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Featured local business - Clubtek

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I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Lewisham’s appeal against Brockley Leaseholders – an update

Dec

2012

On 28 and 29 November the Brockley Leaseholders' Association tried to defend the appeal brought forward by Lewisham Council and it's £215,000 legal team against the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal's decision to reduce Regenter B3's management and professional fees. The appeal was allowed, but promptly adjourned when the judge, George Bartlett QC, ordered that Lewisham produce the PFI ...

Lewisham Council tries to pass the blame

Dec

2012

At the public council questions session on 28 November, Lewisham Council dared to try to pin the blame on Brockley leaseholders for Regenter B3's cancellation of the 22 November leasehold forum. Councillor Sue Wise, Cabinet Member for "Customer Services", who has agreed to meet BLA on a number of occaisons, burned her bridges with leaseholders by ...

Regenter B3 tops Lewisham Council’s complaints league

Dec

2012

A report published by Lewisham Council puts Regenter B3 comfortably within the top three reasons why the people of Lewisham complain to the council: beaten only by the borough-wide issues of Housing Benefit and Council Tax. The report sets out that steps have been taken within Regenter to try and improve the response to complaints, including ...

Brockley Cemetery inspires Florence And The Machine song

Dec

2012

Thanks to Brockley Central for revealing the link between indie rock band Florence And The Machine and Brockley Cemetery. During the course of a recent gig Camberwell born singer Florence Welch said 'It is such a pleasure to be back at the Rivoli Ballrooms and also just to be back in Brockley. I actually spent quite a ...

Chainsaw Massacre – The Prequel

Nov

2012

In May 2007 The London Assembly Environment Committee published their report 'Chainsaw Massacre - A Review of London's Street Trees'. Our own Green Party Councillor for Brockley Ward Darren Johnson was Chair of this committee. To see the report in PDF format go hereAt the point of publication this was clearly a comprehensive assessment of ...

Ash clouds … and silver linings …

Nov

2012

Whilst the recent news of this potentially devastating fungal disease hits the news, this Radio 4 program by the Saving Species team discusses ash dieback and other tree diseases and our complicated relationship with tree planting in general. Whilst mostly relevant to forestry planting, it is also relevant to urban tree planting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nxh4qAs Tree Wardens we ...

children’s midwinter fair

Nov

2012

We aren’t planning anything grand. If you have any contacts who would like a craft stall, then please pass on details. It is £10, bring your own table and cover. We are just after suitable Christmas type crafts, children’s things and anyone who would like to do a children’s activity. We are planning a few ...

Special Offer: Half Price Baby Massage! Course starts Fri 23rd Nov at Sunflower Centre

Nov

2012

Local Primary Schools – What to do?

Nov

2012

Regenter cancels 22 November leaseholder forum

Nov

2012

Alwyn Lewis has been in contact to cancel the 22 November leaseholder forum, which will be rearranged for January. In his letter he states that, given the nature of the last meeting in July, Regenter wants to be prepared to answer questions about the next round of cyclical works. I am not sure why this ...