Have YourSay
South Kilburn ‘alive with opportunity!’ | ISSUE 23 FEB-MARCH 2014
www.skpartnership.net South Kilburn Trust
Clean Bandit’s Music Industry Masterclass
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Page 6-7
Regeneration Update
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If you have difficulties reading Connect SK please contact us on 020 7328 1199 or email: [email protected]
If you have difficulties reading Connect SK please contact us on 020 7328 1199 or email: [email protected]
CONNECT SK | ISSUE 23 FEBRUARY-MARCH 2014
Welcome
I’ve now been in my new role about four months and have found myselfattached to South Kilburn. I haven’t worked anywhere before where there is such enthusiasm and positivity about the future, despite thechallenges many people face.
The South Kilburn Trust is your local charity. We are a new team, andour role is to support residents, groups, organisations and businesseswho want to make positive changes in South Kilburn. And in case youhaven’t notice, we’ve dropped the N from our name so people stop calling us “sk(i)nt”.
This magazine is evolving, and it will start to look a bit differentthis year, with loads more that we hope you’ll want to read and knowabout. And with more online too. One of our residents, Esther Bromnick,wrote one of the articles with her recipe for Potato Pizza, and we’dlove to have more people writing their own stuff too.
And on pages 6 and 7 you’ll hear people telling us what they love aboutthe area and what they’d like to change. Many of you will feel likeyou’ve had enough consultation to last a lifetime, but it’s the only waywe know if we’re on track. And once we say what we’re going to do, we’lldo it. We’d like to build trust.
Thank you to everyone who took part in producing this month’s magazine, from local residents to Mary Arnold, who’s been a great advocate for South Kilburn, to Clean Bandit - a number one in the music charts forthe South Kilburn based band - and to the young people at the OK Club. We hope you all enjoy the read and feel free to let us know what you think.
The talented quartet – who write and record their music in the Brent Council-funded meanwhile project – stormed to top spot with 163,000 sales.The band, brothers Jack and Luke Patterson, Grace Chatto and Neil Amin-Smith, have worked with a number of music production trainees from the community.
Their most recent trainee Nicky B Cyslin now has a publishing deal with Sony ATV. Another collaborator Makeda Moore has a development deal, while locals, Kandaka Moore and Rhys Dennis featured on the band’s track A&E and video. (check it out www.cleanbandit.com).
South Kilburn Studios music act Clean Bandit have shown a clean pair of heels to the rest of the official UK charts – hitting Number One with their single Rather Be.
New Café Opening
Situated in the Carlton Centre, the ‘Concord Café’ is loyal to its name creating a warm-hearted, homely and neighbourly atmosphere where everyone can leave having learned something new. Berbers, Turks, Romans, Arabs, the French and the Spanish have all influenced Algerian cuisine. The The National Algerian Centre (NAC) team has carefully created the menu to include this diversity with fresh homemade foods. You can try our Turkish-named “Chorba” soup which resembles the Italian origin minestrone soup. We also serve Algeria’s national dish - Couscous with flavorsome traditional sauces. And for dessert you can indulge in Sweet Cigars, an Algerian delicacy with fresh mint tea.
CONCORD : Harmonious union between people, producing good understanding and peace.
They also provide outdoor catering, please contact Concord with details of your order: [email protected] Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Tues-Wed 9am-9pm
As part of the regeneration of South Kilburn, Brent Council are planning to install a Neighbourhood Heating System. Brent Officers are arranging a visit to a similar neighbourhood heating scheme in London in order for residents to find out more how it works in practice.
Transport will be arranged and the visit will be held at a weekend. Please email your name and your address to [email protected] by 20th February 2014 if you would like to come.
To find out more about the neighbourhood heating system, please go to :
www.brent.gov.uk/regeneration/south-kilburn-regeneration-programme/the-development-process/neighbourhood-heating-system/
Brent Ward Working is behind a Borough-wide initiative to provide free advice on benefit changes, budgeting, energy saving and IT skills.
To find out more come along to the first event at South Kilburn Studios on Monday 10th February from 10.30-3 pm. There will be a FREE delicious curry lunch, something exciting for the kids and experts to talk to. This is the first of a series of events across Brent, don’t miss out! Don’t miss out! For info call 07804 560 750
TURN TO PAGE 11 FOR GRACE CHATTO’S MASTERCLASS ON HOW TO MAKE IT IN MUSIC
Welcome
Looking forward, reflecting back
News
Have Your Say
A Visit to the OK Club
Regeneration Update
Local Dish of the Month
Clean Bandit’s Music Masterclass
Events Diary
Caren Owen, EditorWords by Daniel EvansPhotography by Kit OatesDesign by Dan Rolfe Johnson
Email: [email protected]: 020 7328 1199
South Kilburn Trust Community Resource CentreWilliam Dunbar House, Albert RoadKiburn NW6 5DE
Connect SK Issue 23 February-March 2014
Produced by Can Can Productions on behalf of South Kilburn Trust (the Trust). We reserve the right to use any photographs that have been taken at the Trust events, meetings and projects forthe Trust marketing and publicity purposes. The editor reserves the right to amend or shorten articles at her discretion.
