Author: Simon Elmer

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

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

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)

Context Cressingham Gardens TRA are proposing an alternative to Lambeth’s ‘regeneration scheme’ which would see Cressingham Gardens either partially or completely demolished to enable them to build at a higher density. Background In 2012, Lambeth did a survey of all its council estates (or 75 of which we know about) to a criteria: (appendix) Cressingham … Continue reading Cressingham Gardens: Background and ASH Progress