News Update

NEWS UPDATE

This is a short note to keep you informed to what is happening within and through the JFRA pending the holding of the AGM.

Within the JFRA there have been some changes. Sam (Bond) has stepped down as chair, and Peter Kim has taken on this role pending the AGM.

Sam has stepped down due to his increasing business commitments. We in the committee and the whole community are deeply indebted to Sam for his Trojan and spirited work with others on so many issues at the Jam Factory. Sam has been one of the persons instrumental in setting up the JFRA, keeping it running, working with others on the many issues that affect us as a community, and at the same time helping build a community at the Jam Factory. He is also a good neighbour and dear friend to many of us, and we shall value this and his experience going forward.

Peter Kim has been living at the Jam Factory since 2003 and has been involved with the committee from a very early stage. Peter has committed an enormous amount of his time and energy towards ensuring that services are being properly provided and charged for by Angel.

Other issues

The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal

You will have seen from the website that the hearing at the LVT has been adjourned until the middle of February. This is not ideal. However, the good news is as set out on the web, so we can take heart from that and work to fight for some more.

The Service Charge Escrow Arrangement

More than half of the residents at the Jam Factory have paid. This is a great success. We are arranging to make a payment to Angel before Christmas, and also aiming at setting up this procedure going forward for the first and maybe second quarter of 2006. Again, please keep an eye on website for further developments on this front.

Planning aApplications - Blocks D, E and Alice Street

The latest is that the Government Office for London ("GOL") has ordered Southwark Council to cease dealing with the planning applications until the GOL has had the time to review the files in relation to all matters. Again, there is more information on this point on the website.

AGM

It is proposed that the AGM will be held in February. Before this notices will go out and a new draft constitution will be available for people to review and to allow the AGM to adopt this going forward.

Right to Manage/Freehold

In the new year, we are going to push this forward as best we can having regard to the fact that there are many issues that Angel should address prior to the residents taking over management of the estate.

Holiday Season

From the committee we wish all our neighbours a very happy, enjoyable, fun, safe Christmas and New Year. When partying at the Jam Factory - don't forget your neighbours - at least invite them!

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