The Editor of ConnectSk and South Kilburn Trust will aim to ensure that information printed in Connect SK is correct at time of going to press. However, The Editor cannot take responsibility for information contained in articles provided by third parties.
Mark Allan, Chief Executive, South Kilburn Trust
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Please connect with us and our ambassadors online through our social media outlets:
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NewsWelcome
2014 is another important year for South Kilburn residents, rebuilding homes and transforming the estate into a neighbourhood with streets and landscaping to upgrade the environment. And it’s exciting that the community’s long cherished plan to build a Healthy Living Centre and a new school are in the realms of reality now. Over the last years I have visited residents delighted with the quality and design of their new homes and now I rarely hear about ‘snagging’ problems.
2014 is an important year for me too. After 16 years representing Kilburn, I am standing down from Brent Council in the local election this May and passing the baton on to my colleagues who bring new energy and perhaps fresh ideas to support South Kilburn – the South Kilburn we made a council priority back in 1998.
Reflecting back, what stands out for me is the strong community - the activists and the quieter ones who look out for each other who came together and helped to win £50 million New Deal for Communities funding back in 2001, one of only 38 across the country to achieve this. Working with Brent Council and our partners and through all the changes and ups and downs, collectively we generated projects with over 60 community groups to deliver them and to improve people’s lives. Everyone knew that the poverty and despair were rooted in poor, often overcrowded housing, a neglected environment lacking local facilities including the secondary school which had closed, and high crime rates. The efforts of the community and their leaders have been immense, whether through community and Board meetings or the innovation and sheer hard work involved in initiatives like
It’s like any big family’s dinnertime. Little fingers are plucking at the foil-covered platters of steaming pizza before they’ve barely reached the table.
Big Jeronne Rudder is taking control of proceedings, just about. He calms the dozen or so hungry kids long enough to offer some words of thanks to God. A murmured ‘Amen’ ripples around and the free-for-all begins. He points to one of the plates. “This one is Halal,” he says.
OK Club on Denmark Road off Peel Precinct may on the face of it be a Christian organisation, but it’s clear they see the light of God through the kids here first and foremost. What unites them isn’t religion per se, (any is welcome) but their neighbourhood - South Kilburn.It’s Thursday evening and the Club is serving its weekly meal for some of its dozens of children.
“We try to give them something home-cooked as often as possible,” explains Charlene Hall, one of the club’s administrators. “Sometimes it’s only pizza, but the point is they have somewhere to be together in safety, getting some good nutrition.”
The youngsters certainly don’t seem low on energy. One, Ahmed Mohamed, 11, is horsing around with his mate, 13-year-old Hussein Mohamed. “It’s nice to be sitting with my friends,” he says. “We get something to eat and somewhere to hang out. We play football together. I love it here.”
As the Trust that runs OK Club owns its building, it won’t be affected by the major revamp planned for Peel Precinct. But like other community projects, it’s finding attracting funding challenging. The small matter of a broken boiler in the sports hall is a £4,000 problem it could do without with spring still far off. “It would be
Bobbies on Bikes, Community Consultants, Walking Talkers, Neighbourhood Charter, Community Careers, South Kilburn Football club, Concrete Canvas and South Kilburn Older People, to name but a few.Some of these and the original groups such as Neighbourhood Management co-ordination and Income and Employment are carrying on in the current South Kilburn Trust arrangements. Those original commitments to work with all the social landlords and partners towards a co-ordinated neighbourhood and to raise income by improving skills and employment are very much at the heart of the Trust’s work now and I believe paying dividends by bring resources and jobs and training to South Kilburn.
The New Deal funding and the associated Masterplan generated additional resources for high quality, award winning housing schemes which we all knew were fundamental to transforming the lives of people in South Kilburn - the construction rates are certainly bucking the national trend. The community is changing as some people, tenants and leaseholders alike, have moved on and new people are moving in, some in the private housing. We shouldn’t underestimate the pressures and the environmental disruption affecting long suffering residents who experience the dust, hoardings and congestion from construction work, new buildings in their backyard and less parking. Getting the feedback through community engagement must continue to be our priority.
