Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # GLERA Golden Lane Estate Residents' Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://glera.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [news + updates](https://glera.co.uk/latest-news/) - [letter to leaseholders | major works recoverable costs](https://glera.co.uk/letter-to-leaseholders-major-works-recoverable-costs/) - Letter to leaseholders from Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing, addressing concerns around future billing and rechargeable major works. - [GLE investment programme | pre-market contractor engagement](https://glera.co.uk/gle-investment-programme-pre-market-contractor-engagement/) - CoL is seeking early market engagement with suitably experienced contractors ahead of the GLE Investment Programme. - [GLERA response to CoL letter re major works recoverable costs](https://glera.co.uk/glera-response-to-col-letter-re-major-works-recoverable-costs/) - GLERA response to letter from CoL to Leaseholders about future billing and rechargeable major works. - [golden lane leisure centre survey](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-leisure-centre-survey/) - The CoL are re-engaging with residents with two options for the leisure centre. The engagement events have been accompanied by a questionnaire available for completion until 18 June. - [GLERA 60 second survey](https://glera.co.uk/glera-60-second-survey/) - GLERA's 60 second-survey revealing the levels of mould, damp, cold and condensation in our homes plus feedback on repairs. - [city of london corporation governance + accountability survey](https://glera.co.uk/city-of-london-corporation-governance-accountability-survey/) - Should the corporation be left as it is, fundamentally reformed, or abolished? The APPG on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services is keen to get views on transparency, fairness, and democratic accountability within the City of London Corporation. - [on street parking changes | share your views](https://glera.co.uk/on-street-parking-changes-share-your-views/) - CoL are reviewing on-street parking rules - times, charges... (disabled parking not affected). - [GLERA + BGLNF respond to regulator's 'serious failings' report](https://glera.co.uk/glera-bglnf-respond-to-regulators-serious-failings-report/) - GLERA and our Neighbourhood Forum respond to the Social Housing Regulator's findings of 'serious failings' by the CoL. - [GLERA AGM 2025](https://glera.co.uk/glera-annual-general-meeting-2025/) - All residents are invited to the GLERA AGM plus senior CoL officers will respond to the resident-led Action Day report. - [help shape climate action for a sustainable city](https://glera.co.uk/help-shape-climate-action-for-a-sustainable-city/) - The CoL wants to hear resident views on climate priorities for their housing estates and the open spaces they manage across London. - [first batch of campaign correspondence and FOI requests](https://glera.co.uk/first-batch-of-campaign-correspondence-and-foi-requests/) - First batch of letters sent by Campaign co-ordinators plus 21 FOI requests. - [golden lane leisure centre | survey results](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-leisure-centre-survey-results/) - Recommendations from report presented to CCS Committee. - [BGLNF response to leisure centre consultation](https://glera.co.uk/bglnf-response-to-leisure-centre-consultation/) - The BGLNF response to the leisure centre consultation - with input from GLERA. - [planning applications april 2026](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-april-2026/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: COLPAI | Golden Lane Leisure Centre - [planning applications february 2026](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-february-2026/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Golden Lane Leisure Centre - [chigwell | services temporarily suspended](https://glera.co.uk/chigwell-services-temporarily-suspended/) - Email from CoL informing residents that repairs and maintenance services by Chigwell are temporarily suspended. - [chigwell | update on suspension of services](https://glera.co.uk/chigwell-update-on-suspension-of-services/) - Update on the suspension of services provided Chigwell (repairs contractor). - [SAVE GLLC | BGLNF lend support](https://glera.co.uk/save-gllc-bglnf-lend-support/) - Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum lend support to the SAVE Golden Lane Leisure Centre Campaign and repeat calls the City to share business case and plans for long-term operation of the Centre following refurbishment. - [9 days to save golden lane leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/9-days-to-save-golden-lane-leisure-centre/) - Latest update from SAVE Golden lane Leisure Centre: decision making behind the closure | update from campaign public meeting | join march on Guildhall | banner-making workshop | campaign demands | alternative provision offered by City | how you can help - [GLLC | some progress but a long way to go](https://glera.co.uk/gllc-some-progress-but-a-long-way-to-go/) - BGLNF respond to decision at May's CCS committee to pause refurbishment plans for the leisure centre for further community engagement. Plus their submission to the committee. - [highway improvement works fann street](https://glera.co.uk/highway-improvement-works-fann-street/) - Highway improvement works will take place on Fann Street starting on Tuesday 26 May 2026, as part of a scheme to trial climate resilience measures across the City. - [GLE major works renewal programme | cuthbert harrowing](https://glera.co.uk/gle-major-works-renewal-programme-cuthbert-harrowing/) - Major works latest update on Cuthbert Harrowing. Resident consultation events promised for May and June. - [major works renewal programme | update](https://glera.co.uk/major-works-renewal-programme-update/) - Update on planned works for Golden lane Estate (£211m having been approved in December for improvements across all City housing estates). - [GLE residents start petition to save leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/gle-residents-start-petition-to-save-leisure-centre/) - The leisure centre is due to close end of April (Fusion has gone into administration) - Golden Lane Estate residents start petition calling on the CoL to explore all options to keep the centre open. - [save GLLC respond to CoL press release](https://glera.co.uk/save-gllc-respond-to-col-press-release/) - Campaign co-ordinators respond to CoL press release announcing: 'Local leisure access secured for Golden Lane users'. - [CoL | local leisure access secured for golden lane users](https://glera.co.uk/col-local-leisure-access-secured-for-golden-lane-users/) - CoL update in latest @Home newsletter re alternative access to facilities at Finsbury Leisure Centre and Ironmonger Row Baths. - [sub-housing committee | latest major works report](https://glera.co.uk/sub-housing-committee-latest-major-works-report/) - GLERA raises concerns about Leaseholder costs. Discussion of latest report: Major Works Programme 2026-36 - [leisure centre to close end of april](https://glera.co.uk/leisure-centre-to-close-end-of-april/) - Fusion Lifestyle, operator of the Leisure Centre, has gone into administration. The leisure centre will close end of April. - [golden lane leisure centre | options presentation to CCS](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-leisure-centre-options-presentation-to-ccs/) - Two options for refurbishing the leisure centre, including preferred option which would see loss of multi-use sports hall, presented to CCS in public session. Decision taken in private. - [CCC march | 'serious failings' judgement](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-march-serious-failings-judgement/) - Questions asked about 'serious failings' judgement form the Regulator, new social housing stock, governance of Housing. - [CoL data breach of CH leaseholder details](https://glera.co.uk/col-data-breach-of-ch-leaseholder-details/) - CoL acknowledging data protection breach in publishing Crescent house leaseholder addresses with names on the planning portal. - [GLE renewal board | update](https://glera.co.uk/gle-renewal-board-update-march2026/) - Updates from meetings of the February and March GLE Renewal Board. - [GLERA concerns regarding leisure centre consultation](https://glera.co.uk/glera-concerns-regarding-leisure-centre-consultation/) - GLERA write to the Corporation with concerns regarding the initial consultation and survey about the future of the Golden Lane Leisure Centre. - [golden lane action day 2026](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-action-day-2026/) - Update on Action Day 2026, a follow up to the first Action Day in 2025. There's been improvements, but still many areas in need of improvement, and some noticeable deterioration. - [update on action day](https://glera.co.uk/update-on-action-day/) - Report back on Action Day 2025 with links to the preliminary report of the findings of the estate audit and the interactive map, plus an update on Right to Manage. - [1 silk street | GLERA response #2](https://glera.co.uk/1-silk-street-glera-response-2/) - GLERA follow up objection to 1 Silk Street development plans post changes made by applicant. - [CoL lift service + maintenance update](https://glera.co.uk/col-lift-service-maintenance-update/) - New lift maintenance contract with contact details and target response times. - [CoL launch golden lane WA community noticeboard](https://glera.co.uk/col-launch-gle-wa-community-noticeboard/) - Join City of London's new Golden Lane WhatsApp Community noticeboard. - [CCC may | review housing governance](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-may-creation-of-a-housing-committee/) - Councillor Mark Wheatley asks the Chair of Policy and Resources to commit to a working party to review housing provision and consider the creation of a single Housing Committee. - [GLERA + CoL meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-col-meeting-june2025/) - GLERA committee meeting with senior CoL management on 3 June. - [update for leaseholders | future billing + major works](https://glera.co.uk/update-for-leaseholders-future-billing-major-works/) - Update for Leaseholders on future billing and Major Works. - [heating cost support + interim winter measures](https://glera.co.uk/heating-cost-support-interim-winter-measures/) - Details of the Heating Cost Support Payment and Interim Winter Measures. - [GLERA concerns about housing investment report](https://glera.co.uk/glera-concerns-about-housing-investment-report/) - GLERA writes to Cripplegate Members about concerns raised by the Investment in Social Housing report to be discussed at December's Court of Common Council. - [CCC december | £152m approved for major works](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-december-152m-approved-for-major-works/) - £152 million approved for Major Works across the Corporation's housing estates. Discussion and approval of report put to Court of Common Council. - [GLERA objection to crescent house planning application](https://glera.co.uk/glera-objection-to-crescent-house-planning-application/) - GLERA objections to latest Crescent House planning application: service trays and suspended ceilings: lighting; more resident consultation required on paint colours. - [GLE renewal board | update](https://glera.co.uk/gle-renewal-board-update_jan2026/) - The GLE Renewal Board is in place to oversee and support the delivery of the 10-year programme of Housing improvement works on the Golden Lane Estate. The Board meets monthly and membership includes residents nominated by GLERA, Councillors, and officers of the Corporation. - [crescent house community meeting](https://glera.co.uk/crescent-house-community-meeting/) - An update on the Crescent House Community Meeting re the Golden Lane Investment Programme including questions asked by GLERA. - [golden lane investment programme | leaseholder issues](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-investment-programme-leaseholder-issues/) - GLERA letter to leaseholders with invitation to meeting to discuss leaseholder issues. - [wider estate community meeting](https://glera.co.uk/wider-estate-community-meeting/) - An update on the Wider Estate Community Meeting re the Golden Lane Investment Programme including questions asked by GLERA. - [challenging times ahead - help GLERA keep in touch](https://glera.co.uk/challenging-times-ahead-help-glera-keep-in-touch/) - GLERA letter and contact form delivered just before Easter. Download the form or contact secretary.glera@gmail.com for link to complete online. - [leaseholder meeting update | proposal of GLERA sub-groups](https://glera.co.uk/leaseholder-meeting-update/) - Report back from a leaseholder meeting proposing the formation of a number of GLERA sub-groups - to be discussed at GLERA AGM. - [CCC june | use of city's estate to fund renovations](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-use-of-citys-estate-to-fund-renovations/) - Court of Common Council debate on motion to explore liquidating City assets to accelerate renovation of housing estates. - [GLERA support motion to release funding from 'City Estates'](https://glera.co.uk/glera-support-motion-to-release-funding-from-city-estates/) - GLERA write to City Councillors supporting motion to