The local Authority (Lambeth) makes lots of promises, but none of these are as yet legally binding. All of these promises can be reneged upon (as in any scheme) subject to a 'viability assessment'. Further down the line, if the scheme is no longer financially viable, they will not be obliged to follow through necessarily … Continue reading No Guarantees!
Author: Simon Elmer
VAT
(from a VAT tax consultant:) 'VAT is charged by default is charged at 20% - but the 5% rate is applicable under certain (very specific) circumstances 1. The supply and fit of eligible Energy Saving Materials 2. The renovation of premises unoccupied for more than 2 years 3. Changing the number of … Continue reading VAT
Open Garden Estates Flyer
AJ120 Awards Protest
We protest against the AJ120 nomination of HTA Design, Hawkins/Brown and Mae Architects for the award of Collaboration of the Year for their part in the eviction, demolition and gentrification of the Aylesbury estate. We protest against the collaboration of architects in the transformation of London’s housing into commodities for property investors. We protest against … Continue reading AJ120 Awards Protest
Knight’s Walk: Resident Consultation
Following up the Knight's Walk consultation yesterday: Effectively the same information was on the wall as at the last meeting. The only difference was Matthew Bennett (Lambeth Cabinet Member for Housing) was there, and more neighbourhood groups putting forward their objections. A few things noted: Matthew Bennett definitively said there would be no ballot for residents. … Continue reading Knight’s Walk: Resident Consultation
Open Garden Estates
To coincide with the National Trust’s Open Garden Squares weekend, ASH have proposed an Open Garden Estates weekend for London’s housing estates over the weekend of the 13-14 June. We are promoting this as an opportunity for the public to visit and explore estates on a self-guided tour around the gardens of individual homes, communal … Continue reading Open Garden Estates
Knights Walk: Progress Report
ASH are currently supporting the residents of Knight's Walk in opposing Lambeth's proposals to demolish their homes. We are meeting on a regular basis with Lambeth and their architects (Mae) and proposing alternatives to their proposals, in the hope of influencing their designs. In addition, on behalf of the residents we will be putting forward … Continue reading Knights Walk: Progress Report
Ted Hollamby
Both Cressingham Gardens and Central Hill were designed by Ted Hollamby. Senake has set up a Ted Hollamby Society which has been supported by the William Morris Society. 20th Century Society have expressed an interest in a Ted Hollamby day (?) We could look into organising tours around the estates? and or writing about them. … Continue reading Ted Hollamby
Open Gardens – Central Hill
Central Hill are participating in the Open Gardens event. ASH to provide: Facebook event Maps Posters Advertising Press
Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
An SPV is a mechanism by which a council can acquire a loan for building projects. It is effectively setting up a subsidiary company which creates an 'arms length' organisation for the council. How these companies then relate to the future management of the estates is unknown. Because the estates will not be owned directly by the council, … Continue reading Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
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