South Kilburn streets align with Kilburn High Road, Kilburn Lane and Queens Park and Malvern Road and I believe it is important to make sure the neighbouring facilities, whether shops, businesses, leisure, sports and community facilities as well as health centres, schools, nurseries, colleges, libraries and parks are accessible and serve the community well, playing a big part in our ambitions for Kilburn.
By Kilburn Ward Cllr Mary Arnold
Looking forward reflecting back
A visit to the OK Club
The Oxford Kilburn Youth Trust has been helping the area’s kids since 1956.
Four days a week it’s a place for young people to be themselves in safety for free.
It has 10 full and part time staff. Some are volunteers, some give time in lieu of rent.
It costs around £100,000 a year to run – costs are met by funding and donations.
It’s a Christian organisation that welcomes youngsters of any background or religion.
fantastic to get some help with that,” adds Jeronne, “Even if someone with plumbing skills could donate some time just to have a look and give us a second opinion on whether we could fix it, that would help.”
Are you a plumber? Can you help OK Club with its boiler problem? Or would you like to make a donation instead? Get in touch on 0207 624 6292
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It’s a time of towering change for South Kilburn. Investment of £600m over 20 years is re-imagining its homes, precincts, parks and playgrounds for the families of the future.
But it is the communities of today – moulded by an estate that sprung from post-war hardships - that give this unique neighbour-hood its proud and vibrant character.In this special Have Your Say edition of Connect SK magazine, we’ve taken to the streets to ask our readers what they love most about South Kilburn… and what they’d see done differently.
The views have been candid. They reflect the triumphs – and imperfections – common to any community. Obvious among them is the desire to live in an environment of hope, fellowship, safety and achievement. The charity that publishes Connect SK – the South Kilburn Trust – shares these aspirations.Now it is asking readers how best it can help achieve them; whether through promoting employment, better health, youth services, education or community safety.Chief Executive Mark Allan said: “We want people to let us know what we need to be doing in the area over the next year. That way,
alongside other organisations working locally, we can do our best to help create lasting change for South Kilburn.
“The key thing is for people to get in touch – and we explain how in the pamphlet you’ll find in the pages of this issue of Connect SK. “Just tell us what you think, and if others agree and it’s actually possible, we’ll do it.”
Canterbury Road resident Dionne George, 33, said:
LoveI am an artist and I think South Kilburn Studios is a great creative resource for everybody to get involved with. The free workshops are so interesting. I love the fact the area is starting to develop in new and different ways.
ChangeIt would be good if people always felt safe in their community. Groups of youths can be unsettling. I’d like to see more community stewards patrolling.
Cecilia Mensah, 45, is the senior nursing officer at Granville Nursery, said:
LoveI’ve worked in this community for 20-plus years and I’m now seeing the children I knew when I first started now bringing their own families up and using the nursery. It’s nice to be part of that. It’s like growing up with them. It’s good that change and development is happening in South Kilburn. This community deserves it.
ChangeToo many families are waiting too long for new homes. I go out on home visits and see the circumstances some are living in. We need more and better social housing more quickly.
Alexander Nilere, 36, lives in Hereford House, said:
LoveIts accessibility for other parts of London. I’ve also really enjoyed getting involved with the K2K Radio station at South Kilburn Studios
ChangeThere could be more community projects and more being done to clean up drug dealing on the streets.
Resident Katrina Hamilton, 22, enjoys the services provided at Development and Learning Opportunities, Peel Precinct, said:
LoveDALO is fun. I love dancing there.
ChangeI’d make sure the sun shone every day!
Jamal Uddin, 29, is a lead youth worker at the Granville Youth Centre, said:
LoveThere are so many young people in this area with great talent who just want to connect and be together; to collaborate and put on shows and productions. Some will make careers of their talent.
ChangeI’d like people to be more open and friendly and to welcome each other into their lives. It would be good to see the community pulling together more.
Dylan Morgan, 14, of Carlton House, said:
LoveI love the OK club. That’s pretty much it.
ChangeThey’re taking down all the parks to build houses. In the parks that we do have we get told off for playing football. There is nowhere for us kids to go.
Children’s worker Stuart McTurk, of OK Club, 29, said:
LoveThe young people are great. They have a lot of life and energy. They can be challenging but fun to be with.
ChangeI’d like more and better communal areas in South Kilburn ‚ places for families to meet for a coffee and sit down. Places like the Peel Precinct need businesses.
Resident Mohammed Butt, 66, of Canterbury Court, said:
LoveI love the community, the closeness to the High Road and the transport. Plus my mosque is just around the corner. The people are very, very good. I’ve lived here for 15 years and I’m very happy.
ChangeThe potholes in the pavements.
Shaukat Ali, 30, of JBN Newsagent in the Peel Precinct, said:
LoveThe events for children in the Peel Precinct are good. Over Christmas there were two and people really liked them. I hope there will be more like that. There is plenty going on for the community in South Kilburn.
