Brockley Road Tree Planting Update

All, You may recall that last year we made a successful joint bid with the Brockley Society and Brockley Cross Action Group for Brockley Assembly funding for new trees along Brockley Road. I can now report that the installation of the trees happening as we speak! Rupert from the BXAG has provided an update on the works ...

New Regenter B3 ‘Leaseholder Forum’ – this Thursday 22 March

In their wisdom, Regenter has decided to set up a forum for leaseholders - we think this is about five years too late, but give them a chance... Copied from their new website www.regenterbrockley.com (incidentally, I'd be interested to know if anyone has been sent their PIN number - I asked for mine six weeks ago and have ...

Greater London Authority’s report on leasehold charges

As reported back in January, the GLA has been investigating charges levied on leaseholders in London, to which BLA contributed. On 1 March it published aptly-named 'Highly Charged' which can be seen here:  www.london.gov.uk/publication/service-charges-londonIt makes a good read - but it is not clear if the report will have any impact as only the Government ...

A new website for Regenter B3

It has taken only five years of hard work, but Regenter B3, Lewisham Council's PFI agents, have finally managed to publish a website for the benefit of tenants and leaseholders. The link is here http://www.regenterbrockley.comDespite promises from Regenter B3, there is no reference to the Brockley Leaseholders' Association. No surprise there then, considering Regenter has  'forgotten' ...

Meeting notes 21.02.12

Working groupsSeveral potential working groups had been discussed at the last meeting and the idea of a visioning group had arisen at the film evening. At this meeting we divided into small groups to give some thought to three of these which were of particular interest to those at the meeting. Some groups were a ...

Brixton Energy

More news from Brixton as they launch their first share issue on Brixton Energy. Duncan writes:Dear Friends,I am proud to inform you that the UK's first inner city community owned solar project 'Brixton Energy Solar 1' has now launched its share offer. Please seriously consider investing £250-£20,000 and tell all your friends and contacts.Brixton Energy ...

Local Currency Action – Conference

Adrian from our transition neighbours in New Cross has recently posted up details on the yahoo group of an interesting and transition-related event happening at Utrophia on Deptford. Creating local currencies is one of the aspects of the transition town model which has attracted a lot of interest in recent years with areas such as ...

Brockley Common Community Gardening Day – Sunday 21st February

Rupert from the Brockley Cross Action Group has been in touch to tell us of an upcoming gardening event down at Brockley Station. Details below:IT'S TIME TO SPRING INTO ACTION!A date for your diaries! Yes the time has come for our first - and much needed  - community gardening event of 2012!Come and join us for ...

2011 Wassail at Hilly Fields

Let the wassailing begin!The previous day's heavy snow could not prevent the second annual wassail at Hilly Fields orchard on Sunday 5th February. Details of last years inaugural event can be found here. This year's event was attended by around 15 people made up of orchard leaders, carers and others who just wanted to join ...

January meeting minutes

Minutes of our meeting held on 19th Jan 2011 at Mr Lawrence Wine Bar, Crofton Park.*Please note names of members against specific minutes/actions have been omitted from public version. Transition London Network Meeting Feedback Good opportunity to network with other London groupsPossible London Transition co-ordinator post to be createdTT Brixton offered potential meeting space for ...