use City's Estate to fund acceleration of renovation of housing estates. - [CCC july | funding of major works programme](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-july-funding-of-major-works-programme/) - Further debate on funding of the CoL's Housing Investment Programme with reference to motion carried at June's Court of Common Council. - [CoL HRB fact sheet](https://glera.co.uk/col-hrb-fact-sheet/) - All house blocks on Golden Lane are classified as Higher Risk Buildings apart from Cuthbert Harrowing. CoL fact sheet provides background and advice to leaseholders. - [CCC october | winter fuel payments for GLE](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-october-winter-fuel-payments-for-gle/) - CoL confirm a winter fuel payment to leaseholders and tenants of Golden Lane Estate. - [latest GLERA news | october newsletter](https://glera.co.uk/latest-glera-news-october-newsletter/) - Latest GLERA update on major works, new GLE Major Works Renewal Programme Board, winter measures, meetings with CoL, setting up of GLERA sub-groups - [oct leaseholder meeting update](https://glera.co.uk/oct-leaseholder-meeting-update/) - Agenda and summary of the GLERA Leaseholder meeting on 29 October. - [join new resident liaison group for GAH](https://glera.co.uk/join-new-resident-liaison-group-for-gah/) - The CoL are looking for GAH residents to join a new Resident Liaison Group focusing on the refurbishment works for the block. - [GLERA request technical workshop to review programme](https://glera.co.uk/glera-request-technical-workshop-to-review-programme/) - GLERA Technical Group request workshop with Major Works team to review programme. - [planning policy documents consultation](https://glera.co.uk/planning-policy-documents-consultation/) - The City of London Corporation want to hear your views on the forthcoming supplementary planning documents; Planning Obligations, Offices, Air Quality and Celebrating Heritage. - [great arthur house windows refurbishment](https://glera.co.uk/great-arthur-house-windows-refurbishment/) - An update for Great Arthur residents on progress with kitchen and bathroom windows. - [wider estate windows refurbishment project](https://glera.co.uk/wider-estate-windows-refurbishment-project/) - Update on Phase 2 of the Windows Refurbishment Project - Cullum Welch, Stanley Cohen and the Maisonettes and save the date for drop in session (3 October). - [planning applications january 2026](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-january-2026/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House | Golden Lane Leisure Centre - [report dockless bikes](https://glera.co.uk/report-dockless-bikes/) - CoL are trialling a new approach to enforcement of dockless bikes by issuing fixed penalty notices to Lime and Forest if they do not remove their bikes after CoL have reported an obstruction. Here's where to report. - [CoL fails regulator of social housing inspection](https://glera.co.uk/col-fails-regulator-of-social-housing-inspection/) - Letter from CoL updating tenants on the results of the Regulator of Social Housing Inspection and next steps. - [BGLNF call on CoL to provide defibrillators](https://glera.co.uk/bglnf-call-on-col-to-provide-defibrillators/) - Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum were promised defibrillators in October 2024 - latest update on why they are essential plus catalogue of CoL delays. - [temporary closure of access near sir ralph perring centre](https://glera.co.uk/closure-of-access-near-sir-ralph-perring-centre/) - Letter from CoL and VolkerLaser with alternative access to Sir Ralph Perring Centre for first two weeks of March. - [golden baggers agm 2026](https://glera.co.uk/golden-baggers-agm2026/) - Presentation and summary from the Golden Baggers AGM. - [silk street update](https://glera.co.uk/silk-street-update-feb2026/) - Revisions to the Silk Street scheme have been submitted. Barbican Quarter Action do not believe they are adequate and ask for support in objecting to the new proposals. - [GLERA response to city plan 2040](https://glera.co.uk/glera-response-to-city-plan-2040/) - GLERA response to the City Plan 2024, key concerns: tall buildings outside the clusters | watering down of protection for neighbours of new hotels | the need for older person housing. - [GLE young residents' upskilling programme](https://glera.co.uk/gle-young-residents-upskilling-programme/) - Offering a Level 1 Foundation Project Qualification (equivalent to half a grade 3 GCSE) for up to twelve young residents. Weekly workshops March through June. - [library of things coming soon](https://glera.co.uk/library-of-things-coming-soon/) - Sign up for 10% discount off your first borrow at the Library of Things opening at Easter in the Barbican Library. - [planning applications december 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-december-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Golden Lane Leisure Centre - [planning applications october 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-october-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Golden Lane Leisure Centre - [planning applications november 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-november-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Golden Lane Leisure Centre - [bike users group meeting notes](https://glera.co.uk/bike-users-group-meeting-notes-jan2026/) - Key point and actions from GLEBUG (Golden Lane Estate Bike User's Group) meeting on 31 January 2026. - [decants policy approved](https://glera.co.uk/decants-policy-approved/) - Committee approve new decants policy plus specific policy for Crescent House. - [decent homes | changing regulations](https://glera.co.uk/decent-homes-changing-regulations/) - Report presented to November Housing and Alms-Houses Sub-Committee on Decent Homes, current status and impact of future changes in legislation. - [sewage goes to committee](https://glera.co.uk/sewage-issues-discussed-at-committee/) - Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-Committee MONDAY 3 JUNE 2024 Resident Councillor Ceri Wilkins highlights the ongoing issues of sewage leaks under Crescent House - that this is clearly a maintenance issue and communications with residents were slow and wrongly imply that residents were responsible. Watch from 1:13:25 transcript START 1:13:25Cllr Ceri Wilkins: Apologies for not - [CCC september | housing governance working party](https://glera.co.uk/ccc-september-housing-governance-working-party/) - A motion is put to the Court for the formation of a Working Party to review housing governance and consider the creation of a single Housing Committee. - [court of common council](https://glera.co.uk/court-of-common-council/) - Questions raised at Court of Common Council about the success, or lack of, of the Speak for the City Campaign in improving democracy in the City. - [hatfield podium | notes from resident briefing](https://glera.co.uk/hatfield-podium-notes-from-resident-briefing/) - Key points from resident briefing on the Hatfield Podium works. - [pets policy approved](https://glera.co.uk/pets-policy-approved/) - Pets Policy approved - dogs are permitted unless they are assistance dogs or fall under specific exceptions. - [london society talk | housing in the city](https://glera.co.uk/london-society-talk-housing-in-the-city/) - GLERA Chair speaks on behalf of residents at London Society event addressing the role housing should play in the future of the City of London. - [planning applications june 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-june-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: COLPAI - [planning applications september 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-september-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: 1 Silk Street - [silk street campaign](https://glera.co.uk/silk-street-campaign/) - Newsletter from BQA about the proposals for 1 Silk Street and how to object to the planning application. - [lighting + signage update](https://glera.co.uk/lighting-signage-update/) - Update on signage, Crescent House soffit lighting, Lighting Design Framework and temporary lighting. - [1 silk street | GLERA response](https://glera.co.uk/1-silk-street-glera-response/) - GLERA objection to 1 Silk Street development plans. - [planning applications may 2023](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-may-2023/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House - [estate refurbishments update](https://glera.co.uk/estate-refurbishments-update/) - At the August Estate Office drop-in the Major Works Team and project architects Studio Partington answered questions from residents about the Golden Lane Estate Refurbishment programme. - [lighting + signage](https://glera.co.uk/lighting-signage/) - Earlier this year the CoL successfully bid for funding to improve aspects of the public realm on GLE including external signage and external lighting across the estate. - [golden lane estate refurbishments drop-in update](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-estate-refurbishments-drop-in-update/) - On 24 October the City of London held the second drop-in session for the associated projects taking place on Golden Lane Estate. See the presentation boards here. - [involved tenants workshop with regulator for social housing](https://glera.co.uk/involved-tenants-workshop-with-regulator-for-social-housing/) - An invitation to all 'involved' social tenants to a focus group session with the Regulator for Social Housing. - [city living resident card](https://glera.co.uk/city-living-resident-card/) - Get your free City Living Resident Card - discounted access to City attractions, cheaper gym memberships and money off at restaurants and bars. - [GLE creative workshops for young residents](https://glera.co.uk/gle-creative-workshops-for-young-residents/) - A series of creative workshops for younger GLE residents (6-25 years) running from 11-30 October. - [LWW judicial review given green light](https://glera.co.uk/lww-judicial-review-given-green-light/) - Latest update from BBA - legal challenge opposing demolition of Bastion House and the Museum of London will be heard at the High Court. - [london wall west](https://glera.co.uk/london-wall-west-jan-2023/) - Latest from Barbican Quarter Action - 20th Century Society places Bastion House and MoL on At Risk list - [london wall west](https://glera.co.uk/london-wall-west-nov-2023/) - Latest from Barbican Quarter Action. New planning pre-application update - a glaring lack of consultation and transparency - [london wall west](https://glera.co.uk/london-wall-west-dec-2023/) - Latest update from Barbican Action Quarter about London Wall West. How to help... - [london wall west](https://glera.co.uk/london-wall-west-march-2024/) - Latest from Barbican Quarter Action. Consultation period extended to 5 April. - [LWW goes to planning](https://glera.co.uk/lww-goes-to-planning/) - London Wall West goes to planning this week, Wednesday 17 April at 9 am. - [LWW | michael gove intervenes](https://glera.co.uk/lww-michael-gove-intervenes/) - The City Planning Applications Sub-Committee voted 16 to 8 (with one abstention) to approve the London Wall West scheme yesterday. However in a last minute intervention, the Secretary of State issued an Article 31 Holding Direction. - [write to michael gove](https://glera.co.uk/write-to-michael-gove/) - URGENT REQUEST from Barbican Quarter Action - please write to the Secretary of State urging him to call in the LWW Planning Proposals - [urgent update on london wall west](https://glera.co.uk/urgent-update-on-london-wall-west/) - Urgent help needed: we have delayed the City's plans for LWW by some two years, but we're now at crunch point. - [city issues decision notice to proceed with LWW scheme](https://glera.co.uk/city-issues-decision-notice-to-proceed-with-lww-scheme/) - Demolition and planned redevelopment of the LWW has been approved. BQA need funds to apply for a Judicial Review. - [LWW | legal challenge](https://glera.co.uk/lww-legal-challenge/) - Environmental campaigners are challenging plans to demolish two historic buildings in the Barbican area of central London. - [GLERA annual general meeting 2023](https://glera.co.uk/glera-agm-2023/) - GLERA Annual General meeting - all residents welcome! We'll be joined by our MP Nickie Aiken and Community Police Officer, Russell Pengelly who will discuss combating ASB. - [mould survey update](https://glera.co.uk/mould-survey-update/) - Cllr Anne Corbett reports back on results of GLE mould survey. - [court of common council](https://glera.co.uk/court-of-common-council-march2025/) - Questions from Cripplegate Councillors regarding the delay to the Windows Refurbishment Project. - [GLERA + CoL meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-col-meeting-march2025/) - GLERA committee meet with senior CoL management. - [decades of us | share your story](https://glera.co.uk/decades-of-us-share-your-story/) - BGLNF invite local residents to join Decades Of Us (DOU) – a creative community project to explore what it means to grow older in the places we call home, and how different generations can learn from each other. - [join CoL new resident voice group](https://glera.co.uk/join-col-new-resident-voice-group/) - CoL Housing is launching a new Resident Voice Group - call out to interested residents to join. Deadline 19 September. - [GLERA + CoL meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-col-meeting-feb2025/) - In light of delays to the Windows and Associated Works Project due to failure to comply with HRB registration, GLERA meet with CoL senior management to discuss mitigation measures. - [rent convergence | what it means + national consultation](https://glera.co.uk/rent-convergence-what-it-means-national-consultation/) - Information from CoL about Government plans for rent convergence plus links to TPAS (Tenant Engagement Experts) and National survey (closes 11.45 pm 27 August.) - [tender update](https://glera.co.uk/tender-update/) - Latest on procurement of new repairs and maintenance contract - [planning applications january 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-january-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Leisure Centre | COLPAI | GLE trees - [CIL funding for golden lane leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/cil-funding-for-golden-lane-leisure-centre/) - Committee report proposing Golden Lane Leisure Centre be awarded £10.4 million for refurbishment. - [golden lane leisure centre set for £10.4 million refurbishment](https://glera.co.uk/golden-lane-leisure-centre-set-for-10-4-million-refurbishment/) - CoL press release announcing major refurbishment of leisure centre. - [col resident involvement strategy | summary + next steps](https://glera.co.uk/col-resident-involvement-strategy-summary-next-steps/) - Key comments and thoughts raised by residents and next steps. - [CoL commonplace | estate map Q1](https://glera.co.uk/col-commonplace-estate-map-q1/) - Q1 update from CoL's interactive map for GLE (8 comments posted) - [hatfield podium + leisure centre update](https://glera.co.uk/hatfield-podium-leisure-centre-update/) - Latest update, scope and programme plus presentation slides from meet the contractor event. - [letter to MP mark fields](https://glera.co.uk/letter-to-mp-mark-fields/) - Following visit from MP Mark Fields GLERA write to outline concerns about the Richard Cloudesley School development. - [planning applications july 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-july-2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Baltic Street West - [community safety + anti-social behaviour](https://glera.co.uk/community-safety-anti-social-behaviour/) - Notes from February's Community Conversation. - [city of london corporation fails its residents](https://glera.co.uk/city-of-london-corporation-fails-its-residents/) - Blog post by Cllr Sue Pearson calling on the Corporation to use City Cash to fund renovation of its social housing estates. - [our open spaces](https://glera.co.uk/our-open-spaces/) - Community Conversation to discuss the contradictory private status but public nature of our estate and the resulting implications. - [future ideas...](https://glera.co.uk/future-ideas/) - Community Conversation update from GLERA chair: Estate Management; Open Spaces; Green Spaces; Estate Renovations; COLPAI management - [GLERA annual general meeting 2024](https://glera.co.uk/glera-agm2024/) - All residents are invited to the GLERA AGM plus a presentation from the CoL Climate Strategy team on the Fann Street Enhancement Project. - [london open gardens 2025](https://glera.co.uk/london-open-gardens-2025/) - An update from London Open Gardens with some great pics. - [fann street gardens](https://glera.co.uk/fann-street-gardens/) - The Fann Street Enhancement scheme is one of 45 projects to trial climate resilience measures across the City. Closes 31 July - [CoL seeking dispensation for not consulting on temporary worker contract](https://glera.co.uk/col-seeking-dispensation-for-not-consulting-on-temporary-worker-contract/) - An explanation as to what this means from Judith Finlay plus links to application documents. - [COLPAI noise issues](https://glera.co.uk/colpai-noise-issues/) - GLERA request the CoL's acoustic report for COLPAI and share a report commissioned by a Basterfield resident. - [conservation area consultation](https://glera.co.uk/conservation-area/) - In April 2017 the Barbican Association and Golden Lane Estates Residents' Association (GLERA) approached the City with proposals for a new conservation area to include the Barbican and Golden Lane Estates and surrounding areas (red lined boundary on map). The buildings of both Estates are listed and therefore already designated heritage assets, hence it is - [planning applications march 2022](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-march-2022/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: COLPAI - [planning applications april 2022](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-april-2022/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House pilot project - [planning applications october 2022](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-october-2022/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: COLPAI - [planning applications february 2023](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-february-2023/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House pilot flat | Black Raven Court - [planning applications march 2023](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-march-2023/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: GAH | Crescent House pilot flat - [planning applications june 2023](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-june-2023/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House pilot project - [planning applications august 2023](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-august-2023/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: COPLAI - [planning applications september 2023](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-september-2023/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Bike Project - [planning applications february 2024](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-february-2024/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: COLPAI - [major works committee report](https://glera.co.uk/major-works-committee-report-april2024/) - Housing Major Works Programme progress report presented to Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee April 2024. - [court of common council | april 2024](https://glera.co.uk/court-of-common-council-april-2024/) - At the Court of Common Council on 24 April 2024, Cripplegate Councillors asked a number of questions of particular interest to GLE residents. - [major works committee report](https://glera.co.uk/major-works-committee-reportjune2024/) - Housing Major Works Programme progress report presented to Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee June 2024. - [planning applications july 2024](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-july-2024/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: GLE trees | Crescent House - [wardmote resolution | crescent house windows project delays](https://glera.co.uk/wardmote-resolution-crescent-house-windows-project-delays/) - An update to the Resolution passed at the March 2024 Wardmote concerning the delays to the Crescent House windows project. - [wardmote resolution | crescent house shopping arcade](https://glera.co.uk/wardmote-resolution-crescent-house-shopping-arcade/) - An update to the Resolution passed at the March 2024 Wardmote concerning external shutters to the shopping arcade under Crescent House. - [wardmote resolution | crescent house abatement](https://glera.co.uk/wardmote-resolution-crescent-house-abatement/) - An update to the Resolution passed at the March 2024 Wardmote concerning the abatement for Crescent House leaeholders. - [major works committee report](https://glera.co.uk/major-works-committee-report-oct2024/) - Housing Major Works Programme progress report presented to Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee October 2024. - [planning applications october 2024](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-october-2024/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House - [major works committee report](https://glera.co.uk/major-works-committee-report-nov2024/) - Housing Major Works Programme progress report presented to Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee November 2024. - [planning applications december 2024](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-december-2024/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Crescent House - [CoL update on windows refurbishment project](https://glera.co.uk/col-update-on-windows-refurbishment-project/) - An update from CoL on the windows refurbishment project delivered to residents 24 January 2025. - [major works committee report](https://glera.co.uk/major-works-committee-report/) - Housing Major Works Programme progress report presented to Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee January 2025. - [update on major works, repairs + maintenance and cleaning](https://glera.co.uk/update-on-major-works-repairs-maintenance-and-cleaning/) - Letter to all residents from Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing. - [planning applications february 2025](https://glera.co.uk/planning-applications-feb2025/) - Latest planning applications affecting or relating to Golden Lane Estate: Black Raven Court | 2 Bayer House - [barbican renewal phase 1](https://glera.co.uk/barbican-renewal-phase-1-2/) - Barbican Renewal Phase 1 (2025-2030) focuses on the Foyers, Lakeside and Conservatory. Consultation open until 2 June. - [community centres satisfaction survey](https://glera.co.uk/community-centres-satisfaction-survey/) - Feedback on your experience of using the community and Sir Ralph Perring centres (also Portsoken if applicable). Closes 5pm 30 June. - [leisure centre | children + young people survey](https://glera.co.uk/leisure-centre-children-young-people-survey/) - As part of the refurbishment of the Golden Leisure Centre a survey for young people and children. - [help shape new CoL cultural strategy](https://glera.co.uk/help-shape-new-col-cultural-strategy/) - CoL is developing a new Cultural Strategy for the Square Mile. Survey closes 16 May (extended from 25 April). - [pets policy survey results](https://glera.co.uk/pets-policy-survey-results/) - Results of the CoL Pets Police Survey. - [why the delay in providing legal opinion?](https://glera.co.uk/why-the-delay-in-providing-legal-opinion/) - GLERA has written to the Corporation expressing concerns about the delay in providing legal opinion on matters significantly affecting Crescent House leaseholders. - [the future of golden lane leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/the-future-of-golden-lane-leisure-centre/) - A survey to help shape future of Golden Lane Leisure Centre which is set to undergo a major refurbishment. Closes 20 March. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-residents-meeting-april25/) - Updates from the GLERA committee, how to set up our own food co-op, update on Action Day, plans for a GLERA and social archive. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-residents-meeting-feb2025/) - Updates from the GLERA committee, a chance to help plan a resident 'audit' of the estate, plus a possible summer project for younger residents. - [0-2 childcare policy consultation](https://glera.co.uk/early-years-consultation/) - City of London early years (0-2) childcare provision consultation. Closes 2 May. - [pets survey | queries + response](https://glera.co.uk/pets-survey-queries-response/) - In response to the CoL Pet Survey consultation, GLERA raised a number of observations and questions. - [wider estate indicative programme options](https://glera.co.uk/wider-estate-indicative-programme-options/) - Two options for indicative programmes for the Wider Estate as presented to the February Resident Liaison Group. - [the cripplegate chronicles](https://glera.co.uk/cripplegate-chronicles-xmas2024/) - From our Alderwoman, Liz King, published in Barbican Life. - [barbican renewal | access + inclusive design advisory group](https://glera.co.uk/barbican-renewal-access-inclusive-design-advisory-group/) - The Barbican Centre is looking to recruit 10 people with lived experiences of disabilities, neurodivergences, long-term conditions or those who experience barriers when accessing public buildings for a new Access and Inclusive Design Advisory Group. - [repairs contract transition update](https://glera.co.uk/repairs-contract-transition-update/) - A repairs contract update from Beverley Andrews, Head of Repairs. - [crescent house indicative programme](https://glera.co.uk/crescent-house-indicative-programme/) - Latest Crescent House indicative programme as discussed at January 2025's Residents' Liaison Group. - [tenant handbook consultation](https://glera.co.uk/tenant-handbook-followup/) - The consultation is designed to ensure the new Tenant Handbook meets the needs of our tenants and provides clear, accessible information for everyone. - ['gagging' of our resident councillors](https://glera.co.uk/gagging-of-our-resident-councillors/) - In April 2019 the Court of Common Council was presented with a petition signed by over 1,100 City residents declaring ‘no confidence’ in the City’s standards regime. - [BGLNF AGM minutes](https://glera.co.uk/bglnf-agm-minutes/) - Minutes from the Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum AGM. - [tenant handbook consultation](https://glera.co.uk/tenant-handbook-consultation/) - Help ensure the new Tenants Handbook is designed to meet the needs of tenants and provides clear, accessible information. - [AoU great neighbourhood award 2018](https://glera.co.uk/aou-great-neighbourhood-award/) - Golden Lane Estate was shortlisted for an Urbanism Award 2018 in the Great Neighbourhood category alongside Byker in Newcastle and Smithfields in Dublin. Sadly we didn't win, but we did come away with a framed commendation (proudly hanging in the estate office) and a very fitting poem from Academy of Urbanism's poet in residence, Ian McMillan. Golden - [city question time on youtube](https://glera.co.uk/cqt-dec2023/) - City Question Time December 2023 recording. - [planning permission granted for crescent house](https://glera.co.uk/planning-permission-granted-for-crescent-house/) - Confirmation of planning consent with conditions and related documents. - [barbican renewal phase 1](https://glera.co.uk/barbican-renewal-phase-1/) - The Barbican Centre is inviting you to have your say on design proposals for the Centre’s Foyers, Lakeside and Conservatory. Closes 17 February. