Category: News

Blenheim Gardens RMO is working in Partnership with Repowering London on considering options for decarbonising properties and the estate.

We are working together to explore options for retrofit on the estate.  By retrofit we mean renovating and upgrading homes so that they need less energy to heat and stay warm, which means cheaper energy bills, greater comfort, and lower carbon emissions.

To understand your view, we have developed the following survey for your completion;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUgvvu8p7zdaNJL3f9mbbWgsXgPEFt0JnCAW7Xdt-hQ1dirA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you complete this survey by Wednesday 13th December  2023;  You will have the option to enter a random prize draw for a £100 shopping voucher.   In order to enter this prize draw, you will need to provide contact details and consent to be contacted in the event that your name is drawn.

For more information on Repowering London, please visit www.repowering.org.uk

Please contact the RMO and or Omar, copied into this email, if you have any questions.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to support the research associated with this project.

Blenheim Gardens RMO have arranged a residents meeting with Cllrs and the members of the LTN team.

This will be a residents / local business meeting hosted in the Community Hub, 23 Prague Place, only and will unfortunately not be aired online due to the challenges this will present such a meeting.

The meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 29^th November 2023 @ 6:30PM.

It has been a real challenge getting to this point and so we need to ensure good attendance, whatever your views are on the LTN.

We hope you’re able to attend the meeting!

We would like to share with you a link to Lambeth Council that highlights a range of different support that is available to tenants within Lambeth. There is energy saving advice, food vouchers, support with homelessness and much more!

Cost of living, money and debt | Lambeth Council

Through out the festive period, Blenheim Gardens will be altering the times we’re open. for more information, please see below.

Friday 15th December 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM – Closing early due to Staff Christmas lunch

25th December 2023 – Closed (bank holiday)

26th December 2023 – Closed (bank holiday)

27th December 2023 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

28th December 2023 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

29th December 2023 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Monday 1st Jan 2024 – Closed (bank holiday)

Tuesday 2nd Jan 2023 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Wednesday 3rd Jan 2023 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Thursday 4th Jan 2023 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Friday 5th Jan 2024 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Full service 9:00AM – 5:00PM commences on Monday 8^th January 2023

Throughout the festive period, Blenheim Gardens Out of hours repairs service commences at 4:00 PM. Contractors and their contact details are listed below:

Electrical Repairs – RMA Stewarts – 07891 885 774

Gas Boiler and Hot water – Smith and Byford – 0800 091 2140

Leaks and Drainage – TWDrainage – 0800 121 6122

Blenheim Gardens would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2024!

Blenheim Gardens RMO has published its annual report for 2022/23. The report highlights a number of different achievements that Blenheim Gardens has attained throughout the year. Please take your time and go though the report for some fantastic updates about what’s happening on your estate! Please click HERE to read the report.

Blenheim Gardens has some important dates for the diary coming up over the summer months!

RMO Fun Day – Saturday 5^th August 2023 – 11:00AM – 4:00PM

Fun filled day for all the family. Community BBQ, face painting, raffle, rodeo and much more.

CEFL Summer Camp – 24^th July 2023 – 25^th August 2023

Summer camp for kids between 7 and 16 years old! 25 days of pure activities.

BGRMO and CEFL Seaside Trip to Camber Sands – Saturday 26^th August 2023 Available to all Blenheim RMO residents. 70 spaces available on first come first served basis. Let us know if you’re interested in attending before Monday 8^th August 2023.

For more information about the actions and changes in social housing, four million homes has a great website with up to date information! Click here to go to the website; Four Million Homes – Knowledge and action for change in social housing

Hi Residents, Blenheim Gardens latest newsletter for July 2023 is now available to read! The newsletter gives you all the latest information about whats going on around the estate and local area. Please click the following link; https://www.bgrmo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/new-draft.pdf

New measures will affect elections and the way people vote under legislation called the Elections Act 2022.

VOTER ID

Lambeth voters will need to show photo ID when voting in person.

This will be from May 2023 for local elections and UK Parliamentary by-elections, and from October 2023 for UK Parliamentary elections. There are no scheduled elections in Lambeth until May 2024.

Acceptable forms of photo ID are:

• PASSPORT issued by UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, EU/EEA state or Commonwealth country
• UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or EU/EEA DRIVING LICENCE (including provisional licences)
• BIOMETRIC IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT
• ID card bearing Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS CARD)
• Ministry of Defence Form 90 (DEFENCE IDENTITY CARD)
• BLUE BADGE
• NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD issued by an EU/EEA state
• OLDER PERSON’S BUS PASS
• DISABLED PERSON’S BUS PASS
• OYSTER 60+ CARD
• FREEDOM PASS

Only original documents will be accepted.  Expired photo ID is permitted, provided the photograph still looks like you. The name on your ID must match your name on the electoral register.

If you don’t have photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

ACCESSIBILITY AT ELECTIONS

Returning Officers will need to make it easier for disabled voters to vote independently.

• Electors will be able to choose anyone aged over 18 to assist them with voting.
• Extra equipment at polling stations will be available, such as large print sample ballot papers, magnifiers, additional seating and pencil grips.
• Election staff will receive updated training.

POSTAL & PROXY VOTING

From October 2023:

• Voters will be able to apply for postal and proxy votes through a new online service. 
• Postal voters will need to make a new application every three years.
• Proxy voters will only be able to be proxy for a maximum of two people.
• The number of postal votes an individual can hand in at a polling station will be limited.
• Political parties and campaigners will be banned from handling completed postal votes.

OVERSEAS BRITISH CITIZENS

From January 2024 the 15-year registration limit for British citizens living abroad will be removed.  All British citizens living abroad who have previously lived in the UK will have the right to vote at UK Parliamentary elections. 

VOTING SYSTEM FOR MAYORAL ELECTIONS

Voting at mayoral elections will change from the ‘Supplementary Vote System’ to ‘First Past the Post’.  Voters will have one vote on mayoral ballot paper instead of the current first and second choice. This will be in place at the GLA elections in May 2024.

EU CITIZENS VOTING AND CANDIDACY RIGHTS

EU citizens (excluding Ireland, Cyprus and Malta) will no longer automatically be entitled to register to vote and stand for election.

Two groups of EU citizens will retain their rights:

• EU citizens with ‘retained rights’ who were UK residents before 1 January 2021.
• Qualifying EU citizens from countries with reciprocal voting agreements – Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

The changes will apply to local elections in England. EU citizens cannot vote or stand as candidates at UK Parliamentary elections.

These changes will not take effect until after the May 2024 GLA elections. Electoral Services will contact all Lambeth EU citizens when the changes are implemented.

Find out more about the Elections Act at www.lambeth.gov.uk/vote or phone our Helpline on 020 7926 2254.

Blenheim Gardens RMO would like to inform you of the launch webinar of the Four Million Homes project on Wednesday 19th April at 15:00 – 16:30.

Four Million Homes is a catalyst for change in social housing for more than four million households in England.

While some landlords provide excellent services and engage well with residents, there are others who do less well.

Four Million Homes will provide free knowledge, guidance and training on residents’ rights and how to work together to achieve  homes and neighbourhoods that are well maintained, clean, and safe.

Find answers to your questions, bite-sized help videos, or sign up for free online and in-person training at the launch webinar: https://www.fourmillionhomes.org/

Four Million Homes is funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the end of March 2025.