceptional high standard of internal and external areas.

Grade 2 Good – good standard of maintenance of internal and external areas.

Grade 3 Acceptable – reasonably maintained but not completely free of dirt and litter. Needs to be monitored closely.

Grade 4 Poor – the standard of cleaning and maintenance is not acceptable and it is highly visible.