Sunday, June 27, 2010

Dibdin House: Planning Application

Pathmeads, the managers of Dibdin House, have filed a planning application to convert the "disused" creche into a flat.

We have asked for more details on this application. From our reading the application is fundamentally flawed - not least that the creche is actually a community hall and the suggestion that it hasn't been used for around eight years is incorrect (because we held meetings in it just a few years ago).

We'll keep you informed ...

Alastair

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Friday, June 25, 2010

JPS Planning Application: Decision Date

Back in March we reported that a planning application had been submitted by the JPS School to build several new stories on top of the existing building on Andover Place.

A decision date has now been set for the application - the committee will hear it on 8th July at City Hall.

You can find out more about the application (and comment on it) by clicking here.

Lee

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Maida Vale Area Forum

Last week was the regular Maida Vale Area Forum, where local residents have the opportunity to talk about our area and get involved with the decision making process at the Council.

A good turnout by Maida Vale residents enabled us to have a particularly good discussion at the end of the forum regarding this year's Community Fund for the area. The Council have again allocated a proportion of money for Maida Vale - less than the amount of the last two years (which was £100,000) as a result of the economic downturn, but still a sum that should be able to make a difference for residents (£50,000).

So far, the only commitment we've made is the continuation of the hanging baskets which have proven so popular in the last year. That leaves approximately £35,000 to spend going forward - and we chatted through what to do with the residents last week.

There is no rush to spend this money so, if you have any views, please do get in touch at maidavale@maidavaleconservatives.com.

Lee and Alastair

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Monday, June 21, 2010

Maida Vale Tube: Proposal to reduce ticket office opening hours

We've heard on the grapevine that London Underground may reduce the opening hours of the ticket office at Maida Vale station.

We beleive the proposal is to move to opening hours of:

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 10.30am
Saturday 11am - 1.30pm
Sunday 2.30pm - 4pm

This would contrast with the current situation where the ticket offices are open most of the day.

Clearly, there is a balance to be struck here - most people now prefer to use the machines to re-load, meaning less work for the offices themselves. That said, it is important that any reductions do not materially affect the ability of people to travel.

What do you think? We would be genuinely interested to know how local residents feel about this proposal. E-mail maidavale@maidavaleconservatives.com to give us your views.

Lee

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Tollgate Gardens: Residents Meeting

Just a short note to say that we'll be holding a meeting on Tollgate Gardens on Monday to discuss the current status of the proposed regeneration.

Architects have been working on potential plans for Tollgate since they were selected a number of months ago. At the same time, there has been a number of consultations with local residents about if/what they would like to see change on their estate. Whilst it is fair to say that there has been a healthy debate on the issues, we are really glad to see people getting involved in the process and having their say.

Cllr Philippa Roe, the Councillor in charge of Housing for the City of Westminster will also be in attendance, as will local residents who have been involved in the process so far.

Alastair

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