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/residents-meeting-oct2024/) - Residents are invited to meet the new Housing Property team and hear about repairs and fire safety on the Estate. - [wider estate windows drop in update](https://glera.co.uk/wider-estate-windows-drop-in-update/) - Presentation boards from the resident drop in session on 3 October. - [crescent house windows refurbishment](https://glera.co.uk/crescent-house-windows-refurbishment/) - September update and info sheet including info on scope of work; temporary relocation during works; ventilation; over-heating etc - [windows project programme update](https://glera.co.uk/windows-project-programme-update-2/) - Latest windows project programme update for both Crescent House and the Wider Estate. - [windows project programme update](https://glera.co.uk/windows-project-programme-update/) - May 2024 windows refurbishment programme update for both Crescent House and the Wider Estate. - [CoL alfresco dining policy](https://glera.co.uk/col-alfresco-dining-policy/) - Closes 13 September. The City of London Corporation is conducting a consultation on the review of it’s Alfresco Dining Policy (Pavement Licensing). - [pet policy consultation update](https://glera.co.uk/pet-policy-consultation-update/) - The CoL Housing Division has asked Acuity to carry out an independent survey of residents as part of their Pets Policy consultation. Information packs will be delivered soon. - [crescent house | abatement on service charges](https://glera.co.uk/crescent-abatement/) - Crescent House abatement of service charges approved at committee - including windows /roof refurbishment. - [R+M contract update](https://glera.co.uk/repairs-update-july24/) - Repairs and maintenance contract has gone out to tender. Read highlights of the tender package. - [planning for sustainability](https://glera.co.uk/planning-for-sustainability/) - Closes 17 May. The SPD is one of the initiatives in delivering the Climate Action Strategy and meeting net zero throughout the Square Mile by 2040. - [CoL air quality strategy 2025 to 2030](https://glera.co.uk/col-air-quality-strategy/) - Twenty years ago, levels of air pollution across the City of London were almost three times what they are today but there is more we need to do to ensure that we all have air that is healthy to breathe. Closes Friday 26 July. - [CoL pets consultation](https://glera.co.uk/pets-consultation-online/) - We are asking residents for their views on our current Pets Policy, which sets out the rules for pet ownership for those living in homes managed by the City of London. - [duration of right to buy leases](https://glera.co.uk/duration-of-right-to-buy-leases/) - Joint letter from the City's Recognised Tenant Associations with some concerns and comments on the 'Duration of Right to Buy Leases (HRA)' report. - [ASB update](https://glera.co.uk/asb-update/) - At February 2023 GLERA residents' meeting, we report back on efforts to make headway on concerns around ASB. - [general election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/general-election-hustings/) - GLERA has invited all the constituency candidates in the upcoming General Election to come and answer residents’ questions at a hustings, chaired by our Alderwoman Sue Pearson. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-residents-meeting-3/) - All residents are invited to come along for a general catch up on GLERA activities plus a presentation from the City Plan 2040 team. - [GLERA october meeting summary](https://glera.co.uk/glera-october-meeting-summary/) - Summary of October 31 GLERA residents' meeting - [GLERA annual general meeting 2022](https://glera.co.uk/glera-agm-2022/) - All residents are invited to the GLERA AGM. - [sewage under crescent house](https://glera.co.uk/sewage-under-crescent-house/) - GLERA respond to CoL letter about sewage overflow under Crescent House. - [our alderwoman takes mandatory retirement](https://glera.co.uk/our-alderwoman-takes-mandatory-retirement/) - Our Alderwoman Sue Pearson will shortly stand down due to reaching the mandatory retirement age. - [Section 20 notice | GLERA response](https://glera.co.uk/section-20-notice-glera-response/) - GLERA response to Section 20 notice re new repairs contract. - [open gardens weekend](https://glera.co.uk/open-gardens-weekend/) - A big thank you to everyone who helped out over the weekend and those who baked the most fabulous cakes. This was a record year! - [GLERA meeting update | city plan 2040](https://glera.co.uk/glera-meeting-update-city-plan-2040/) - City Plan 2040 - presentation made to GLERA meeting and useful links etc. Consultation extended to 17 June. - [new contract | draft tender questions](https://glera.co.uk/draft-tender-questions/) - GLERA are being asked to feedback on the draft tender documents for the new repairs contract. Have your say... - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-residents-meeting/) - An update on latest GLERA activities, ongoing repairs consultation, Imagine Golden Lane projects, plus presentation from Destination City. - [city plan 2040](https://glera.co.uk/city-plan-2040/) - Closes 31 May, public consultation on the City Plan 2040. The plan provides a framework for future development in the Square Mile, outlining priorities for its communities, businesses and places until 2040 and beyond. - [two new contracts proposed](https://glera.co.uk/two-new-contracts-proposed/) - Section 20 notices were recently issued to Leaseholders giving notice of the City's intention to enter into two long term agreements. - [cripplegate by-election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/cripplegate-by-election-hustings/) - In September 2023 then Cripplegate Councillor Sue Pearson was elected Alderwoman, resulting in the upcoming by-election on 23 March. Come and meet the candidates. - [cripplegate hustings](https://glera.co.uk/cripplegate-hustings-2/) - Come and meet the candidates for the upcoming Council elections on Thursday 24 March. - [cripplegate by-election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/cripplegate-hustings/) - There are four candidates standing in the upcoming Cripplegate by-election on 2 November. Please come along to meet them, ask questions and hear how they plan to best represent us. - [jane's walk festival](https://glera.co.uk/janes-walk-festival/) - This walk will take visitors around the edge of Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum area. - [repairs meeting update](https://glera.co.uk/repairs-meeting-update/) - Follow up email to attendees of the meeting to discuss new repairs contract on 24 May 2023. - [beech street tunnel](https://glera.co.uk/beech-street-tunnel/) - An 18 month trial starts in March 2020 along Beech Street tunnel to create the UK's first Zero Emission street. This was first announced via local press and TV in December, much to the surprise of many local residents as there has been no consultation. There are concerns that there will be unwelcome consequences for - [city question time on youtube](https://glera.co.uk/cqt-jan2024/) - Finance special of City Question Time - council tax, business rates and other budget-related issues. - [neighbourhood forum consultation](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood-forum/) - The Barbican and Golden Lane community has applied to become a designated neighbourhood forum so that it can prepare a neighbourhood plan and participate in local planning matters on a statutory basis. - [designated!](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood-area-neighbourhood-forum-designated/) - The City of London’s Planning and Transport Committee today designated both the Neighbourhood Area and the Neighbourhood Forum unamended and by a unanimous vote. - [housing strategy consultation](https://glera.co.uk/housing-strategy-consultation/) - The City is developing a new Housing Strategy - the purpose is to set out the City’s vision for the supply of housing and the successful delivery of housing services to residents. - [how should local funding be spent?](https://glera.co.uk/how-should-local-funding-be-spent/) - Closes 25 October. The City's Central Grants Unit is really keen to get residents' views on how community funds should be spent. In the past resident response to their consultations has been fairly low so they are proactively seeking our participation - [repairs + maintenance survey](https://glera.co.uk/repairs-survey/) - Closes 19 February. The existing repairs and maintenance contract between City of London and Wates Group Ltd is due to come to an end in March 2025. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-residents-meeting-2/) - We’ll be reporting back on GLERA committee efforts to follow up on frustration expressed at the AGM around reporting repairs and anti-social behaviour. Our local MP Nickie Aiken will be there along with many of our local councillors and our new Alderwoman, Sue Pearson. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/glera-residents-meeting-feb/) - GLERA residents' meeting - all welcome! Latest updates on effort to tackle ASB, mould survey, windows project update, Beech Street Zero Emissions consultation... - [we need to talk about repairs...](https://glera.co.uk/we-need-to-talk-about-repairs/) - GLERA resident meeting to discuss the upcoming repairs contract renewal with CoL Officers, Mike Saunders and Fleur McNeil - [new repairs + maintenance contract](https://glera.co.uk/new-repairs-maintenance-contract/) - The City of London Corporation is shortly going to tender a new contract for repairs and maintenance of our estates. This meeting is for you to give your ideas of what should be included in the contract and what you would like done differently. - [aldersgate ward meeting | policing](https://glera.co.uk/aldersgate-ward-meeting-policing/) - Aldersgate Councillors are inviting all Golden Lane Estate residents to a presentation by the City of London Police on Community policing, cycle squad and fraud. ## Pages - [hello](https://glera.co.uk/) - The Golden Lane Estate Residents’ Association (GLERA) is the Recognised Tenants' Association representing all residents of the Golden Lane Estate. Membership is automatic and free to all residents. GLERA aims to: Further the common community interests of all residents of Golden Lane Estate and represent members in dealings with the City of London Corporation, and - [save golden lane leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/estate/golden-lane-leisure-centre/save-golden-lane-leisure-centre/) - freedom of information requests 13 APRIL 202621 FOI requests were submitted covering all aspects of the closure decision, the refurbishment, and the City’s handling of the Fusion administration. These include requests on: The closure decision and decision-making process Alternative operators considered CIL funding basis Pre-Market Engagement exercise March 2026 Management contract with Fusion Lifestyle SEND - [press | golden lane leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/estate/golden-lane-leisure-centre/press-golden-lane-leisure-centre/) - 2026 1 JULY Golden Lane Leisure Centre sports hall saved after residents push back after closure planMyLondon | Ben Lynch 23 MAY 2026 Sports hall at London neighbourhood’s only leisure centre not expected to reopen before refurbMyLondon | Ben Lynch 21 MAY 2026 Motion calling to reopen leisure centre rejected (p5)Islington Gazette | Ben Lynch 20 MAY 2026 Golden Lane Leisure Centre motion - [press + media](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/press-media/) - If you come across any press or media involving Golden Lane and it's not listed below please do send a link through to secretary.glera@gmail.com so we can add - thanks! 2026 1 JULY Golden Lane Leisure Centre sports hall saved after residents push back after closure planMyLondon | Ben Lynch 5 JUNE City of London - [GLERA newsletters](https://glera.co.uk/community/newsletters/) - If you would like to sign up to the GLERA newsletter, please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com with your details and your connection to the estate. 