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the Weir Estate.
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Highly respected and long term Weir Estate Housing Officer, Grace Eyamba has told
of her sadness and fond memories
of Weir Estate and its residents. At the beginning
of June, Miss Eyamba departed from managing the estate after six
hard working years.
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Housing Officer Bids Fond Farewell to Weir after Six Years
Sunday, 20th June 2010
Lambeth Police Commander to Visit Weir and Thornton Ward
Monday, 21st June 2010
Lambeth Police’s most senior police officer, Borough Commander, Chief Superintendent
Nick Ephgrave is to visit Weir Estate and Thornton Ward at the beginning of July,
in order to see first hand the working partnership between one of his Safer Neighbourhood
Teams and the Community.
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Weir Link Celebrates Second Birthday with Another ‘Wonderful’ Community Fun Day
Thursday, 24th June 2010
The annual community fun day to celebrate the second year of The Weir Link was held
earlier this month with a flavour of the World’s cuisine and fun and games for all
the Family as well as dancing and music. The event was attended by new local MP,
Chuka Umunna, the Deputy Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Christiana Valcarcel and local
ward Councillors, Diana Morris, Lib Peck and Ed Davie. Hundreds of local people
also joined in the fun at the event held on Weir Estate on 12th June.
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Ofcom Carry out First Masts Output Audit as Part of WERA Inquiry
Saturday, 26th June 2010
An investigation into the future of Mobile Phone masts and Aerials on some of Weir Estates blocks has taken a major step forward this week, following a output audit by Communications Regulator, Ofcom.
WERA is conducting its biggest ever inquiry into the safety of the masts, based on
all available published reports and evidence; as well as an audit of the radiation
output from various locations around the estate. The inquiry seeks to decide whether
the masts should be allowed to remain in place or if they should be removed should
there be any evidence of risk to the health of residents.
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Lambeth’s Police Commander Praises ‘Excellent Relationship’ between WERA and SNT following Area Visit
Thursday, 01 July 2010
Lambeth’s most senior police officer, Chief Superintendent Nick Ephgrave (Lambeth
Borough Commander) has given high praise of the working relationship between Weir
Estate and the officers of Thornton Safer Neighbourhood Team, which has seen massive
reductions in crime in Thornton Ward.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony sees Estate ‘Unleashed’ back to Weir Residents
Sunday, 04 July 2010
Resident’s from Weir Estate celebrated taking their estate back this weekend with a ribbon cutting and repossession ceremony, following a year of essential major works to replace run down and rusted windows and doors.
Nearly all one hundred and twenty five properties on the Lambeth Living estate have
undergone a huge transformation to replace the old metal windows and wooden doors
to new warmer, safer and secure by design double glazed windows and triple locking
doors. The work which was carried out by Breyer Group plc on behalf of Lambeth’s
ALMO, Lambeth Living have taken just over one year.
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