WERA Asks…Cllr Lib Peck
Nov 1st
Can you please tell us who you are and what your position is?
Cllr Lib Peck. I am a Local Labour Councillor (and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration)
How long have you been doing this role?
I have been a Local Councillor since 2001 (and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration since 2008)
Can you please give a brief description of what your role involves?
As a local councillor my job is to help people and to try and make our neighbourhoods and our borough a better place to live. This means I get involved in many local issues and make sure residents’ views and issues are heard and looked at by the Council. The best part of my job is working hard with communities and then seeing the results. For instance, I and my fellow councillors have been campaigning for an extra bus service, it’s taken some time but we haven’t given up and we now have the possibility of a bus. I also take up work on behalf of individual residents on a wide variety of issues such as problems with housing or education or any of the services that the Council provides, and I work with local groups such as the Weir Link. More >
Council Leader, Cllr Steve Reed, leads the way for Change Following Meeting with WERA Chair
Oct 31st
Lambeth’s Leader of the Council has met with WERA Chair, Dave McEvoy to discuss working together to improve services and the way Lambeth serves its residents.
The meeting which took place at Lambeth Town Hall on Thursday 6th August 2009 discussed how Lambeth is moving forward and what can be done to improve the way residents receive its service from Lambeth. Councillor Steve Reed was committed to seeing Lambeth improve and making Lambeth a better place in many areas for those living and visiting the borough.
Following the meeting, WERA Chair said “I was impressed with Councillor Reed’s vision of a better Lambeth and what role we play in making our borough a better place. We know that for many years Lambeth has suffered from bad press and a negative image as well as under investment, I get a real sense this is going to change in the future for what is a great diverse borough to live in and visit.” More >
Plan Agreed to Bring Nature to Disused Anfield Close Area
Oct 31st
Residents of the Weir Estate Residents Association have voted in favour of a major regeneration of the disused Anfield Close area which has fallen into disrepair and will be replaced by a new Community Sensory Garden.
Though plans for the project are in very early stages, members voted unanimously at September’s meeting to build a new community garden for the enjoyment of residents. The area, which has had its tarmac torn apart and walls damaged from the tree routes and years of neglect.
Plans for the project will be drawn up and residents in the area will be consulted on them over the coming months once surveys and drawing for the project are drawn up. More >
New Mobile Phone Mast Vetoed by WERA
Oct 31st
Mobile phone operator, Vodafone have approached Lambeth Living to put new mobile phone masts on top of one the estate blocks. This has quickly been ruled out by Weir Estate Residents Association Executive Officers who are elected to represent the views of Weir Estate Residents.
Weir Estate already has a number of phone masts on a number of its blocks and this has raised concerns by those living in and around the antennas. Weir Estate has however benefited from the income generated by having the aerials, which has enabled the association to improve the area and make such projects as the Weir Link a success.
With Vodafone taking an interest in installing new aerials on the roof of Dan Bryant House, this is felt to be one mast too far and has been dismissed by officers at WERA.
WERA’s Spokesman said of the proposals “WERA’s Executive Committee are here to work for the residents on the estate. With Weir Estate’s current mobile phone masts already having caused controversy in the past, the decision was taken that the residents would not want any further masts on the estate.” More >
The Lambeth Promise – Lambeth Council’s Pledges
Oct 25th
Lambeth Council has announced the following promise and commitment to you, their residents:
Lambeth Council is committed to ensuring you receive a high level of service.
We will be helpful, open and honest with you and always aim to make a real difference.
We pledge to:
- treat you as an individual with dignity, fairness, courtesy and respect at all times
- make every effort to get it right first time. When we can’t help you straight away we will let you know why and when we will be able to help
- say sorry if things go wrong. We’ll listen to you and tell you how we’ll try and put things right and learn from it
- work with you to develop your trust and confidence in our services
- respond to your requests, comments and complaints promptly
WERA Asks…Sabina Joseph
Oct 25th
Sabina Joseph, Nuisance and Anti-Social Behaviour Officer, Lambeth Living
Please tell us what your role involves?
I advise Housing Officers on how to manage nuisance cases appropriately and I lead on on complex cases. I also deal with escalation of nuisance that may lead to legal action. I work very closely with the Police, other social landlords, Mental Health Team, Social Workers and the Lambeth Mediation Service.
How long have you been in this role?
Since August 2007
What aspects of your role do you most enjoy?
Working with young people, resident and tenants, and outside agencies to tackle nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
WERA Asks…Chief Superintendent Nick Ephgrave
Oct 20th
Can you please tell us who you are and what your position is?
I am the Borough Commander of Lambeth Police.
How long have you been doing this job?
I started on June 29th 2009
What aspect of your role do you most enjoy and why?
The overall responsibility for delivering a policing service, the interaction I have with my officers and staff,
working with partners in Lambeth First and of course meeting the people of Lambeth.
Pilot Flat Windows and Doors get Thumbs Up from Residents
Oct 20th
Weir House Residents Pat and George Broderick, who were the selected residents for the pilot flat for the long awaited new Windows and Doors, have spoken of their delight at the style and quality of the windows soon to be installed across the whole estate.
The pilot flat which is designed to iron out any problems that arise before they are installed in other properties, this also allows residents to see the standard and quality of the new windows and doors.
Weir Estate Residents Association identified Mr & Mrs Broderick as the pilot flat, in recognition of the many years of hard work and dedication to Weir Estate.
Despite some changes and difficulties during the installation process, new windows and doors as well as Carbon Monoxide detectors and Extractor Fans have successfully been installed at the property much to the delight of Mr & Mrs Broderick. Mrs Broderick who has lived on Weir Estate for over 50 years spoke of her delight “We are very pleased with the new Windows and Doors” More >
Heating Update – Anfield Close Residents Feel the Heat with New Combi-Boilers
Oct 19th
Chilled Anfield Close Residents, who had been left without heating when their Communal Heating failed due to a leak, are now feeling the heat again as new combination boilers have been installed to restore heating to residents homes.
Many properties had been left in the cold when a leak was discovered as previously reported on wera.org.uk. One resident had faced being moved out of their home.
After some weeks of discussions Lambeth Living rushed in plans to bring individual heating to the flats affected and now residents have brand new ‘combi’ boilers which control the heating and hot water. More >
WERA Asks…Patrick Horgan
Oct 17th
Can you please tell us who you are and what your position is?
Patrick Horgan, Estate Services Manager, Clapham Area.
How long have you been doing this job?
The role was previously called Local Services Team Manager which I started in 2004.
Can you please give a brief description of what your role involves?
Leading a team of estate services officers (Caretakers) managing day to day estate services with a view to improving residents environment.
Please describe in which ways you work directly with WERA?
Ensuring your estate services officer has regular contact, being contact-able to WERA by phone email etc and carrying out estate walkabouts.
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