2026 30 MAY GLERA AGM | join Golden Lane Leisure Centre User Forum plus Leisure Centre public engagement, other consultations 17 MAY Jumble Sale next Saturday! and other dates for your diary - [repairs + maintenance](https://glera.co.uk/homes/repairs-maintenance/) - NOTE: SOME INFO BELOW TO BE UPDATED - CHIGWELL SUSPENDED SERVICES 21 MAY 2016 The information below is taken from the April 2025 @Home newsletter requesting a repair Emergency repairs should always be reported by telephone 0800 035 0003. Non-emergency repairs can be reported by telephone 0800 035 0003 or by email propertyservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk NOTE: Repairs are - [golden lane leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/estate/golden-lane-leisure-centre/) - golden lane leisure centre refurbishment The City of London Corporation owns and commissions the operation of the Golden Lane Leisure Centre (the Centre). The Centre was built in the late 1950s as part of the Golden Lane Estate and is the only local authority leisure offer in the Square Mile. It was refurbished by the - [our estate](https://glera.co.uk/estate/) - COMMUNITY CENTRE ESTATE OFFICE GOLDEN LANE LEISURE CENTRE PRESS SAVE GOLDEN LANE LEISURE CENTRE LISTED STATUS REPAIRS + MAINTENANCE ROUGH SLEEPING WINDOWS REFURBISHMENT + ASSOCIATED WORKS latest updates - [everything else...](https://glera.co.uk/everything-else/) - Might be a bit old school but a site map and list of contents always useful: main pages GLE MAJOR WORKS RENEWAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEES + REPORTS (MWRP) PLANNING (MWRP) PRESS (MWRP) LEASE EXTENSIONS LEASEHOLD MATTERS REPAIRS + MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES CRIPPLEGATE COUNCILLORS GLERA COMMUNITY CENTRE ESTATE OFFICE GOLDEN LANE LEISURE CENTRE PRESS SAVE GOLDEN LANE - [press | major works renewal programme](https://glera.co.uk/homes/gle-major-works-renewal-programme/press-major-works-renewal-programme/) - 2025 15 DECEMBER 2025 £151 million approved to fix London housing estates in several boroughs where residents share same landlordMyLondon | Ben Lynch 12 DECEMBER 2025 £211 boost to upgrade 12 London housing estatesNewsroom City of London (press release) 10 DECEMBER 2025 City of London weighs private backing for housing upgradesMortgage Introducer | Rommel Lontayao 9 DECEMBER 2025 City of London explores - [our homes](https://glera.co.uk/homes/) - GOLDEN LANE ESTATE MAJOR WORKS RENEWAL PROGRAMME (previously Windows Refurbishment + Associated Works) COMMITTEES + REPORTS PLANNING PRESS RENEWAL PROGRAMME BOARD LEASE EXTENSIONS LEASEHOLD MATTERS REPAIRS + MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES Find out more about London Fire Brigade’s free Home Fire Safety Visits and free smoke alarm installation. useful docs latest updates - [estate office](https://glera.co.uk/estate/estate-office/) - The Estate Office is under Great Arthur House - the entrance faces on to the carpark, across from the community centre. Our Resident Services Officer is Sobia Ishaque (since September 2025) and she takes the lead on helping residents with housing related issues, essentially anything related to your home or tenancy. Sobia will also promote - [GLE major works renewal programme](https://glera.co.uk/homes/gle-major-works-renewal-programme/) - golden lane estate major works renewal programme COMMITTEES + REPORTS PLANNING PRESS RENEWAL PROGRAMME BOARD 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 Major Works Renewal Programme. SUMMARYProposals approved by Members in March 2023 around window - [planning | major works renewal programme](https://glera.co.uk/homes/gle-major-works-renewal-programme/planning-major-works-renewal-programme/) - crescent house JANUARY 202626/00107/LBC26/00106/FULLWorks pertaining to fire safety, building services, external repairs and redecorations, and other associated works. DECEMBER 202424/01271/LDC Submission of a method statement setting out the methodology for the cleaning and replacement of the mosaic tiles, including those found on the ground floor colonnade pursuant to condition 11 of planning permission 23/00466/FULL dated 13/12/2023 - [committees + reports](https://glera.co.uk/homes/gle-major-works-renewal-programme/committee-reports/) - committees Community and Children's Services Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-Committee Policy and Resources project summaries OCTOBER 2025 DECEMBER 2024 NOVEMBER 2024 committee reports Click on 'Agenda Item' for minutes and links to all reports - quotes below are provided from main reports or minutes. 13 APRIL 2026 | Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-CommitteeAgenda Item 13 - [GLE renewal programme board](https://glera.co.uk/homes/gle-major-works-renewal-programme/gle-renewal-programme-board/) - function The GLE Renewal Board is in place to oversee and support the delivery of the 10-year programme of Housing improvement works on the Golden Lane Estate. The Board meets monthly and membership includes residents nominated by GLERA, Councillors, and officers of the Corporation. It is chaired by Councillor Anthony Fitzpatrick or Deputy Chairman, Adam - [golden lane stitchers](https://glera.co.uk/community/golden-lane-stitchers/) - The Golden Lane Stitchers meet every Wednesday 2.30 - 4.30 pm at the Sir Ralph Perring Centre. Everyone welcome - no experience required! Just drop in... or for more info email goldenlanestitchers@gmail.com - [our neighbourhood](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/) - BARBICAN + GOLDEN LANE CONSERVATION AREA CITY LIVING RESIDENT CARD COLPAI COMMUNITY POLICING DESTINATION CITY DEVELOPMENTS NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM city living resident card SEPTEMBER 2025The City Living Resident Card is the City of London Corporation’s new scheme which will give cardholders access to exclusive offers and opportunities from City attractions, local businesses, and useful services. And, it also - [community policing](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/policing/) - city of london police Our local police station is at 182 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4NP, opposite Liverpool Street Station. Contact details are here. reporting anti-social behaviour Antisocial behaviour takes many forms, from aggressive, noisy or abusive behaviour to neighbourhood disturbances involving drugs or animals. If you’ve witnessed antisocial behaviour, it is easy to report online. By - [golden baggers](https://glera.co.uk/community/golden-baggers/) - Golden Lane's award winning community food growing project contributes to our sense of wellbeing and quality of life. Nestled between the Ralph Perring Centre and Hatfield House the Golden Lane Estate allotments are run by a thriving community of Golden Baggers. This little oasis began as a food-growing project in 2010 using 20 one-tonne builders' - [leasehold matters](https://glera.co.uk/homes/leasehold-matters/) - leaseholder newsletters 20 FEBRUARY 2026 Leaseholder meeting on Wednesday 4 March 7 pm Sir Ralph Perring Centre 24 NOVEMBER 2025 Leaseholder meeting Wednesday 26 November all GLE leaseholders welcome 18 OCTOBER 2025 Leaseholder meeting Wednesday 29 Oct all GLE leaseholders welcome 25 MAY 2025 REMINDER: meeting to form Leaseholder working party THIS TUESDAY 7 pm Sir - [GLERA](https://glera.co.uk/glera/) - The Golden Lane Estate Residents’ Association (GLERA) represents all residents on Golden Lane Estate; City of London tenants, leasehold tenants and sub-let tenants. Membership is automatic and free to all residents (you can of course opt out by contacting secretary.glera@gmail.com) The GLERA committee is made up of a small group of residents juggling work, family - [rough sleeping](https://glera.co.uk/estate/rough-sleeping/) - Occasionally there are incidents of rough sleeping on the estate. Here's how to report and best help the person(s) concerned (taken from letter sent by the Corporation to residents on 6 January 2026): We would like to inform residents that within the last 2 weeks there have been multiple reports of a rough sleeper being - [archive](https://glera.co.uk/arch1v3/) - This page contains links to historical documents relating to the Major Works projects across the estate. 1998 Crescent House windows condition surveyundertaken by Adrian Brooks - [!glee!](https://glera.co.uk/community/glee/) - GLEE is the newly formed Golden Lane Estate Event group whose aims are to: raise the profile of GLEE in the local community improve community cohesion on Golden Lane Estate secure funds and help residents secure funding to provide community events organise medium to larger scale community events provide opportunities to volunteer reach all residents - [democracy](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/) - CONSULTATIONS + SURVEYS COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL PRESS + MEDIA VOTING IN THE CITY WARDMOTES WHO REPRESENTS US? latest updates - [city living resident card](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/city-living-resident-card/) - In September 2025 the City of London launched the City Living Resident Card which gives Square Mile residents discounted access to City attractions, cheaper gym memberships and money off at restaurants and bars. New offers are added every week – check the website for full list (residents can also make suggestions). To get your free card visit - [neighbourhood forum](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/neighbourhood-forum/) - The Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum was designated on 18 July 2023. The forum is supported by GLERA and the Barbican Association as it strengthens local influence by: Creating a neighbourhood plan (in general conformity with the City’s Local Plan) Commenting on planning applications Influencing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) spending A portion (25%) of - [court of common council](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/court-of-common-council/) - meetings - [cripplegate councillors](https://glera.co.uk/people/cripplegate/) - our ward of cripplegate The City of London elects 100 Councillors across 25 wards. Our ward, Cripplegate, is one of only four residential wards along with Aldersgate, Portsoken and Queenhithe, the rest are business wards. The resident population is around 1,900 and Golden Lane Estate accounts for about a third. Cripplegate also takes in part - [our people](https://glera.co.uk/people/) - CRIPPLEGATE COUNCILLORS ESTATE OFFICE GLERA latest updates - [COLPAI](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/colpai/) - latest updates - [who represents us?](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/who-represents-us/) - @ guildhall The City of London elects 100 Councillors across 25 wards. Our ward, Cripplegate, has a high proportion of residents living mainly on the Golden Lane and Barbican Estates. The resident population is around 1,900 and Golden Lane Estate accounts for about a third. Cripplegate also takes in a few other residential blocks and - [our community](https://glera.co.uk/community/) - !GLEE! (GOLDEN LANE ESTATE EVENTS GROUP) GLERA NEWSLETTER GOLDEN BAGGERS GOLDEN LANE STITCHERS IMAGINE GOLDEN LANE If you're part of a resident lead community initiative and would like it mentioned here email secretary.glera@gmail.com with a bit of text and some pics if you have them. community website Golden Lane Estate has its own community website - [wardmotes](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/wardmotes/) - Wardmotes are Ward meetings that are held annually in March. The main purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Ward electorate to meet their Alder and Common Councillors and raise any questions with the Members that they may have. It is also the time to put forward any Resolutions to the Court - [lease extensions](https://glera.co.uk/homes/lease-extensions/) - STOP PRESS: on 24 May 2024 the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act became law. This page will be updated in due course. More info here SOME OF THE INFO BELOW MAY NO LONGER BE VALID IN LIGHT OF NEW LEGISLATION Leaseholders have the right to purchase an extension to their lease, and below there is - [imagine golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/community/imagine/) - Imagine if Golden Lane Estate was green, resilient to climate change and had plans to achieve net zero carbon. Imagine a different way of living and working in Golden Lane… bike project This resident-led project has a vision for Golden Lane. The first stage in changing the estate is the Golden Lane Bike Project designed - [community centre](https://glera.co.uk/estate/community-centre/) - hire rates for GLE residents Main hall (capacity 70) @ £15 per hr Lower Ground space 1 (capacity 30) FREE Lower Ground space 2 (capacity 30) FREE Music Room FREE Sir Ralph Perring Centre (capacity 25) FREE Check the pages on the City of London website to check the prices quoted above are accurate.To book - [privacy policy](https://glera.