Meter Readings - how to

From the BEO:

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Meter Readings

Most residents are aware that some electricity meters are not accessible to them, and a meter reading has to be requested via the Property Services Desk (corridor blocks). Unfortunately, during lock down this was one of the non-essential jobs that the Property Services team had not been carrying out.

Given the lifting of some restrictions by the Government and recognising that usage has changed for most, we will now resume meter readings in a restricted manner.

All requested readings will be carried out on one day per month for the whole estate, and then emailed to the resident concerned. This will be the second Wednesday of every month.

Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to read your meter more than once a quarter. Please make this request via the Property Services Desk in the normal way.

If your energy provider requires more regular meter readings, the Estate Office would be happy for them to take the readings themselves.

Please have them contact reception.

See the RCC on YouTube

The Residents' Consultation Committee (RCC) is an information gathering body which supports the decision making body, the Barbican Residential Committee (BRC).

The RCC members are appointed by residential groups such as house groups.  The BRC members are elected councilors.

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Invitation to Attend Barbican Residents' Consultation Committee
Monday 30 November 5.30pm

Dear Residents

Please click here for the agenda and link to the next Barbican Residents' Consultation Committee meeting on Monday 30 November at 5.30pm.

This meeting will be broadcast via YouTube.

Fire Exits - Keep them clear

Another reminder from the BEO:

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Keep Communal Areas & Fire Escapes Free

Common parts, which include lift lobbies, balconies, corridors and staircases, should be kept clear at all times and they should not be used for storage.

Access: All access routes including stairs, hallways, walkways and balconies in communal areas must be kept clear at all times. The design of some properties incorporates an emergency exit route, for example across the balconies or through a wooden panel. Where these emergency exit routes are shared between properties, residents must ensure these routes are kept free from obstruction and security measures such as locks must not be added onto them.

Items in Communal Areas

The City reserves the right to remove any items left or disposed of in the communal areas without limitation should they be causing a fire risk or block access/exit routes.

Mobility Scooters, Prams, Buggies and Bicycles: All equipment must be stored within the resident’s home or car park wherever possible. If they must be stored within the communal area, they are not allowed to be stored in the escape routes from the premises or block access through the communal access routes. 

Please speak to your House Officer if you have any questions.

If you have any questions, please ask your House Officer

House Group contacts & numbers

From the Ben Jonson House Group Committee: 

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BEN JONSON HOUSE GROUP 
Useful Contacts for BJH Residents

House Group

To contact us directly ben.jonson.hg@gmail.com

To find information concerning BJH http://bjhg-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

House Officer (BEO)

Sheila Delaney Sheila.Delaney@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Security concerns/ unacceptable podium activities
i.e. Bikers, Skateboarders, Free runners doing potential damage

Barry Ashton (BEO Security) 0207 029 3920

Barry.Ashton@cityoflondon.gov.uk

For a more urgent response use Barbican Arts Centre 24/7 security number

0207 382 7308

City of London Police 020 7601 2222‬

City Residents Meeting - 2nd Dec - via Zoom!

From the City via the BEO:

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City Resident Meeting - Virtual
2 December



This special online meeting is for all City residents to join. The session will offer you the chance to hear from senior Officers at the City of London Police and the City of London Corporation.
Topics will include:

• the City Corporation’s response to COVID-19
• the City Corporation's work on equality and diversity
• Climate Action

There will be an opportunity to post questions to the panelists during the session

WHEN - Wednesday 2 December 2020, 6-7.30pm
WHERE - The session will be run online – to sign up please register using the link: City-wide residents meeting Zoom link

When registering, you will be asked to submit any issues or questions you would like to see addressed at the meeting. Residents who submit issues which are not discussed at the meeting will receive an individual response soon after the meeting.

After registering, you will be sent a unique link to join the meeting.

If you have any issues related to accessing the online session or prefer to view this invitation in a different format, please email: residents@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Minutes of the meeting will be available online six weeks after the session.

Window Cleaning: how it works

From the BEO

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Window Cleaning

The window cleaning for the flats is completed every 6 weeks, with the abseil clean carried out every three months. The window cleaners will clean the following areas:

• External glazing for flats for windows and doors
• Both faces of glazing for privacy screens
• Balcony screens and both faces of glazing in communal areas

The window cleaning schedule for 2020 is on the website, and on the notice boards. If you spot any shortcomings in standards regarding window cleaning, or you believe the contractors have missed your windows, please ensure you report this to your House Officer within 5 working days of your scheduled clean.

Please don’t wait until AGMs and House Group Meetings to raise issues. This will give the contractor the opportunity to return and rectify the issue.

Reporting issues promptly enables us to address deficiencies in line with our Service Level Agreement.

Please ensure that you leave your balcony glass and privacy screens accessible for the window cleaners. This will enable them to clean your windows without moving your personal property. If this is not done, we cannot guarantee that your windows will be cleaned.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Need a new key? Don't use local locksmith!

From the BEO:

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Barbican Keys

If you need replacement ASSA keys, please do order them from reception.

Cut keys from local locksmiths won’t be genuine ASSA keys and often get stuck in locks and cause problems.

Please click here for further details and click on the keys tab.