Lambeth's plans to demolish Cressingham Gardens and other estates without the consent of residents

[ViolentPanda]

So what is the best case outcome? Judge agrees consultation was flawed and asks for it to be redone and that Financial models are produced/verified and show that refurb is viable?

That'd be nice.

 

[Greebo]

If interested in what Lambeth has attempted on this estate (and is attempting on others), next Saturday's event might be of interest.
Another Lambeth is Possible/ Sat 28th Nov

 

[Gniewosz]

Part 2 of judicial review write-up published today:
Court Report Part Two: Judicial review hears Lambeth Council downplayed voice of opposition to demolition

 

[Robert Langtry]

Greebo, tomorrow is Saturday the 21st. Your link is for the following Saturday.

 

[Greebo]

Greebo, tomorrow is Saturday the 21st. Your link is for the following Saturday.

It's been one of those months. Thanks for that. *goes back and edits*

The date on the link is correct, I just got time a bit foreshortened.

 

[editor]

Fantastic news!

Cressingham Gardens’ tenant wins High Court legal battle against Lambeth Council

 

[Winot]

Very good news. I hope (but doubt) that Lambeth will learn lessons from this.

Are they likely/able to appeal, does any one know?

 

[editor]

Very good news. I hope (but doubt) that Lambeth will learn lessons from this.

Are they likely/able to appeal, does any one know?

Whichever way you look at it, it's a major fucking blow for their "oooh look at us we're a touchy-feely co-op council" propaganda.

I wouldn't be surprised if they do appeal though.

 

[Belushi]

Good news, well done Cressingham residents!

 

[Crispy]

Excellent news

 

[teuchter]

Well done Cressingham people.

 

[snowy_again]

Great news!

 

[SpamMisery]

Good luck with the second round of consultations!

 

[299 old timer]

Excellent news!
Obvious to say, but keep up the good work and keep alert - this council is not to be trusted, as the arrogant and shoddy approach to the "regeneration" of Cressingham clearly illustrates.

 

[buscador]

Brilliant news!

 

[MrSki]

Court Report Part Three: "Show-stopping" memo was not promised financial analysis

Is this good news?

 

[shaman75]

Residents are celebrating a victory against their local authority landlord after a judge quashed its unlawful decision to demolish up to 300 homes at the High Court.

Lambeth Council was said to have “nobbled” its own Cabinet committee by calling off a consultation on refurbishment of Cressingham Gardens Estate in Tulse Hill, without carrying out the proper financial analysis.

In court, the council admitted deliberately downplaying the voice of opposition to the redevelopment of the “congenial, low crime” 1970’s estate, in a town hall report summarising residents’ views. The local authority left out resident feedback including on proposed alternative funding strategies, which it claimed were “not pertinent”.

Breaking news: Lambeth demolition decision quashed

 

[gaijingirl]

This is fantastic news. So pleased for you all.

 

[shakespearegirl]

That is brilliant news!

 

[T & P]

Superb news! Congratulations to all residents.

 

[editor]

I think I'm better merge threads here as it's going to get confusing

 

[Brix69]

Court Report Part Three: "Show-stopping" memo was not promised financial analysis

Is this good news?

Reading through this report makes clear the deception and downright bullsh*t of Lambeth's 'cooperative council' claim. The fact that councillors can act in this way without censure is totally wrong.
Congratulations to the people who stood up to the dishonesty and blight they've imposed on local residents.

 

[Dan U]

Good work everyone involved with this!

 

[shygirl]

Fantastic news, well done! Good luck with the next stages.

 

[ViolentPanda]

Excellent news!
Obvious to say, but keep up the good work and keep alert - this council is not to be trusted, as the arrogant and shoddy approach to the "regeneration" of Cressingham clearly illustrates.

We're already circulating the "don't get complacent" message to the troops. Even if Lambeth don't appeal the judgement, we're going to have to keep a close eye on them with regard to re-consulting.

 

[Tolpuddle]

Nice to see Lambeth being fucked

 

[friendofdorothy]

Congrats! what ever lambeth do next this - throws a huge spanner in their works and will hopefully give you all a break in the meanwhile.

 

[Greebo]

Congrats! what ever lambeth do next this - throws a huge spanner in their works and will hopefully give you all a break in the meanwhile.

Hope for the other estates as well.

BTW the need for fundraising isn't over.

 

[friendofdorothy]

Just seen CG on the BBC local news!

 

[sleaterkinney]

Great news.