ChangeI think sometimes you can see drug use on the streets and public places; groups of people messing around. I think that is wrong. The public should feel able to support police work against this.
Have Your Say Call us on 020 73281199, complete the enclosed consultation letter, email; [email protected] or tweet; @SKNTrust
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Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court - Public Exhibition 17th October 2013
For more information please call the South Kilburn Regeneration Team on 020 8937 6482 or e-mail: [email protected]
Alison Brooks Architects
02Masterplan & Strategic Approach - Progress since the last public exhibition
Please give us your views on the proposed scheme.COMMENTS
Use this space to write your feedback. Indicate with the stickers elements of the design you like or dislike.
LIKE or DON’T LIKE
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South Kilburn Regenerationgort scott
LIKE or DON’T LIKE?
QUESTION 5:What do you think is most important for new housing?
Private outdoor spaces
Generously sized homes
Front doors onto streets
Light and views
Relate well to existing buildings
Inspiring architecture
Other - please leave a comment below.....
The design team have developed a scheme that aims to reinstate a historic route between Granville Road and St Augustine’s Church, reconnecting residents to the west of Gloucester House and Durham Court to St Augustine’s Church via a high quality public play space.
The buildings have been formed to maximise the potential of the site to create high quality public spaces and avoid building over the existing sewer shown on the image on the right with a red line. Private gated courtyards are proposed which could only be accessed by residents of the new homes through secure entrances.
During September 2013 The Council and the design team continued discussions with Thames Water regarding the possibility of building over the sewer.
The Council and the design team have been unable to agree acceptable terms with Thames Water to build over the sewer. This is a major constraint to the redevelopment. However, an alternative proposal has been developed that avoids needing to build over the sewer. See image on the right. This redevelopment option would result in the loss of two Category B trees at the north west of the site, along Cambridge Road. However, this redevelopment option would allow the two Category A trees within the site to be retained.
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Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court - Public Exhibition 17th October 2013
For more information please call the South Kilburn Regeneration Team on 020 8937 6482 or e-mail: [email protected]
Alison Brooks Architects
02Masterplan & Strategic Approach - Progress since the last public exhibition
Please give us your views on the proposed scheme.COMMENTS
Use this space to write your feedback. Indicate with the stickers elements of the design you like or dislike.
LIKE or DON’T LIKE
X
South Kilburn Regenerationgort scott
LIKE or DON’T LIKE?
QUESTION 5:What do you think is most important for new housing?
Private outdoor spaces
Generously sized homes
Front doors onto streets
Light and views
Relate well to existing buildings
Inspiring architecture
Other - please leave a comment below.....
The design team have developed a scheme that aims to reinstate a historic route between Granville Road and St Augustine’s Church, reconnecting residents to the west of Gloucester House and Durham Court to St Augustine’s Church via a high quality public play space.
The buildings have been formed to maximise the potential of the site to create high quality public spaces and avoid building over the existing sewer shown on the image on the right with a red line. Private gated courtyards are proposed which could only be accessed by residents of the new homes through secure entrances.
During September 2013 The Council and the design team continued discussions with Thames Water regarding the possibility of building over the sewer.
The Council and the design team have been unable to agree acceptable terms with Thames Water to build over the sewer. This is a major constraint to the redevelopment. However, an alternative proposal has been developed that avoids needing to build over the sewer. See image on the right. This redevelopment option would result in the loss of two Category B trees at the north west of the site, along Cambridge Road. However, this redevelopment option would allow the two Category A trees within the site to be retained.
Key Mansion Block
Terrace Block
Stacked Maisonettes
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Masterplan of massing option, aerial view from West
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St Augustine’s Church
St Augustine’sSports Centre
St Augustine’sCE High School
Princess Road
Cambridge Road Carlt
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Carlto
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Rudolph Road
Kilburn Park Road
Kilburn Park Road
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Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court - Public Exhibition 17th October 2013
For more information please call the South Kilburn Regeneration Team on 020 8937 6482 or e-mail: [email protected]
Alison Brooks Architects
02Masterplan & Strategic Approach - Progress since the last public exhibition
Please give us your views on the proposed scheme.COMMENTS
Use this space to write your feedback. Indicate with the stickers elements of the design you like or dislike.
LIKE or DON’T LIKE
X
South Kilburn Regenerationgort scott
LIKE or DON’T LIKE?
QUESTION 5:What do you think is most important for new housing?
Private outdoor spaces
Generously sized homes
Front doors onto streets
Light and views
Relate well to existing buildings
Inspiring architecture
Other - please leave a comment below.....
