In May GLERA wrote to Leaseholders inviting them to a meeting to discuss the formation of a Leaseholder Working Party as a response to the GLE Investment Programme (formerly Windows Refurbishment and Associated Works). See letter here.
At the meeting, the general consensus was that, whilst there are particular financial concerns for Leaseholders, most of the issues stemming from the GLE Investment Programme will be faced by all residents alike. A follow up meeting was arranged to agree a way forward in advance of the GLERA AGM on 19 June.
At that follow up meeting on 16 June the formation of a number of GLERA sub-groups was discussed.
proposed GLERA sub-groups
This is the initial suggested group structure which will likely evolve as the Groups form and confirm how they will operate.
HOUSE GROUPS
To represent on behalf of the needs and priorities of residents in the house; to support information sharing; liaise directly with the CoL in relation to house type or group; feed into the Investment Programme Group (see below)
Key tasks: engage with residents in the house; survey opinion and needs; maintain active
communications; liaise as necessary with CoL groups (currently RLG).
INVESTMENT PROGRAMME GROUP
Made up from members of House Groups and taking the lead on interacting with the CoL Project Team to ensure the investment programme delivers on the needs and priorities of residents, and hold the Corporation accountable for the delivery of the programme.
Key tasks: to review success criteria; to review the engagement process; to engage, as user, with CoL on all matters relating to the Investment Programme relating to residents.
LEASEHOLDER GROUP
To focus on Leaseholder issues of costs, service charges etc
Key tasks: to engage as many leaseholders as want to be involved; to formulate questions for legal opinions; to crowdfund if necessary; engage with CoL as funder.
TECHNICAL GROUP
To review and challenge technical proposals of the GLE Investment Programme and support the Investment Programme Group and House Groups
Key tasks: review information as it becomes available and challenge where necessary.
EVIDENCE GROUP
To gather evidence and timelines to support Leaseholder Group and Investment Programme Group.
Key tasks: to asses and collate existing information held by GLERA, to source further
information from residents.
next steps
- Proposed structure announced at AGM with call for residents to sign up
- Paper and electronic newsletters following the AGM outlining the structure and a further call for Group members
- Continue to expand GLERA mailing list – see Challenging times ahead – help GLERA stay in touch
