Hackney chitter-chatter &tc

[ska invita]

This is an interesting article, what a mess.

‘It was a case study for what not to do’: the regeneration project that became a £100m luxury ghost town

The plan was to take old railway arches in a run-down area of east London and turn them into a high-end fashion hub. Instead, Hackney Walk ended up deserted. What went so disastrously wrong?

www.theguardian.com

"Want an empty 327 sq metre arch under a railway line in Southwark in south London? That’ll be £113,400 a year including VAT."

my god

 

[klang]

"Want an empty 327 sq metre arch under a railway line in Southwark in south London? That’ll be £113,400 a year including VAT."

my god

9andahalf grand / month. crikey.

 

[ska invita]

maybe thats for borough market or something but whatever it is its a scandal - id be interested to see who is paying that
i wonder what the rent was for one of these gold hackney ones

 

[klang]

maybe thats for borough market or something but whatever it is its a scandal - id be interested to see who is paying that
i wonder what the rent was for one of these gold hackney ones

I'd love to have a business idea that'll make 10 grand a month just to cover the rent, plus everything else on top.
Then again, I'm glad my mind doesn't work like that.

 

[spitfire]

Here's a search near me. 113k is definitely at the higher end but there's quite a few at 80+

Chiselling bastards

Search Results | The Arch Company

www.thearchco.com

These people are fighting to keep them accessible for small business but I fear they are losing the battle.

Home - Guardians Of The Arches

Britain’s railway arches are being sold off by Network Rail, and thousands of small businesses like ours are in danger. We’re here to save them. Will you help us?

www.guardiansofthearches.org.uk

 

[Sue]

I know someone who ran a business out of some railway arches near London Fields. She moved maybe five or six years ago because the rent increased massively and it seemed they wanted to keep it increasing it while not actually carrying out repairs and stuff. (I had in my head it was TFL but Network Rail would make more sense -- there was some railway connection anyway.)

 

[spitfire]

I know someone who ran a business out of some railway arches near London Fields. She moved maybe five or six years ago because the rent increased massively and it seemed they wanted to keep it increasing it while not actually carrying out repairs and stuff. (I had in my head it was TFL but Network Rail would make more sense -- there was some railway connection anyway.)

May still have been Network Rail.

They had a policy that you have to give it back to them in exactly the same condition as they let it to you, so all fixtures and fittings, flooring etc. has to be gone.

But they were notorious for never ever responding to any tenant issues.

 

[ska invita]

business rates are down but rents are up....money that would go the council goes to private landlords

 

[blossie33]

On the subject of businesses in the arches, I don't know if anyone wants to donate to this worthy cause to make some arches community owned, there is still money needed by the end of today.

Community Owned Arches in Hackney!

Let's take the arches of JC Motors, Signature Brew E8 and Tripspace Yoga & Dance into community ownership to keep them safe forever!

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

 

[spitfire]

On the subject of businesses in the arches, I don't know if anyone wants to donate to this worthy cause to make some arches community owned, there is still money needed by the end of today.

Community Owned Arches in Hackney!

Let's take the arches of JC Motors, Signature Brew E8 and Tripspace Yoga & Dance into community ownership to keep them safe forever!

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

Thanks blossie. Dropped a 5er in the pot.

 

[blossie33]

Thanks blossie. Dropped a 5er in the pot.

Did you get an email this morning - they hit the target great news!

 

[spitfire]

Did you get an email this morning - they hit the target great news!

I did. Was just about to post it. Thanks for the info. Every little helps!

 

[Fozzie Bear]

I’m usually the last person to diminish people’s protests on the grounds that there are more important things happening in the world. But c’mon.

 

[klang]

Yawn

 

[Sue]

Dogs should surely be on leads anyway. Saying that, the whole 'respect for the nature reserve, the dead and their relatives' thing doesn't really seem to stack up with this:

Abney Park to host up to three events a week as ‘compromise’ reached following residents’ objections

Locals had raised concerns over potential disturbances for neighbours and wildlife

www.hackneycitizen.co.uk

Fwiw, imo dogs should be on leads and the events stuff shouldn't be happening.

 

[Sue]

London Fields earlier.

 

[andysays]

Anyone live in Cazenove ward?

Message from Acting Director of Legal, Democratic & Electoral Services & Monitoring Officer

The Returning Officer has today (05.12.23) published a notice of election for the vacancy in Cazenove ward. This confirms that the election will take place on Thursday, 18 January 2024.

 

[blossie33]

Anyone live in Cazenove ward?

I think marty21 might do?

 

[marty21]

I think marty21 might do?

I think I'm in the Springfield Ward - not actually sure I'm only aware when there is an election.

 

[blossie33]

I think I'm in the Springfield Ward - not actually sure I'm only aware when there is an election.

I'm in Springfield, one of the only two Conservative wards in Hackney, Orthodox Jewish Councillors - does that ring a bell with you

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Any news on the reason for the vacancy? I am obviously hoping it is not nonce-related this time.

I lived in Cazenove Ward until about 10 years ago. Stamford Hill West now.

 

[marty21]

I'm in Springfield, one of the only two Conservative wards in Hackney, Orthodox Jewish Councillors - does that ring a bell with you

no , I'm going to have to look it up

eta - Lea Bridge Ward

 

[Fozzie Bear]

no , I'm going to have to look it up

You'll be Lea Bridge I reckon? East of Lower Clapton Road iirc?

 

[Fozzie Bear]

Any news on the reason for the vacancy? I am obviously hoping it is not nonce-related this time.

Ah it's because the new mayor was a Cazenove Cllr and is standing down from that. Fair enough.

 

[marty21]

Ah it's because the new mayor was a Cazenove Cllr and is standing down from that. Fair enough.

no scandal ffs

 

[andysays]

Ah it's because the new mayor was a Cazenove Cllr and is standing down from that. Fair enough.

Makes sense

 

[GarveyLives]

Condolences to all those impacted by the fatal shooting of The Late Lianne Gordon in Vine Close in Clapton, shortly before 6.30 p.m. yesterday evening. Two other people, a 20 year-old youth and a 16 year-old child, were also hospitalised with gunshot wounds.

(Source: as stated in image)

The Late Lianne Gordon​

Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has information about what happened, is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5811/05Dec.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

[marty21]

Very sad news , I often walk along that road , fairly close to where I live.

 

[Sue]

Very sad news , I often walk along that road , fairly close to where I live.

Yeah, likewise.

 

[GarveyLives]

A 16-year-old child has now been charged with the murder of the Late Lianne Gordon who was shot dead in Vine Close, Hackney, on 5 December 2023. The child has also been charged with the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin).

He will appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Monday 11 December 2023.

(Source: as stated in image)

The Late Lianne Gordon​

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forward by calling the incident room on 020 8345 3865, use 101 or message via ‘X’ @MetCC.

Alternatively people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, either online or by calling 0800 555 111.