Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Janet Wells (John Trundle Court), who was represented by another resident (contact London Metropolitan Archives for information).  The Committee noted that Mary Hickman had stood down as the RCC representative for Andrewes House and been replaced by Natalie Robinson. 

There were no declarations

To agree the minutes of the Barbican Residents’ Consultation Committee (RCC) held on 2 September 2013

The minutes of the Barbican Estate Residents’ Consultation Committee (RCC) held on 2 September 2013 were approved as a correct record

Report of the Town Clerk

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services

The Committee received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services, which reviewed the estate wide implementation of Service Level Agreements for the quarter July to September 2013.

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services

The Committee received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services, setting out the sales and lettings which had been approved since the last meeting.

Report of the Chamberlain

Report of the Chamberlain

The Committee received a joint report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services and the Chamberlain. 

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services

Report of the Town Clerk

All House Groups, which applied, had achieved RTA status.

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services

The questions asked my members, in advance of the meeting, had been emailed and tabled :

Q.When are we going to see the results of the consultation over the horrid chairs and tables by St. Giles and on the Ben Jonson Highwalk?

     A.This was scheduled to go to Streets and Walkways Committee on 18 November. Unfortunately this report was not presented and will not be heard until January 2014.

Q.Page 66 – Proposed Tenant – London Film School – Can we please have it written into the lease terms that the public / visitors will not be allowed on to the premises after 23.00 so as to preserve the amenity of the residences nearby (and above); and if not, why not?

     A.The BEO will pass on this request to the Barbican Centre.

Q.We understand that there is a Beech Gardens Project Board and that John Trundle, Bryer and Bunyan will be represented thereon. The LTHG Committee have asked me to enquire – Could officers also find space for a Lauderdale Tower rep, given that we overlook the space and have a principal exit at podium-level into the area?

A.After review, the BEO will be extending an invitation to join the Board, to a rep from both Lauderdale Tower and Defoe House.

Q.The question of tiling on the podium comes up repeatedly but I really would like to know when the dislodged tiles from the plinths on Ben Jonson High Walk are to be put back?  It doesn't appear to be a case of waiting for replacements as the tiles are on the ground beside the plinths, so what is the delay? This simple maintenance job has been outstanding for years so could we have the matter dealt with as soon as possible.

A.The repair of the plinths forms part