On 13 October 2010 11:34, Francine Bennett <fran@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Martin,
Thanks for your letter, and apologies for my slow reply. Sam Lewis supplied a copy of the letter to residents at the TRA meeting, and it was discussed at the meeting. My reply here is on behalf of the TRA.
The issue which residents continue to have with this proposed scheme is that we do not feel it's the right scheme for our estate, and so we are frustrated that we are being presented with only one option. The initial consultation letter was poorly worded and unclear, and appeared to be written only in order to elicit a 'yes' answer; our local discussions indicate that most residents are in fact against this specific scheme, although many feel that there is scope for security and anti-ASB improvements. What we'd prefer is that Hackney Homes takes some time to discuss current security issues with residents, and that we work together to come up with several realistic alternative proposals, rather than going down a single predetermined route with the only other option being nothing at all.
I understand that the planning meeting for this proposal is on 3rd November; once that's complete, can we meet to discuss next steps? The ideal solution from residents' point of view, regardless of the planning outcome, would be to engage with someone with security and architectural expertise, as well as with PCSOs and residents who can speak to what ASB problems might need addressing, to come up with realistic proposals which are within Hackney Homes' budget and which would also be suitable for those of us who live on the estate.
Regards,
Francine Bennett (Lockner TRA secretary)
Dear Martin,
Thanks for your letter, and apologies for my slow reply. Sam Lewis supplied a copy of the letter to residents at the TRA meeting, and it was discussed at the meeting. My reply here is on behalf of the TRA.
The issue which residents continue to have with this proposed scheme is that we do not feel it's the right scheme for our estate, and so we are frustrated that we are being presented with only one option. The initial consultation letter was poorly worded and unclear, and appeared to be written only in order to elicit a 'yes' answer; our local discussions indicate that most residents are in fact against this specific scheme, although many feel that there is scope for security and anti-ASB improvements. What we'd prefer is that Hackney Homes takes some time to discuss current security issues with residents, and that we work together to come up with several realistic alternative proposals, rather than going down a single predetermined route with the only other option being nothing at all.
I understand that the planning meeting for this proposal is on 3rd November; once that's complete, can we meet to discuss next steps? The ideal solution from residents' point of view, regardless of the planning outcome, would be to engage with someone with security and architectural expertise, as well as with PCSOs and residents who can speak to what ASB problems might need addressing, to come up with realistic proposals which are within Hackney Homes' budget and which would also be suitable for those of us who live on the estate.
Regards,
Francine Bennett (Lockner TRA secretary)
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