One of the problems about news is that when there is lots of news I am too busy dealing with the news to produce a newsletter! I hope that if you have been involved in the “News” you are happy with how it was dealt with ……..
Well in the last month the worst that life has thrown at us is a burst water main which flooded a basement flat & required the help of the Fire Brigade.
71 Winchester St. is now due it’s overhaul and repair and this will require all the tenants to evacuate. During December the require tenancy termination notices were served and I discussed with each of the tenants their personal options for when their tenancy ends. Westminster City Council haven’t been terribly helpful, even going as far as to put in writing that they are not responsible for rehousing homeless people – something that I don’t think is legally correct, but certainly betrays a certain mindset!
During the last building work Bradley Construction proved themselves to be considerate and respectful to tenants and neighbours alike, consequently I have appointed them as builders again. The repair work commences on Monday 31st January with the erection of scaffolding at the front. The Scaffolding will carry plywood sides and mesh screens to secure adjoining properties against dust, dirt and access by burglars. The work will take 6 months in total and during this time any problems should be addressed as follows:
In the first instance:
Managing Architect: Simon Whitehead Architects
Simon Whitehead Architects
Unit G2
Trowbray House
The Leathermarket
Weston Street
London
SE1 3ER
T: +44 (0)20 7183 1063
F: +44 (0)20 7691 7242
Out of Hours Emergency:
Krystyna Perez 07790 728245
George Mooney 07947 777575