The design team have developed a scheme that aims to reinstate a historic route between Granville Road and St Augustine’s Church, reconnecting residents to the west of Gloucester House and Durham Court to St Augustine’s Church via a high quality public play space.
The buildings have been formed to maximise the potential of the site to create high quality public spaces and avoid building over the existing sewer shown on the image on the right with a red line. Private gated courtyards are proposed which could only be accessed by residents of the new homes through secure entrances.
During September 2013 The Council and the design team continued discussions with Thames Water regarding the possibility of building over the sewer.
The Council and the design team have been unable to agree acceptable terms with Thames Water to build over the sewer. This is a major constraint to the redevelopment. However, an alternative proposal has been developed that avoids needing to build over the sewer. See image on the right. This redevelopment option would result in the loss of two Category B trees at the north west of the site, along Cambridge Road. However, this redevelopment option would allow the two Category A trees within the site to be retained.
Key Mansion Block
Terrace Block
Stacked Maisonettes
Villa Block
No. of Storeys
Masterplan of massing option, aerial view from West
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Key Private
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Granville Road
St Augustine’s Church
St Augustine’sSports Centre
St Augustine’sCE High School
Princess Road
Cambridge Road Carlt
on Vale
Carlto
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Rudolph Road
Kilburn Park Road
Kilburn Park Road
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Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court - Public Exhibition 17th October 2013
For more information please call the South Kilburn Regeneration Team on 020 8937 6482 or e-mail: [email protected]
Alison Brooks Architects
02Masterplan & Strategic Approach - Progress since the last public exhibition
Please give us your views on the proposed scheme.COMMENTS
Use this space to write your feedback. Indicate with the stickers elements of the design you like or dislike.
LIKE or DON’T LIKE
X
South Kilburn Regenerationgort scott
LIKE or DON’T LIKE?
QUESTION 5:What do you think is most important for new housing?
Private outdoor spaces
Generously sized homes
Front doors onto streets
Light and views
Relate well to existing buildings
Inspiring architecture
Other - please leave a comment below.....
The design team have developed a scheme that aims to reinstate a historic route between Granville Road and St Augustine’s Church, reconnecting residents to the west of Gloucester House and Durham Court to St Augustine’s Church via a high quality public play space.
The buildings have been formed to maximise the potential of the site to create high quality public spaces and avoid building over the existing sewer shown on the image on the right with a red line. Private gated courtyards are proposed which could only be accessed by residents of the new homes through secure entrances.
During September 2013 The Council and the design team continued discussions with Thames Water regarding the possibility of building over the sewer.
The Council and the design team have been unable to agree acceptable terms with Thames Water to build over the sewer. This is a major constraint to the redevelopment. However, an alternative proposal has been developed that avoids needing to build over the sewer. See image on the right. This redevelopment option would result in the loss of two Category B trees at the north west of the site, along Cambridge Road. However, this redevelopment option would allow the two Category A trees within the site to be retained.
Key Mansion Block
Terrace Block
Stacked Maisonettes
Villa Block
No. of Storeys
Masterplan of massing option, aerial view from West
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Mansion Block Terrace Block Stacked Maisonettes Villa Block
Key Private
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St Augustine’sSports Centre
St Augustine’sCE High School
Princess Road
Cambridge Road Carlt
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Carlto
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Kilburn Park Road
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Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court - Public Exhibition 17th October 2013
For more information please call the South Kilburn Regeneration Team on 020 8937 6482 or e-mail: [email protected]
Alison Brooks Architects
02Masterplan & Strategic Approach - Progress since the last public exhibition
Please give us your views on the proposed scheme.COMMENTS
Use this space to write your feedback. Indicate with the stickers elements of the design you like or dislike.
LIKE or DON’T LIKE
X
South Kilburn Regenerationgort scott
LIKE or DON’T LIKE?
QUESTION 5:What do you think is most important for new housing?
Private outdoor spaces
Generously sized homes
Front doors onto streets
Light and views
Relate well to existing buildings
Inspiring architecture
Other - please leave a comment below.....
The design team have developed a scheme that aims to reinstate a historic route between Granville Road and St Augustine’s Church, reconnecting residents to the west of Gloucester House and Durham Court to St Augustine’s Church via a high quality public play space.
The buildings have been formed to maximise the potential of the site to create high quality public spaces and avoid building over the existing sewer shown on the image on the right with a red line. Private gated courtyards are proposed which could only be accessed by residents of the new homes through secure entrances.
During September 2013 The Council and the design team continued discussions with Thames Water regarding the possibility of building over the sewer.
