Say hello to Barratt Homes' 'Brixton Square' on Coldharbour Lane (old Cooltan site)
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hiraethified
If Lambeth are striking secret deals with Barratts to knock down council housing, that's one almighty headline story for the press, right there.
Mr Bim of Bar
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Not heard a word about any of this, at the meet the neighbours soirée last week, everyone seemed to love living in Brixton, all the flower beds intact, all the benches Intact, and no mention of any stolen bikes, and certainly no intimidation by anyone.
As for the estate opposite, we all knew it was there and it's certainly not a problem, I think it's just a wind up. And as for us wanting it knocked down that's laughable, there are no politician living here, mostly professional young people with huge mortgages, who seem to get along with anyone.
That's the kind of thing I might make up were I a Barratts salesmen attempting to make a sale to someone nervously eyeing the big bad barrier block across the way
teuchter
je suis teuchter
Can either of you offer some specific detail on the bad manners/self centred twattery that the new residents of BS have been guilty of, or is this all based on the "bloke in the cafe" conversation?
Earlier in the thread it seemed to be quite heavily stressed that the objection was to Barrats and the design of the block, rather than the residents. Has something happened to change this?
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hiraethified
Given how much I'm out and about in Brixton I do find it rather remarkable that I've only ever met one resident from BS.
Funnily enough, he had a very similar viewpoint to the one shygirl described above.
Please reread my previous post and observe the use of the word "if."
That's odd, but great news. Perhaps its one disgruntled resident. I have to say, the thing about youths pulling up flowers didn't ring true, just because, ime, the kids around here don't tend to do that kind of vandalism.
Perhaps we've both spoken to the same bloke, in a caff not far from you.
It was probably foxes. I know they get blamed for so much and the ones where i live are usually really well behaved but recently they have been going berserk.
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Can either of you offer some specific detail on the bad manners/self centred twattery that the new residents of BS have been guilty of, or is this all based on the "bloke in the cafe" conversation?
Its odd that you think it possible that one conversation with one person would form the basis of my views on this or any matter.
Can either of you offer some specific detail on the bad manners/self centred twattery that the new residents of BS have been guilty of, or is this all based on the "bloke in the cafe" conversation?
Its odd that you think it possible that one conversation with one person would form the basis of my views on this or any matter.
SarfLondoner
KenDoddsDadsDogsDead.
I would think there are a lot more people living there now as opposed to a couple of months back.
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hiraethified
I've never seen anyone clamber over those tall metal security gates, and I'm often walking around at all hours. I've never seen them left open either.
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hiraethified
I met him in the Dogstar one night. Mid 30s dark hair, City look. "Excitable."
No, late 50's, balding, slightly nervy type. So, that means that 2 people have reported similar concerns/gripes.
critical1
All views expressed are definitely my own.
It is TRUE I have been handed some documents from inside Lambeth the c0-op Council??? will post later as have to verify them. Some very shady dealings, needs to be exposed in the public interest.
critical1
All views expressed are definitely my own.
Errr one resident I believe refused to move out of the way of a elderly disabled person in an electric wheelchair!! said there was plenty of room for them to go around him and his partner, it was beyond belief!!! really, I was present and it looked like he was coming out of "BS" sq.
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hiraethified
Please do because it's certainly never be mentioned at any residents' group meetings with the council (past the original speculation as part of the Future Brixton [pans which were swiftly forgotten).
critical1
All views expressed are definitely my own.
The ultimate plan, is to gentrify and dispatch council housing to Housing Associations this removes Lambeth from responsibility of social rents and moves to affordable rents.. maybe someone here more fluent on this can explain the difference as Lambeth now talks about affordable rents rather than SOCIAL!
Lambeth also seems to be desperate to sell off or do deals with anyone and everyone apart from locals who make up Co-Op Lambeth. co-op council should become corporate council.
Elections are looming time for CHANGE, not platitudes.
leanderman
Street Party: July 2
Social rents may be around 50 per cent or less of what private tenants would pay.
Affordable rents would be around 80 per cent of what private tenants would pay
Not sure what level housing associations go for
Strangerdanger
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Im sorry I find this story very hard to believe. First of all, how would anyone climb those gates without being noticed? Surely if attempted it would catch the attention of more than just the cctv? Secondly, as a resident of BS I have heard no cases of anything being stolen, and as someone stated up thread I was also at the christmas party and spoke to many people - none of whom mentioned any of this. None of whom had a single bad word to say about their new neighbourhood or development. Im pretty sure if there were people climbing over and stealing anything there would be notes from BRAM informing residents - just as there are signs about throwing cigarette butts off balconies.
There is ONE area of ONE flower bed that has been dug up about 3 times or so since I moved in in October. It looks like the case of a fox and due to the location thats what I always thought it was. And seriously, what kind of idiot would actually think they could have an entire estate knocked down because theyre unhappy with it when it was there before they moved in? Im not saying there arent stupid people out there, but this sounds like someone was trying to troll quite frankly.
This makes me really angry, because I've come today to wish everyone a happy new year and ONCE AGAIN there's another story attempting to make the residents here come across as snobby and rude.
There is ONE area of ONE flower bed that has been dug up about 3 times or so since I moved in in October. It looks like the case of a fox and due to the location thats what I always thought it was. And seriously, what kind of idiot would actually think they could have an entire estate knocked down because theyre unhappy with it when it was there before they moved in? Im not saying there arent stupid people out there, but this sounds like someone was trying to troll quite frankly.
This makes me really angry, because I've come today to wish everyone a happy new year and ONCE AGAIN there's another story attempting to make the residents here come across as snobby and rude.
cuppa tee
Well-Known Member
Same guy after a couple of months living in vibrant Brixton ?
You could be right, this guy could be out to cause trouble. He was adamant that it was kids pulling up flowers, etc, even tho' I said that's rare for kids to do that here.
Hmmm, I'll do a little digging, pardon the pun. Good to know that most people are happy in their new home. happy new year to you too, strangerdanger. BTW, when I mentioned bad manners, it wasn't in relation to BS, it was an observation of some of the behaviour of the well-heeled new-comers. Guess its me being a bit hatey and prejudiced.
Bloke in caff said that likely plan is to knock down Southwyck House but leave the Moorlands Estate as it is. How very fucking considerate them...
Strangerdanger
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It just sounds so strange to me! I spoke to 5 or 6 people at the party and everyone had nothing but good things to say. I would like think if there were any issues of that sort though, they would let residents know. I would be well pissed off if there was intimidating behaviour and theft and management didnt let me know...especially as there are signs up for other things... AND I have loads of chats with Michael (the concierge) - surely something would come out?
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
If you're in a house-share, that's a living situation that is, by its' very nature, transient, so not surprising.
Speak for yourself. IME most of the people I grew up with always thought in terms of our community. perhaps it's a function of our environments.
Carbolic and floorbrush are over yonder. Knock yourself out!
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
Isn't this the same shit Brad the Sad from Brixton Green was chatting last year - that he'd "heard" this?
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
They've probably been talking to Brad, or a couple of the local "there's too much social housing in my ward" councillors.
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
