Loughborough Junction regeneration project, inc. Farm site
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bimble
floofy
Yep I had a look too. Some good ideas around re shared workspace for cooking and tailoring , loads & loads of vagueness, no website for people to get in touch with. I really hope this thing is a success but that depends on local people finding something of value to get out of it as it unfolds.
Gramsci
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I am on the email list for info. They were collecting email addresses on the day. But yes website / blog would be good idea.
Agree about the vagueness. The architects are looking at design and involving local people in building the project.
Had some interesting chats with local people from the estate. Concerns about "gentrification" coming to LJ. A lot of people on estate use Brixton and feel they are getting pushed out of it. This is not about people being "bitter". Its something I hear a lot. Imo people have good grounds for thinking this.
And yes success will depend on local people finding something of value. There is general suspicion that Council projects like this will not do much for local people on the estate. That the Council wants the well off in the area like in Brixton. ( This is how its seen).
Gramsci
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A few other groups were there. Some who are part of the LJ Works project.
Tree Shepherd
Mission Kitchen. This is there website saying that they will be setting up in LJ. Heard mixed views on them.
Tree Shepherd
Mission Kitchen. This is there website saying that they will be setting up in LJ. Heard mixed views on them.
bimble
floofy
Well done - I'd forgotten the name, was googling forest enterprise etc.
He seemed really sound that bloke from Tree Shepherd, and lives locally, and understood very well the climate post-road closures etc.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
This group did attend a LJ Neighbourhood Planning Forum some time ago.
They want to convert the playing courts in Wickwood park/ open space for tennis.
Another project, whilst well meaning, had mixed reception.
One person said to me that tennis is what the Council want as it will attract the well off to LJ.
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
This group did attend a LJ Neighbourhood Planning Forum some time ago.
They want to convert the playing courts in Wickwood park/ open space for tennis.
Another project, whilst well meaning, had mixed reception.
One person said to me that tennis is what the Council want as it will attract the well off to LJ.
Tennis without 'boarders'? Do they mean 'borders' or have I completely missed the point?
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Think ur right. Do not have your eagle eye for spelling.
I googled the banner name and this came up. So I assume its there website:
Tennis lessons in south east London for children, adults and disabled.
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
This reminds me of the spelling mistake on Lambeth Council's regeneration sign outside "Southwycke House"
Why Lambeth should be regenerating a property in Southend-on-Sea heaven knows.
(SpamMisery - you'll probably need to trawl back 2 or 3 years to find that one!)
Why Lambeth should be regenerating a property in Southend-on-Sea heaven knows.
(SpamMisery - you'll probably need to trawl back 2 or 3 years to find that one!)
bimble
floofy
I think that this is where we're supposed to check in to find out more about the plans as they evolve, you can sign up to the mailing list here as well.
Project - Detail Meanwhile Space CIC
Project - Detail Meanwhile Space CIC
teuchter
je suis teuchter
Lambeth advertising for architect to take on this project
Architect sought for Loughborough Junction workspace
Architect sought for Loughborough Junction workspace
Rushy
basically a scrotum
June last year, isn't it?
teuchter
je suis teuchter
Oh yeah.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
It comes up at the LJ Neighbourhood Planning Forum.
The flats next to the Farm have been leafleted. As they will be next door it's to make sure they can raise any concerns they may have.
Apart from that it's grinding on slowly. The date seems optimistic to me.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
I been googling to try and find more info. I understand that meetings of the Steering Group are open to public to observe. I think there is a need for a website for the project. There is at moment no way to follow how the project is going and how to input comments.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Got this yesterday:
LJ WORKS PLANNING SUBMITTED!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED SO FAR
PLANNING REFERENCE: 17/00527/RG3
Please go online (Search planning applications | Lambeth Council) and use the reference 17/00527/RG3 to give your feedback to the project. So far we have had overwhelming support which we are ever grateful for. We are hoping to get a decision on the planning in May.
We will be giving further updates on the project as it progresses and will let you know when opportunities for getting involved come about. The first FREE training scheme, run by Tree Shepherd, is already underway. Get in contact with Candice from Tree Shepherd on 02036971538 or email candice@treeshepherd.org.uk to find out details and information on future training. Loughborough Estate residents will get preferential treatment for the training but it is likely there will be additional spaces so please register your interest.
We are about to start looking for a contractor for the project so we are ready to go if planning is granted. If you have any local recommendations for building contractors please reply to this email (tom@publicworksgroup.net) or call me on 07961443104 and let us know.
About LJ Works
A new affordable workspace project funded by the Mayor of London's Regeneration Fund with the potential to include a food business incubator, shared textiles workspace, co-working office and private studios on the Loughborough Farm site and the adjoining site currently occupied as a storage yard for Lambeth Housing.
