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
Committee Meeting minutes
The minutes of the VPERA Committee Meeting are now avaiable for download:
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
Residents and AGM meeting minutes
Minutes from the Residents Meeting and AGM are now available
VPE Residents’ Association Finances 2022-2023
| Expenditure and Income for 2022-2023 | |
| Expenditure | |
| ITEM | AMOUNT |
| Insurance | 109.00 |
| Room Hire | 22.90 |
| Vanbrugh Community Membership | 42.00 |
| Website Domain | 41.09 |
| Summer Party | 183.68 |
| Coach hire (Canterbury) | 260.00 |
| Christmas raffle and food expenses | 136.28 |
| Storeroom key | 5.10 |
| Total: | 800.05 |
| Income | |
| ITEM | AMOUNT |
| Council grant | 254 |
| BBQ hire | 30 |
| Christmas raffle tickets | 416 |
| Total: | 700 |
Open City film about VPE
As part of Open City’s film series VPE residents Phineas (director of Open City) and Pete talk about living on the estate and how the buildings and landscape work to create a pleasant living environment.
Archive footage of VPE
Thanks to Rob from Westcombe Court for sharing this video of the estate in its early days. German guests are taken on a local tour as a part of the London Borough of Greenwich’s Civic Week in 1966. The estate is featured from 2:40 to 3:36.
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.