The Council and the design team have been unable to agree acceptable terms with Thames Water to build over the sewer. This is a major constraint to the redevelopment. However, an alternative proposal has been developed that avoids needing to build over the sewer. See image on the right. This redevelopment option would result in the loss of two Category B trees at the north west of the site, along Cambridge Road. However, this redevelopment option would allow the two Category A trees within the site to be retained.
Key Mansion Block
Terrace Block
Stacked Maisonettes
Villa Block
No. of Storeys
Masterplan of massing option, aerial view from West
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8
4
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Mansion Block Terrace Block Stacked Maisonettes Villa Block
Key Private
Affordable
Sewer Runs
Granville Road
St Augustine’s Church
St Augustine’sSports Centre
St Augustine’sCE High School
Princess Road
Cambridge Road Carlt
on Vale
Carlto
n Val
e
Rudolph Road
Kilburn Park Road
Kilburn Park Road
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Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court - Public Exhibition 17th October 2013
For more information please call the South Kilburn Regeneration Team on 020 8937 6482 or e-mail: [email protected]
Alison Brooks Architects
02Masterplan & Strategic Approach - Progress since the last public exhibition
Please give us your views on the proposed scheme.COMMENTS
Use this space to write your feedback. Indicate with the stickers elements of the design you like or dislike.
LIKE or DON’T LIKE
X
South Kilburn Regenerationgort scott
LIKE or DON’T LIKE?
QUESTION 5:What do you think is most important for new housing?
Private outdoor spaces
Generously sized homes
Front doors onto streets
Light and views
Relate well to existing buildings
Inspiring architecture
Other - please leave a comment below.....
The design team have developed a scheme that aims to reinstate a historic route between Granville Road and St Augustine’s Church, reconnecting residents to the west of Gloucester House and Durham Court to St Augustine’s Church via a high quality public play space.
The buildings have been formed to maximise the potential of the site to create high quality public spaces and avoid building over the existing sewer shown on the image on the right with a red line. Private gated courtyards are proposed which could only be accessed by residents of the new homes through secure entrances.
During September 2013 The Council and the design team continued discussions with Thames Water regarding the possibility of building over the sewer.
The Council and the design team have been unable to agree acceptable terms with Thames Water to build over the sewer. This is a major constraint to the redevelopment. However, an alternative proposal has been developed that avoids needing to build over the sewer. See image on the right. This redevelopment option would result in the loss of two Category B trees at the north west of the site, along Cambridge Road. However, this redevelopment option would allow the two Category A trees within the site to be retained.
Key Mansion Block
Terrace Block
Stacked Maisonettes
Villa Block
No. of Storeys
Masterplan of massing option, aerial view from West
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St Augustine’s Church
St Augustine’sSports Centre
St Augustine’sCE High School
Princess Road
Cambridge Road Carlt
on Vale
Carlto
n Val
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Rudolph Road
Kilburn Park Road
Kilburn Park Road
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As part of the regeneration of South Kilburn, the installation of a Neighbourhood Heating System is being considered. This is a cheaper and more efficient way of producing heat and hot water for new properties in South Kilburn. The energy centre for the Neighbourhood Heating System is proposed to be located in the southern part of the Gloucester House and Durham Court redevelopment site, located at basement level.
The Council is offering residents the opportunity to visit an operational Neighbourhood Heating System.
If you are interested in attending, please e-mail: [email protected] or call 020 8937 6140 to register your interest.
A glimpse of the future
In June 2013 the Council entered into a Development and Sale Agreement with Bouygues (UK) Limited to redevelop the site known as ‘Site 11b’ to deliver a new mixed used development, which include the former British Legion and Day care centre, to deliver a mixed use development.
In December 2013 - Bouygues Development, part of the Bouygues Construction group, and Londonewcastle, the central London residential developer, completed on the purchase of a 1.7 acre site to deliver 144 residential units, 28 of which are affordable units, and 480m2 of commercial floor space. Housing Association L&Q will acquire the affordable units. Planning consent was achieved in October 2013. Demolition of the existing buildings in is due to commence in early 2014, with construction of the new scheme to start in March 2014. Construction will be carried out by Bouygues UK, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction and completion is due in November 2016.
Hoarding is due to go up around the site in February 2014, as Bouygues Construction prepare for demolition.
Network Housing Group were appointed from the South Kilburn Developer Framework for the next phase of regeneration at Bronte House and Fielding House.
The scheme will see the demolition of the two 18 storey bison blocks in the eastern part of the estate and construction of a courtyard development comprising 229 homes, 103 of which are affordable, and a new public square. The site was disposed of to Network Housing Group in December 2013.
The site is hoarded and is currently being prepared -for demolition.
The proposed redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court aims to deliver around 228 new homes, an energy centre for the South Kilburn Neighbourhood Heating System, high quality replacement play area and amenity space and car parking. A storm overflow sewer and foul sewer cut across the site in three locations. Detailed design proposals, which avoid building over the sewers, are currently being developed.