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - who we are Our website address is: https://glera.co.uk who we share your data with We will not share or sell your personal information with third party marketers. If you choose to subscribe to our email list we will use Mailchimp to process and store your data, manage email subscriptions and send emails to subscribers. Otherwise, - [listed status](https://glera.co.uk/estate/listed-status/) - Golden Lane is one of Britain’s most important post war housing developments. Its design and construction at the time were innovative and forward thinking and were widely influential. Many of the concepts realised in the Golden Lane Estate were used widely elsewhere for example, Barbican. Golden Lane is a pioneering example of an urban microcosm - [voting in the city](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/voting/) - CoL voting lists The City of London maintains two lists of voters for its residents: The Ward List: the list of people able to vote in Ward elections for their local Alders and Common Councillors. Registration for the Ward Lists takes place during the annual canvass each autumn. The Electoral Register: the list of people able to - [destination city](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/destination-city/) - Launched in May 2022, Destination City is 'a package of measures designed to boost the vibrancy of the Square Mile, drive forward its recovery from the pandemic and increase its attractiveness to talent.' Key features of the Destination City programme: A £2.5 million annual investment to boost the Square Mile’s leisure offer, building on recent - [barbican and golden lane conservation area](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/conservation-area/) - After a significant campaign by GLERA and the Barbican Association (BA) the Barbican and Golden Lane Conservation Area was designated in February 2022. The buildings of both Golden Lane Barbican Estates are listed and therefore already designated heritage assets, hence it is primarily the setting of the estates and the historical importance of the area - [consultations + surveys](https://glera.co.uk/democracy/consultations-surveys/) - [service charges](https://glera.co.uk/homes/service-charges/) - [IN PROGRESS] - [developments](https://glera.co.uk/neighbourhood/developments/) - [in progress] more to come soon... - [community website](https://glera.co.uk/community/community-website/) - Golden Lane Estate has it's own community website created in 2009 which is now more than a little creaky! As part of the grant received from the Culture Mile Bid the community website will get a revamp, with a software update to make it easier to use on mobile and ipad) plus a bit of - [test](https://glera.co.uk/test/) - / - [resources](https://glera.co.uk/resources/) - COMMUNITY WEBSITE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER OTHER NEWSLETTERS CITY OF LONDON WEBSITE BARBICAN ASSOCIATION - [Coming soon](https://glera.co.uk/coming-soon/) - Coming Soon! Our new revamped website thanks to a grant from Culture Mile BID ## Events - [GLERA leaseholder group meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-leaseholder-group-meeting-july2026/) - Meeting for all Golden Lane Estate leaseholders interested in being part of the GLERA Leaseholder Group. - [golden lane estate surgery CANCELLED](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-24june2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [health in the city day](https://glera.co.uk/events/health-in-the-city-day-2/) - Meet health and social care providers, charities and support groups. Also wellbeing activities, give aways and refreshments as well as blood pressure tests. - [GLE leaseholder meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-leaseholder-meeting-june2026/) - Meeting for all Golden Lane Estate leaseholders interested in being part of the GLERA Leaseholder Group. - [community picnic](https://glera.co.uk/events/community-picnic-2026/) - Everyone's invited to a picnic on the lawn with music and entertainment. - [GLERA AGM 2026](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-annual-general-meeting2026/) - All Golden Lane Estate residents welcome! NOTE: change of date and location (was originally 18 June at the community centre) - [golden lane leisure centre user forum | first meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-leisure-centre-user-group-first-meeting/) - Come to the founding meeting of the resident-led Golden Lane Leisure Centre User Group. For discussion: draft constitution will be presented by Campaign organisers. - [golden lane leisure centre public engagement](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-leisure-centre-public-engagement-webinar/) - Online public engagement event on proposals for the future refurbishment and renewal of Golden Lane leisure centre. - [CQT | climate action special](https://glera.co.uk/events/cqt-climate-action-special/) - City Question Time Climate Action Special plus usual Q+A. - [golden lane leisure centre public engagement](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-leisure-centre-public-engagement/) - Public engagement event on proposals for the future refurbishment and renewal of Golden Lane leisure centre. - [golden lane leisure centre public engagement](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-leisure-centre-public-engagement-2/) - Public engagement event on proposals for the future refurbishment and renewal of Golden Lane leisure centre. - [GLE leaseholder meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-leaseholder-meeting/) - Resident meeting to discuss formation of house groups and Investment Programme related strategies. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-may2026/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [open gardens weekend](https://glera.co.uk/events/lopen-gardens-weekend-sat2026/) - The Golden Lane Allotments are once again open for visitors for London Open Gardens weekend. Want to get involved? - [open gardens weekend](https://glera.co.uk/events/open-gardens-weekend-sun2026/) - The Golden Lane Allotments are once again open for visitors for London Open Gardens weekend. Want to get involved? - [beating the bounds](https://glera.co.uk/events/beating-the-bounds/) - Beating the Bounds is an old tradition of marking the boundary lines of church parishes and neighbourhoods. Tea and buns afterwards... - [rumble in the jumble](https://glera.co.uk/events/rumble-in-the-jumble/) - Golden Lane Estate jumble sale is back - cash only! - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-june2026/) - Give and Take with mini recycling centre for household batteries, lightbulbs and vapes. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-10june2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-14/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [CoL host residents' meeting | leisure centre](https://glera.co.uk/events/col-host-residents-meeting-leisure-centre/) - Update on the leisure centre and opportunity to share your views with the Chair and Deputy Chair of Community and Children’s Services Committee, Helen Fentimen and Steve Goodman. - [leisure centre | emergency public meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/leisure-centre-emergency-public-meeting/) - Golden Lane Leisure Centre is set to close on 30 April. Hear directly from campaign coordinators, ward councillors, and community voices. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-april2026/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-4/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the online panel meeting where you can meet the dedicated ward officer team. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-april2026/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting where you can meet the dedicated ward officer team. - [golden lane estate surgeries](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgeries-6may2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-22april2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-fe2026/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-jan2026/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [walk + talk | what makes a healthy, happy neighbourhood?](https://glera.co.uk/events/walk-talk-what-makes-a-healthy-happy-neighbourhood/) - The Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum is inviting you to "walk and talk" about making the Barbican and Golden Lane a healthier, happier place. - [golden lane action day](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-action-day-2026/) - Exactly one year since the Golden Day Action Day looked at broken windows, light fittings, apving, walls and ceilings and other areas for improvement - what's happened? - [easter egg hunt](https://glera.co.uk/events/easter-egg-hunt/) - Our resident-led events group GLEE! have organised an Easter Egg Hunt for young residents (with grown up / parent in tow). - [library of things demo](https://glera.co.uk/events/library-of-things-demo/) - Library of Things now open - come along to live demo to see how it works. - [major works coffee drop-in](https://glera.co.uk/events/major-works-coffee-drop-in-may2026/) - The Golden Lane Estate Major Works Team are trialling informal coffee drop-ins. Anyone who lives or owns a flat on Golden Lane Estate is welcome. - [major works coffee drop-in](https://glera.co.uk/events/major-works-coffee-drop-in/) - The Golden Lane Estate Major Works Team are trialling informal coffee drop-ins. Anyone who lives or owns a flat on Golden Lane Estate is welcome. - [major works coffee drop-in](https://glera.co.uk/events/major-works-coffee-drop-in-april2026/) - The Golden Lane Estate Major Works Team are trialling informal coffee drop-ins. Anyone who lives or owns a flat on Golden Lane Estate is welcome. - [make it happen fund | drop-in](https://glera.co.uk/events/make-it-happen-fund-drop-in/) - Two of our councillors and the Cripplegate Foundation with info on the Make it Happen Fund (up to £500 for community projects). - [GLERA residents' meeting (new date)](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-march2026/) - Updates on the windows project, leisure centre, repairs; plus our 60 Second Survey and a discussion about the Estate Office. - [cripplegate wardmote](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-wardmote-2026/) - The annual Wardmote is your opportunity to ask your Cripplegate Councillors any questions about issues that are concerning you and also propose any Resolutions. - [GLE leaseholder meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-leaseholder-meeting-march2026/) - Meeting for all Golden Lane Estate leaseholders interested in being part of the GLERA Leaseholder Group. - [silk street | town hall meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/silk-street-town-hall-meeting/) - Revisions to the Silk Street scheme have been submitted. Barbican Quarter Action will guide residents through additional documents and shortcomings of the changes. - [city of london police phone marking](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-of-london-police-phone-marking/) - Pop along to this event to get your phone marked for free. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-feb2026/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting where you can meet the dedicated ward officer team. - [GLEE AGM](https://glera.co.uk/events/glee-agm-2006/) - All Golden Lane Estate residents are invited to Golden Lane's Estate Events (GLEE) AGM. - [golden baggers agm](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-baggers-agm2026/) - Golden Lane's allotment group's annual AGM followed by Social Sunday. - [city question time | finance special](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-finance-special/) - This event will include a panel event with the Policy Chairman and other City representatives to discuss issues that affect you. Discover the City of London Corporation’s future plans, discuss local issues, and connect with your neighbours. - [bike users group](https://glera.co.uk/events/bike-users-group-jan2026/) - Update on progress towards better security and a walk around the estate to view existing problems and possibly identify any further issues. