Important Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM GUPRA
1. Security patrols
Today I met with Shaique and Supervisor from Enigma Security services.
The security patrols will be covering 2 weeknights and 1 night at the weekend
(variable nights) from 6pm to 2am and commencing next Tuesday 27/9/2016...
for three weeks.
They will focus mainly on the canalside and memorial area, stairwells and
Candle Street and White Tower Way but will also be checking courtyards.
To be more effective there will be two security guards instead of the one
originally planned. The cost will be divided between residents which for this
three week period will be approx. £4-6 per household (will be on our annual
service charge as a one off for the year).
Any future strategic planning of security will be fully discussed with residents
before any implementation and we will start to do this at our next GUPRA
general residents meeting on 9th November
2. St Dunstans and Stepney police ward panel meeting
On Wednesday 21/9/2016 I attended the above meeting which was good. The
new acting police Sergeant is very pro-active and a number of things are
happening. His promises and priorities to ward residents are; –
 High speed vehicles – measures already put in place include: signed
agreement with car hire firms; use of new speed guns; in discussion with
highways re traffic calming measures
 ASB – if we ring 101 there is a min-bus which can be deployed to the
area to move people on or arrest if appropriate (started last week
 Tackling Drug issues
The SNT will be working closely with the security and will also be doing more
patrols themselves on GUP, both in uniform or plain clothes.
It is important that we as residents work closely with the SNT. At the meeting
yesterday residents had provided photographic evidence of youths causing ASB
and also of a motorbike. We need to get number plates of suspicious cars so the
SNT can follow up, either by photo or writing the number and emailing over.
SNT should be contacted on 0208 721 2808 or by email on
StDunstans.SNT@met.police.uk
I will inform you the date of next ward panel meeting.
I have invited SNT to attend our general residents meeting in November to
discuss results, further developments and to answer any queries from residents.
We look forward to some peace and quiet being restored to GUP
Regards
Margaret
GUPRA Chair

Contents Insurance information - from Shaique

I attended a content insurance seminar recently, which was very interesting and something residents could take advantage of for their homes and personal belongings. East Thames is now working with 'My Home Insurance Scheme' who is providing a special contents insurance for all East Thames Tenants only, this went live on Monday;

Contact details: 0345 450 7288
Website: www.thistlemyhome.co.uk

Advantages
* Flexible regular premium payments, fortnightly or monthly by cash at any post office or pay zone outlet, monthly by direct debit, annually by cheque, postal order, debit or credit card
*Quick and easy to apply for cover over the phone or by requesting a form or a call back using the contact page.
*No Excess – you don’t have to pay the first part of the claim.
*There are no minimum property security requirements.
*All social housing tenants and residents of East Thames are eligible to apply regardless of tenure type.
*Cover is provided on a new for old basis with no deduction for wear and tear – except in respect of linen and clothing.
*Cover is offered in bands of £1,000 starting at £6,000 for tenants aged 60 and over and from £9,000 for all other tenants. The maximum sum insured available is £35,000.
*Cover includes Theft, Fire, Storm, Water Damage, Flood and Accidental damage to items such as hobs, sanitary ware such as toilets and washbasins as well as fixed glass in furniture, doors and windows.
*There is no quibble over bike thefts from car parks - which is great for bike owners - please ask for this additional service.

I hope you find the above useful.

Kind regards

Shaique

GUPRA GENERAL RESIDENTS MEETING

ATTENTION! 

GENERAL RESIDENTS MEETING  

DATE : WED 16^TH MARCH 

TIME:  7 – 8.30PM 

PLACE: HARFORD STREET MULTICENTRE
 

JOIN OUR GENERAL MEETING TO RAISE YOUR

 QUESTIONS TO EAST THAMES AND INTERSERVE

 SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT ISSUES

THAT CONCERN YOU EG. GATES, SECURITY,

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, CYCLICAL WORKS, ETC
 

LET’S NOT MOAN BUT HAVE OUR VOICES

HEARD AND GET ACTION!
 

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

 

Grand Union Place Residents Association (GUPRA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

BICYCLE MARKING EVENT

As part of our move to improve cycle security across the Capital, St Dunstans & Stepney Green NPT and Safer Transport Police,are offering free security marking and registration on the MPS preferred database, Bikeregister.com.

Security marking your bike deters potential thieves as your bike can be easily traced if it is stolen.

Cycle Marking Event at Stepney City Farm, off Stepney way on Saturday 06th February 2016 at 1pm – 2pm

Any questions please feel free to call the team on 0208 721 2808

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM EAST THAMES

Grand Union Place Cyclical Decoration (Redecoration of Communal Areas)

East Thames can confirm that Cyclical Decoration (redecoration of the communal areas) is about to commence on the estate from 25^th January 2016.

Our maintenance provider ‘Interserve’ has instructed K&M Decorating Ltd to carry out the cyclical decoration to all 7 blocks on the estate. This is a huge project which will take a few months to complete. The redecoration works will also include car park and street line markings. K&M decorating will write to you shortly before commencing works to your buildings, there will be a resident liaison officer on site to supervise the works and answer any questions/concerns that you may have.

K&M will set up their base at Coalstore/Gray Court courtyard and their working hours will be Monday to Saturday 8am- 5pm).  Works will commence at Mercer Court from the 25^th January 2016 and as the Contractors progress they will be writing to each block in advance to let you know the exact date of works for your block.

Please can residents remove any bikes chained to the stair rails and remove any prams and buggies stored under the stairs as soon as possible to ensure that the block is clear of any obstructions in order for the decorators to commence their work. Not removing these items will cause unnecessary delays to the redecoration works.     

 Please keep communal areas clear of personal items!

Please can residents remove their bikes, prams, buggies & shoes from all communal areas immediately. We have identified a number of blocks on the estate which are all currently in breach of health and safety regulations.

East Thames requires your co-operation to remove your personal items.

Please note that this message applies to everyone and all blocks on the estate. East Thames is taking this opportunity to remind residents of the communal area rules; Residents are not permitted to use the stair railings to lock their bikes or store any personal items such as buggies and prams under the staircase of your block. Please note that the communal areas which include the stairwells and landings must be kept clear at all times.

From the 25^th January 2016, East Thames will have no option but to remove any personal items belonging to residents from the communal areas. Our disposal of goods policy allows East Thames to remove any items (bicycles, prams & buggies) from the communal areas without the need to issue a notice (Please see notices in your block). If we have removed any items that belong to you there will be a collection charge applicable to the resident. Please can you remove any items that belong to you from the areas concerned immediately!    

Thank you for co-operation and understanding. 

"FAULT FIXERS" NEW PILOT PROJECT FOR REPAIR REPORTING
 

Our maintenance partner Interserve is piloting a new interactive way to report repairs and keep updated.

Faultfixers is phone App which allows residents to report communal repairs using their phone to scan a barcode which is linked to a particular area in the block.
 

The App allows you to take photos of the repair and residents will also receive job reference updates via the App. We are currently testing it out on a few blocks at Grand Union Place. Letters have been issued to the nominated blocks.  We hope to have more information at the next General Resident Meeting. Please use the App and try it out!