The Loughborough Farm will remain and will be integrated with this hive of local industry creating an exciting space that brings craft, jobs, cooking and growing together. A steering group made up of local organisations has been set up to guide the project which is being led by Lambeth Council.
Thanks,
Tom Dobson
on behalf of 00 and public works
LJ WORKS PLANNING SUBMITTED!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED SO FAR
PLANNING REFERENCE: 17/00527/RG3
Please go online (Search planning applications | Lambeth Council) and use the reference 17/00527/RG3 to give your feedback to the project. So far we have had overwhelming support which we are ever grateful for. We are hoping to get a decision on the planning in May.
We will be giving further updates on the project as it progresses and will let you know when opportunities for getting involved come about. The first FREE training scheme, run by Tree Shepherd, is already underway. Get in contact with Candice from Tree Shepherd on 02036971538 or email candice@treeshepherd.org.uk to find out details and information on future training. Loughborough Estate residents will get preferential treatment for the training but it is likely there will be additional spaces so please register your interest.
We are about to start looking for a contractor for the project so we are ready to go if planning is granted. If you have any local recommendations for building contractors please reply to this email (tom@publicworksgroup.net) or call me on 07961443104 and let us know.
About LJ Works
A new affordable workspace project funded by the Mayor of London's Regeneration Fund with the potential to include a food business incubator, shared textiles workspace, co-working office and private studios on the Loughborough Farm site and the adjoining site currently occupied as a storage yard for Lambeth Housing.
The Loughborough Farm will remain and will be integrated with this hive of local industry creating an exciting space that brings craft, jobs, cooking and growing together. A steering group made up of local organisations has been set up to guide the project which is being led by Lambeth Council.
Thanks,
Tom Dobson
on behalf of 00 and public works
bimble
floofy
Latest on this major project (called LJ WORKS) as tweeted by Lambeth Council just now.
As far as I can make out this has now been 'called in' to cabinet because the preferred building contractor is saying that it will cost more than £1.7 to build.
The total funding secured for the entire project from the GLA (not just building but running it promotion etc) was £1.64.
The decision to give them the job anyway shows as 'for consultation' - I don't know what that means.
https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/documents/s90577/LJ Works Part 1.pdf
The Risk Assessment bit in the above (page 6 onward) is interesting. Particularly the repeated mention of a worry about LEMB reacting badly to the land being taken away from the estate.
Decision details:Decision - Procurement of building contractor for LJ Works | Lambeth Council
eta: Please could a kind passing mod change the title of this thread to include 'LJ WORKS' which is what the planned development is now called? FridgeMagnet editor ? thank you.
As far as I can make out this has now been 'called in' to cabinet because the preferred building contractor is saying that it will cost more than £1.7 to build.
The total funding secured for the entire project from the GLA (not just building but running it promotion etc) was £1.64.
The decision to give them the job anyway shows as 'for consultation' - I don't know what that means.
https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/documents/s90577/LJ Works Part 1.pdf
The Risk Assessment bit in the above (page 6 onward) is interesting. Particularly the repeated mention of a worry about LEMB reacting badly to the land being taken away from the estate.
Decision details:Decision - Procurement of building contractor for LJ Works | Lambeth Council
eta: Please could a kind passing mod change the title of this thread to include 'LJ WORKS' which is what the planned development is now called? FridgeMagnet editor ? thank you.
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bimble
floofy
"The project is the first of a series of regeneration projects planned in Loughborough Junction. Therefore, the quality of the design is paramount in setting a benchmark for change, as well as maintaining the confidence and support of the local community. Thus the quality : price evaluation for lead consultant/ design services was evaluated on a ratio of 60%:40%. As anticipated in the Gateway 2 report, the resulting design quality has enabled a more price-oriented approach to this subsequent main contractor tender (the subject of this report) i.e. 30% quality and 70% price."
Does that say, we are now prioritising cheapness, because the drawings were quite nice?
Does that say, we are now prioritising cheapness, because the drawings were quite nice?
Crispy
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Wrong budget, more like
Or rather, wrong brief for the budget
Given that the funding application was put together in 2 weeks, I am not particularly surprised
teuchter
je suis teuchter
If they have got a well thought out, practical design then this should be reflected in the average price they get back from contractors. It doesn't make sense to use it as a justification to then choose a contractor who will be cheap but do a crap job.
Crispy
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Well that's how I interpret their own words. It makes some sense. If you provide a design that's got very basic construction details, then you don't have to worry too much about the contractor's skill. Do something swanky or half-designed and the contractor has to bring more to the table.
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