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-may2026/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-june2026/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-jan2026/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-march2026/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-feb2026/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-april2026/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-25march2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-13/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-11march2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-11feb2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other members of the Senior Management Team. - [waste reduction workshop](https://glera.co.uk/events/7410/) - How can we reduce waste, share tools and support repiar in our neighbourhoods? Plus the Library of Things launching in Spring - an easy, affordable way to access tools and equipment. - [waste reduction workshop](https://glera.co.uk/events/library-of-things-workshop/) - How can we reduce waste, share tools and support repiar in our neighbourhoods? Plus the Library of Things launching in Spring - an easy, affordable way to access tools and equipment. - [GLE festive celebration](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-festive-celebration/) - Festive singalong, refreshments and a visit from Santa! - [GLE festive market](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-festive-market-2025/) - Our annual Festive Market! Lots of stalls, community cafe.... - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-dec2025/) - All Golden Lane Estate residents welcome! - [crescent house resident planning consultation | drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/crescent-house-resident-planning-consultation-drop-in/) - The Major Works team will present their plans for Crescent House ahead of the upcoming planning application. - [GLE leaseholder group](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-leasholder-group/) - For all Golden Lane Estate leaseholders interested in being part of GLE Leaseholder Group - [golden lane estate 'walk + talk'](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-walk-talk/) - For women on GLE to share concerns about safety with community police, CoL Housing and Community Safety Teams. - [GLERA technical group](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-technical-group-nov2025/) - Third meeting of the GLERA technical group. - [residents consultation event on planning guidance](https://glera.co.uk/events/residents-consultation-event-on-planning-guidance/) - CoL are preparing new Supplementary Planning Documents to support implementation of the merging City Plan 2024, and would like resident input. - [cookies + crafts with cripplegate councillors](https://glera.co.uk/events/cookies-crafts-with-cripplegate-councillors/) - Refreshments and Christmas crafts with Cripplegate Councillors to follow their monthly surgery. - [hatfield podium works | resident briefing](https://glera.co.uk/events/hatfield-podium-works-resident-briefing/) - The work to the Hatfield Podium starts on 24 November. Meet the contractor to find out more and how it will affect you. - [neighbourhood police community drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/neighbourhood-police-community-drop-in-dec2025/) - Lunch time drop in with our community policing team. - [neighbourhood police community drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/neighbourhood-police-community-drop-in-nov2025/) - Lunch time drop in with our community policing team. - [city plan 2040 | heritage](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-plan-2040-heritage/) - PresentIng the City Plan and policies and approaches on heritage. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-nov2025/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [culture mile BID annual networking drinks](https://glera.co.uk/events/culture-mile-bid-annual-networking-drinks/) - Join Culture Mile BID for their annual drinks at the stunning newly reopened Barts North Wing. Enjoy and evening of networking, drinks and canapes. - [city question time + festive celebration](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-festive-celebration/) - Discover CoLfuture plans, discuss local issues, and connect with your neighbours. Followed by festive celebration. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-26nov2025/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-28jan2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-10dec2025/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-14jan2026/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team - [BGLNF AGM (rescheduled)](https://glera.co.uk/events/bglnf-agm-2025/) - Members of the Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum are invited to join the AGM. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-3/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting where you can meet the dedicated ward officer team. - [police community drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/police-community-drop-in/) - Community drop in - with our community policing team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-12nov2025/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-29oct2025/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-19oct2025/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [GLE leaseholder group](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-leaseholder-group/) - For all Golden Lane Estate leaseholders interested in being part of GLE Leaseholder Group. - [BGLNF guided walk](https://glera.co.uk/events/bglnf-guided-walk/) - A walking and talking consultation on future uses for key sites within the Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood Forum area. - [GLE bicycle user group](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-bicycle-user-group/) - Agenda includes bike theft with presentation from CoL police. - [GLERA technical group](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-technical-group/) - First meeting of the GLERA technical group. - [BQA public meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/bqa-public-meeting/) - Barbican Quarter Action - public meeting to discuss City plans to demolish Bastion House and Museum of London - [silk street campaign residents' action meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/silk-street-campaign-residents-action-meeting/) - Hear from expert advisors on how the proposed huge development at 1 Silk Street will negatively impact the whole Barbican Estate. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-oct2025/) - GLERA updates plus two new community projects; Decades of Us for everyone to join in, and a project organised by the LSA for our younger residents. All residents welcome. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-sept2025/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-9/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [barbican summer party](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-summer-party-2025/) - Our Barbican neighbours have again invited us to their summer party. - [fortune street park community celebration](https://glera.co.uk/events/fortune-street-park-community-celebration/) - The Friends of Fortune Street Park (the voluntary local residents group) invite you to the special community gathering to celebrate our beloved local park. FREE and open to everyone. Bring your family, friends, neighbours and a picnic Let’s celebrate together! - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-jan2026/) - Have items in a reusable condition you no longer need? Looking for something new-to-you? This is your chance to declutter sustainably while helping to reduce waste and support your local community. - [adult social care information event](https://glera.co.uk/events/adult-social-care-information-event/) - Discover how the new housing assistance policy can work for you, learn about the sensory needs process, find out how to access occupational therapy and share your views. - [city question time](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-sept2025/) - An open panel event with the Policy Chairman and other representatives to discuss issues that affect you as a City resident. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-dec2025/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-nov2025/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-july2025/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [community picnic](https://glera.co.uk/events/community-picnic-2025/) - Everyone's invited to a picnic on the lawn with music and entertainment. - [golden lane leisure centre | meet the contractor](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-leisure-centre-meet-the-contractor/) - Work is due to start soon to replace the waterproofing above the Golden Lane Leisure Centre - meet the contractor drop in event with presentation. - [give + take day | tech takeback](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-2/) - Give and Take Days are a simple way for you to give away items you no longer need, and take items you do need, all for FREE! - [bike users group](https://glera.co.uk/events/bike-users-group/) - Join new Bike Users Group to monitor and improve bike parking facilities on the estate etc. - [city neighbourhood forum](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-neighbourhood-forum/) - A chance to hear about local services and help choose the top health priority for your neighbourhood. - [whitecross street party](https://glera.co.uk/events/whitecross-street-party-2/) - Whitecross Street Party celebrates its 15 birthday - art, live music, street performance... - [whitecross street party](https://glera.co.uk/events/whitecross-street-party/) - Whitecross Street Party celebrates its 15 birthday - art, live music, street performance... - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-12/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-11/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-10/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-7/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-8/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-6/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [community picnic](https://glera.co.uk/events/community-picnic/) - Everyone's invited to a picnic on the lawn with music and entertainment. - [GLERA annual general meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-agm-2025/) - GLERA's Annual General Meeting - all residents welcome! - [health in the city day](https://glera.co.uk/events/health-in-the-city-day/) - Join Healthwatch City of London and The Neaman Practice and meet the people who can help with your health and wellbeing. - [forming a leaseholder working party](https://glera.co.uk/events/forming-a-leaseholder-working-party/) - A meeting for all Leaseholders interested in forming a GLERA working party to focus on Leaseholder issues (major works costs etc). - [estate office drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-office-drop-in-may2025/) - This drop-in session will include an update on the Golden Lane Lighting Strategy from the project team. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-may25/) - Anyone who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [crescent house leaseholder meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/crescent-house-leaseholder-meeting/) - Residents of Crescent House are meeting to discuss Leaseholder issues relating to the Golden Lane Investment Programme (previously Windows and Related Works). - [city question time | culture special](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-culture-special/) - Discover the City of London Corporation’s future plans, discuss local issues, and connect with your neighbours. - [spring garden festival](https://glera.co.uk/events/spring-garden-festival/) - Arts and crafts, gardening and composting, gardeners Q+A, lunch and refreshments - all residents welcome! - [!glee! social](https://glera.co.uk/events/glee-social/) - GLEE's first social - come along and find out more about getting involved with organising and helping out at resident events. - [cripplegate by-election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/hustings-march2023-2/) - St Giles Church, Barbican In September 2023 then Cripplegate Councillor Sue Pearson was elected Alderwoman, resulting in the upcoming by-election on 23 March. The candidates will be formally announced on Thursday March 2. Please come along to meet them at one of the following Hustings organised by GLERA and the Barbican Association: Monday 6 March - [beech street zero emissions - drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/beech-street/) - The City of London Corporation would like your views on the future of Beech Street Zero Emissions Scheme. - [beech street zero emissions scheme](https://glera.co.uk/events/beech-street-zero-emissions-scheme/) - The City of London Corporation would like to hear your views on the future of Beech Street. - [tech take back day](https://glera.co.uk/events/tech-take-back-day-jan2023/) - Bring along old phones, tablets, laptops and data bearing tech to be professionally wiped of all data ready to either be refurbished and sold or recycled. - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-jan2023/) - These events are an opportunity for City residents having a clear-out, to make sure unwanted items are reused, recycled or disposed of responsibly whilst also supporting the local community. - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-june2023/) - Give and Take days are a simple way for you to give away items you no longer need, and take items you do need, all for FREE! - [by-election ward hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/by-election-ward-hustings/) - Ward hustings to meet candidates standing in the by-election on 2 November. - [repairs online consultation session](https://glera.co.uk/events/repairs-online-consultation-session/) - Online webinar consultation session for the repairs and maintenance extension and procurement. - [GLE windows project - drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-windows-project-drop-in/) - Following the 13 March 2023 decision by the City of London Corporation's Community and Children's Services (C&CS), a drop-in meeting will be held to inform residents of the Golden Lane Estate of the expedited Windows Project. - [CoL pets consultation (online)](https://glera.co.uk/events/pets-consultation-online/) - The City of London Housing Service Pets Policy is due for review. Online and in person drop-in sessions. - [CoL pets policy consultation](https://glera.co.uk/events/pets-policy-consultation/) - The City of London Housing service Pets Policy is due for review. Online and in person drop-in sessions. - [city plan 2040 | what is it + how to respond](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-plan-2040-what-is-it-how-to-respond-2/) - Online