A planning application for the site is expected to be submitted in Spring/Summer 2014. Further public consultation will be undertaken with local residents before the planning application will be submitted.
The Council’s Executive endorsed an innovative delivery strategy which will enable the Council to progress the redevelopment of the Peel site which includes Peel Precinct, 97 to 112 Carlton House and 8 to 14 Neville Close. The redevelopment aims to deliver a new health centre for South Kilburn alongside 36 high quality affordable homes for secure Council tenants and homes for market sale.
The Council is in the process of procuring a design team to prepare a planning application for the site. Consultation on the redevelopment proposals will be undertaken in Spring 2014.
Redevelopment of Gloucester House and Durham Court
South Kilburn Neighbourhood Heating System
Bronte House and Fielding House
To celebrate such an iconic occasion of demolishing two eighteen storey bison tower blocks, the Council and Network Housing Group have commissioned urban designers Scout to undertake an exciting hoarding project on the temporary wall alongside the Cambridge Road construction site, where the local community will be invited to design furniture and showcase their designs on the hoarding until summer 2014.
The first resident consultation session on the project is set for the Tuesday 25th February at the Vale Community Centre (time to be confirmed). Leaflets will be distributed shortly with information regarding this event.
Look out for further information on how you can be involved on the project website:
www.watchthiswall.co.ukCall 0300 373 3000 or email: [email protected]
Hoarding Art Project
Peel
Cllr George Crane Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects said: “This is another milestone in the creation of a new South Kilburn”.
For any emergencies or construction related matters please contact Bouygues Construction on 0800 0835234 or e-mail [email protected] for general enquiries.
Site “11b” — Exciting New Mixed-Use Development at Albert Road
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Regeneration Update Regeneration Update
By Grace Chatto, Clean Bandit
By Esther Bromnick
How to make it in the music industry
Catchy music collective Clean Bandit landed their first number one single in January - becoming the month’s fastest- seller since Babylon Zoo’s 1996 smash Spaceman. Getting there has been a labour of love, graft and raw talent for the quartet who work closely with local artists at South Kilburn Studios.Here founder member, cellist Grace Chatto shares the benefit of her experience on how to succeed in the music industry on your own terms.
“Collaborate with other people as much as possible, and not just with musicians. Obviously it is good to build a network of musicians around yourself,
because you can learn from each other and bounce ideas off each other, as well as share contacts and advice. But it is also important to try to connect with other people who work or are interested in other areas that might be relevant to your project. For example, photographers, videographers, sound engineers: if you can collaborate with people like this from the word go, people who are starting out in their careers too, this can be really helpful to both parties and you can gradually gather useful material.”
“Always plug your music. Even if you are not ‘at work’, you should always be in work mode regarding talking about your musical project: tell
everyone you meet what you do, and try to get them excited about it. At parties, wherever. You never know who you might be talking to, or who they might know. The more you can spread the word, the more chance there is of meeting the right people who can further your career.”
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“Never give up. It can be a complete nightmare trying to get anywhere in the music industry, but if you want to do it then you just need to keep
the drive even if there are rejections/difficulties along the way.” “In order to spread the word, you need to have a decent
recording of at least one song otherwise there’s nothing to spread. So make that a priority. And as soon as it is possible to do, it’s good to make a
music video. Do not put anything on line that you are not proud of though!” “If you are at a stage where you already have several
good recordings but are struggling to get them heard, try approaching a radio plugger to see if they can help pass a song on to radio DJs. Without
the help of a radio plugger, it is hard to get in contact with radio DJs because they receive millions of demos all the time and only take calls from certain people.” “Work as much as you can on the project, and work
on different elements all running parallel at the same time: on honing your sound, on publicity, on promotional material, on finding gigs, etc etc. It’s
no good just working on the music: just as much effort needs to be put in to thinking of ways to get it out there, and implementing them.”
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Canterbury Road’s Esther Bromnick is a talented amateur chef who’s even cooked with the likes of Gordon Ramsay. Here she shares a warming winter recipe of her own.
I love inexpensive, nutritious food that evokes Kilburn’s Gaelic roots. As a youngster, I fondly remember being served Colcannon – potatoes and cabbage – by Irish friends around St Patrick’s Day on March 17. In honour of that simple, hearty, food I’ve come up with a dish that brings the potato (I bought mine in Peel Precinct) up to date. Potato Pizza is a great craic to prepare and the kids can get involved too. Best of all it’s quick, easy to make and very tasty.
Esther with famous TV Chef, Gordon Ramsey
Local dish of the Month
Potato Pizza (serves 4)
Preparation time – 15 to 20 minutes.
