Drains / gutters update
BDM Works Services Ltd will begin cleaning the gutters across the Estate on Thursday 31st August 2023.
A letter will be delivered to every property.
Hardy Drainage are currently putting a programme in place regarding the drain CCTV surveys.
Looking After Our Estate
Council Repairs
Click here for the Council repairs site
If you experience difficulty with this process please email hello@vanbrughparkestate.com
Update: RGB Estate Maintenance
On 1 Aug 2023, at 07:50, Andrew Eglinton wrote:
Good morning all,
Following drainage surveys / repairs to 1-19 Combe Mews I am writing to let you know that I am raising an order for our drainage contractor Hardy Drainage to carry out CCTV surveys to the rest of the estate, all blocks of houses and blocks 2-20 & 9-21.
The houses will be surveyed block by block basis only requiring access to the rear gardens / manholes.
I will be in touch in the very near future to schedule this work probably coming to site to carry out a door knocking exercise to update residents, arrange access etc, this is quite a big task and will try our best to work with all the residents to complete this work.
Any defects to the drainage systems identified from the surveys will be scheduled and repaired.
Paving the way
It would be difficult not to notice there's some work being carried out on the Estate.
A company called Riney is replacing the paving slabs.
You should receive a letter from the site supervisor, but here's a copy if you need it:
A problem with drains?
Starting at Combe Mews which has drainage problems in very urgent need of repair, the Council is going to check and fix problems with the drains across the Estate.
The Committee knows about some other problems with the drains and pipes on the Estate, however we'd like to hear from anyone who is aware of any other blocked or leaky drains or pipes.
Please contact us at: hello@vanbrughparkestate.com
Ward Councillor Surgery times
If you would like to share a concern in person with a Councillor, their surgeries are on the first Saturday of each month as follows:
10 am-11 am at Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, SE3 7SE
and
1pm - 2 pm at the Community Cafe (Age Concern), 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 9LA
There's no need to make an appointment
The Councillors are: Leo Fletcher, Mariam Lolavar and Christine St Matthew-Daniel
Estate Walkabout and follow up
Following the Residents Meeting on 16th May an Estate Walkabout was arranged for 1st June.
A Risk Register was compiled by resident Nina Lundvall and this was used as a basis for discussion
Download the Risk Register here
Today (05/06/23) an email has been sent to the Council with a summary of the Walkabout and a request for their plan for resolving the most acute issues
Council Housing Champions
Council tenants and leaseholders:
Would you like to be a Housing Champion?
View the leaflet Housing Champions Flyer
Care and support guidance for people vulnerable to abuse and neglect
Greenwich council has forwarded safeguarding advice for residents who may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
The short guide covers how to keep safe at home from rogue traders and scams, as well as support that you can access if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse.
Warning about leaflets put through your letterbox
Royal Greenwich Trading Standards want to warn residents about leaflets put through your letterbox for gardening services or home improvement works.
Rogue companies are in operation in the borough, particularly offering guttering services.
Please be aware that these traders may not be trustworthy, always make sure you get at least three quotes from different traders to ensure you’re not being overcharged.
Advice SAYING NO to rogue traders:
- SAY NO to uninvited callers
- SAY NO to cash payments
- SAY NO to unnecessary repairs
- SAY NO politely but firmly
WHERE TO REPORT
Protect others by reporting incidents like this.
If the matter is urgent or the traders are still there, report this to Royal Greenwich Trading Standards as soon as it happens on 0208 921 8223.
Otherwise, call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) or report it to them via any of the contact methods on the Citizens Advice website.