golden lane estate investment programme
In early 2025, what had been known as the Windows Refurbishment and Associated Works project was expanded and is now referred to as the Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme (see below).
Summary from report presented to Community and Children’s Services Committee 30 April 2025 and Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-Committee 30 June 2025:
Proposals approved by Members in March 2023 around window and roof replacement on the Golden Lane Estate (GLE) gave an incomplete picture of the work and resources required.
It also emerged late in 2024 that all required residential blocks on GLE had not been registered as required with the Building Safety Regulator. This has been rectified. However, this has prompted consideration of electrical upgrade, fabric repairs, fire safety, and redecoration works that were not previously included in the £29m package.
The March 2023 programme was not fully funded and unidentified Housing Revenue account (HRA) were needed to deliver that plan. To execute the works 2 options have been assessed these are a 20- and 10-year programme commencing 2025. The team has been asked to focus on working up the high-level costs needed to develop a 10-year programme to inform the decision making.
Continued steps have been taken to support and communicate more effectively with affected residents. We are in discussion with GLERA in the first instance on a number of issues arising from the further delay of this project
– Golden Lane Estate Update Briefing – Major Works and Associated Issues
communications
Current communications consultant is Concilio appointed in October 2025. They can be contacted on info@goldenlaneprojects.co.uk
Previous consultants: Comm Comm UK | YourShout
In March 2025 a Golden Lane WhatsApp Community Noticeboard was launched. Residents can join here (contact info@goldenlaneprojects.co.uk if any problems).
resident liaison groups (RLG)
There are two Resident Liaison Groups (RLG) – one for Crescent House, the other for the Wider Estate. Meeting summaries for both groups are on the project website under the WORKING GROUPS tab.
crescent house resident group
There is an active residents group in Crescent House. If you live in Crescent House and would like to make contact with the group drop a line with your details to secretary.glera@gmail.com and your email will be forwarded.
latest updates
CoL launch golden lane WA community noticeboard
GLERA objection to crescent house planning application
GLE renewal board | update
GLERA request technical workshop to review programme
CCC december | £152m approved for major works