BASE:3 large baking potatoes1 onionOilSalt and pepper to season
TOPPINGS:MozzarellaChopped tinned tomatoes (drained) or fresh tomatoes (thinly sliced)Fresh basil
METHOD:Boil your potatoes for four minutes. Allow them to cool a little and grate coarsely. Then grate the onion and add to the potato with seasoning to taste. Place mixture in an oiled, medium-sized frying pan and pat down to make a cake. Cook on a medium heat until the mixture goes golden brown on the cooked side and then flip the pizza base over. I find it easiest to do this by placing it on a plate and then turning it over back into the pan. Cook for another couple of minutes.Now for the fun bit: choosing your own toppings. I usually spread a layer of tomato over the potato base, tear a ball of mozzarella over the top, and place the pan under the grill for a few minutes until the mozzarella has melted.This is a great way to use up any small amounts of leftover meat or fish. I like spinach, anchovies, prawns – and even a fried egg on top.
To keep up to date with Clean Bandit; follow them on twitter: @cleanbandit on facebook: Clean Bandit.
Or visit their website to watch all their self-made videos and hear their music: www.cleanbandit.com
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Monthly Recipe The Masterclass
FREE TASTER SESSIONSFilm Making for Short Films Tuesday 25-Feb - 10am-1pm
Basic Editing Wednesday 26-Feb – 2-5pm
Essential Skills – Sewing; Buttonholes Tuesday 11-Feb - 12-3pm
Essential Skills – Sewing; Patchwork Monday 24-Mar -10am-1pm
COURSESDigital Photography On Tuesdays 25-Feb – 25-Mar - 6.30-9pm
Fashion & Alterations On Tuesdays 25-Feb – 25-Mar - 12.30-3pm
Short Films (Community Learning) Tuesdays 4-Mar–8-Apr 11am-3pm
Basic Editing (Community Learning) Tuesdays 4-Mar– 8 Apr 6pm – 9pm
To find out more visit www.brent.gov.uk/adulteducation
South Kilburn Studios – all events are free unless other stated
FEBRUARYMon 10th Brent Ward Working Big Benefit Community Lunch 10.30am-3pm
Wed 12th Studio Managing workshop with K2K Radio 6.30-9pm
Sat 15th Kilburn Comic & Zine Fair 12-5pm
Thu 20 & 27th Paintjam event - Social Art Studio event
Every Thursday from Feb 13 until March 27 (except March 1) 7-9pm. Photography Course with Daniel Alfonzo Thomas
Sat 22nd Rumi’s Cave Live Lounge 6.30-10.30pm (£7)
Fri 21st 2CANS – Live Music Night – Othasoul, Nicky B Cyslin, Vybz & More 7pm
Fri 28th LIVE – Open Mic, House band Vybz, Live Art & More curated by Musa Jebak 7pm
MARCHTue 4th Film Screening – Chinatown by Roman Polanksi 7pm
Sat 15th Creative Writing workshop 11am-2pm
Fri 21st Chew & View – Inspiring food & films 7pm £10
Sat 22nd K2K Radio – One Year Celebration – Music, DJs, BBQ, Performers 1pm til late
Tue 25 - Listening Club with Raffertie 7pm
Thur 20 & 28th Paintjam event - Social Art Studio event see www.paintjamlondon.com for more
Fri 28th LIVE – Music, Art, Poetry & Performance curated by local artist Musa Jebak
For more information visit: www.southkilburnstudios.org Follow @skstudiosnw6 & find them on facebook
Make Your Own Edible Valentines Pampering & Grooming Kit 7-9pm Tuesday 11 February 2014 £35
Make your own bespoke Valentine gifts 11am – 4pm Saturday 8 February £65
For full details and bookings contact: [email protected] T: 07860 839050
For a full up to date programme of brilliant weekly activities for young people:Call - 02089373612Email - [email protected] - www.bmyvoice.org.uk
BACES – Carlton Centre
South Kilburn Studios
MONDAY South Kilburn Older Person’s Project - 10.30amto 3pm
Karate Class 5pm to 9pm
Once a month, on the 3rd Monday every month. Bereaved Partners’ Support Group 6.15pm to 8.15pm
TUESDAY Starting 25th Feb Beauty Course (GHA & L&Q) 9am to 4pm
WEDNESDAY Redeemed Church - 6pm to 8pm
THURSDAY The Arabic Class -5pm to 7pm
FRIDAY Karate Class 5-9pm
SATURDAY Supplementary School 9.30am to 4pm & Karate Class 4.30pm to 7pm
Vale Community Centre Weekly schedule
Carlton Kitchen
Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre
For up to date info on local events visit www.skpartnership.net
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