event to learn more about what the City Plan is and how to respond to the consultation. - [city plan 2040 | what is it + how to respond](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-plan-2040-what-is-it-how-to-respond/) - The City Plan 2040 is the City Corporation’s vision for how the Square Mile will develop up to 2040. It contains a suite of policies to guide development in the City, ensuring growth is economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. - [city plan 2040 | economic growth](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-plan-2040-economic-growth/) - City Plan 2040 will set the planning and development policies and strategic priorities that will guide the growth of the Square Mile up to 2040. - [city plan 2040 | what it means for residents](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-plan-2040-residents/) - City Plan 2040 is the City Corporation’s vision for how the Square Mile will develop up to 2040. - [help form a food co-op](https://glera.co.uk/events/help-form-a-food-co-op/) - Interested in being part of community food co-op? Come along and help get one off the ground. - [wider estate community meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/wider-estate-community-meeting/) - Presentation from the CoL Major Works team with an update on the revised high-level programme for the Wider Estate followed by a Q&A session with residents. - [repairs helpdesk](https://glera.co.uk/events/repairs-helpdesk/) - Before the Wider Estate Community Meeting the CoL are hosting a Repairs Helpdesk. - [0-2 childcare policy consultation drop-in](https://glera.co.uk/events/0-2-childcare-policy-consultation-drop-in/) - CoL are consulting on their 0-2 childcare policy with an online survey and drop in events. - [open gardens weekend](https://glera.co.uk/events/open-gardens-weekend-2025/) - The Golden Lane Allotments are once again open for visitors for London Open Gardens weekend. Want to get involved? - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-oct25/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-sept25/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-may25/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-april25/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-july25/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-aug25/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day/) - Give and Take Days are a simple way for you to give away items you no longer need, and take items you do need, all for FREE! - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-5/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director, Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-april2025/) - General updates plus guest Cooperation Town who will talk to us about setting up our own food cooperative. All residents welcome! - [crescent house community meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/crescent-house-community-meeting/) - The City of London Corporation Housing Major Works team invite Crescent House residents to a meeting about the windows refurbishment and other associated works. - [GLE action day!](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-action-day/) - Save the date for a residents action day when we come together, do a 'stocktake' of our estate and share concern and ideas. - [R +M | meet the contractor](https://glera.co.uk/events/r-m-meet-the-contractor/) - Online Meet the Contractor - new Repairs + Maintenance contractor, Chigwell Construction. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-4/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director - Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-3/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director - Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery-2/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director - Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [golden lane estate surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-surgery/) - Surgery session for residents with Peta Caine, Assistant Director - Housing and other senior members of the Senior Management Team. - [election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/election-hustings-ba/) - Local elections will be held on 20 March. Come along to the Barbican Association hustings and meet the candidates. - [election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/election-hustings2025/) - Local elections will be held on 20 March. Come along to the GLERA hustings and meet the candidates. - [GLERA committee meeting (change of date)](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-march2025/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [GLEE inaugural meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glee-inaugural-meeting/) - Are you interested in helping to organise community events on the estate? Come along to the inaugural meeting of our new residents group, GLEE (Golden Lane Estate Events). - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-feb2025/) - All residents welcome! Updates from the GLERA committee, a chance to help plan a resident 'audit' of the estate, plus a possible summer project for younger residents. - [estate walkabout](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-walkabout-oct2025/) - Residents are invited to join estate staff on a walk around the estate where any areas of concern can be pointed out and discussed. - [estate walkabout](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-walkabout-may2025/) - Residents are invited to join estate staff on a walk around the estate where any areas of concern can be pointed out and discussed. - [estate office drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-office-drop-in-march2025/) - Estate walkabout and drop-ins are your opportunity to speak to your estate team to ask any questions or offer any suggestions to improve life on your estate. All residents are welcome. - [estate office drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-office-drop-in-oct2025/) - Drop-ins are your opportunity to speak to your estate team to ask any questions or offer any suggestions to improve life on your estate. All residents are welcome. - [estate office drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-office-drop-in/) - Drop-ins are your opportunity to speak to your estate team to ask any questions or offer any suggestions to improve life on your estate. All residents are welcome. - [open gardens weekend](https://glera.co.uk/events/open-gardens-weekend/) - The Golden Lane Allotments are once again open for visitors for London Open Gardens weekend. Want to get involved? - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-nov2024/) - All residents welcome! We will be joined by City Officers for an update on repairs and discussion about fire safety on the estate. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-2/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting-dec2024/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [GLERA committee meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-committee-meeting/) - If you are a Golden Lane Estate resident and would like to attend a GLERA committee meeting please contact secretary.glera@gmail.com - [give + take day | tech take back](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-tech-take-back/) - Give and Take Days are a simple way for you to give away items you no longer need, and take items you do need, all for FREE! - [london museum studios open community session](https://glera.co.uk/events/london-museum-studios-open-community-session/) - London Museum is opening a new Creative Community Space in Spring 2025 for everyone who works, lives or studies n the City of London or Islington to use and enjoy. - [london museum studios open community session](https://glera.co.uk/events/london-museum-studios-open-community-session-2/) - London Museum is opening a new Creative Community Space in Spring 2025 for everyone who works, lives or studies n the City of London or Islington to use and enjoy. - [city question time](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-2/) - Come along and ask your questions to the Policy Chairman Chris Hayward and other Senior Members on issues that affect you as a City of London resident. Discover the City of London Corporation’s future plans, discuss local issues such as community safety, and connect with your neighbours. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-feb2025/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [GLE festive market](https://glera.co.uk/events/gle-festive-market/) - Our annual Festive Market! Lots of stalls, community cafe.... - [festive wreath making](https://glera.co.uk/events/festive-wreath-making/) - Come along to create your own festive wreath, bird feeder and nature decorations. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [golden lane estate refurbishments drop-in](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-estate-major-projects-drop-in/) - Find out more about some of the major projects underway on the estate including windows, fire safety and roof repairs to Great Arthur House; signage and lighting - [culture mile BID annual drinks](https://glera.co.uk/events/culture-mile-bid-annual-drinks/) - Come along to an evening of drinks, canapes, networking and the launch of the Culture Mile Business Improvement District’s Public Realm Vision and Strategy. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-nov24/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [old fashioned sing-along](https://glera.co.uk/events/old-fashioned-sing-along/) - Come along for a good 'ole sing-along to some classics from the past! - [city question time](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-oct2024/) - Come along and ask your questions to the Policy Chairman Chris Hayward and other Senior Members on issues that affect you as a City of London resident. Discover the City of London Corporation’s future plans, discuss local issues such as community safety, and connect with your neighbours. - [crescent house windows project leaseholder meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/crescent-house-windows-project-leaseholder-meeting/) - This meeting organised by your neighbours is an update for the leaseholders of Crescent House on the 'Windows Project'. - [crescent house residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/crescent-house-residents-meeting/) - This meeting organised by your neighbours is an update for the residents of Crescent House on the 'Windows Project'. - [wider estate windows refurbishment project drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/wider-estate-windows-refurbishment-project-drop-in/) - A drop-in session to see outline proposals for Cullum Welch, Stanley Cohen and the Maisonettes. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-dec24/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-march2025/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-jan2025/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [city question time](https://glera.co.uk/events/cqt-june2024/) - Come ask your questions to the Policy Chairman and other senior Members on issues like community safety and future plans for the Square Mile, alongside your fellow neighbours. - [barbican summer party](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-summer-party/) - Golden Lane Estate residents have once again be invited to join our Barbican neighbours at their Summer Party. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-jan-2024/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [cripplegate wardmote](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-wardmote/) - Our Alderwoman Sue Pearson has retired and she will be succeeded by Councillor Liz King. - [GLERA AGM 2024](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-agm-2024/) - The usual AGM business plus latest update on the Fann Street Enhancement Project from the CoL Climate Action Team. - [city of london citizens forum](https://glera.co.uk/events/citizen-forum-may/) - Let's talk about the City of London's flagship policy, Destination City! We want to hear your views and embrace your insights and expertise. - [city of london citizens forum](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-of-london-citizens-forum-july24/) - Let's talk about the City of London's flagship policy, Destination City! We want to hear your views and embrace your insights and expertise. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-oct24-2/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-oct24/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-aug24/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-july24/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-sept24/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [general election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/general-election-hustings/) - General Election hustings with our constituency candidates. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-june2024/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [GLERA residents' meeting | city plan 2040](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting-april2024/) - Catch up on GLERA activities plus a presentation from City's Policy and Strategy team about the City Plan 2040 consultation. - [plan for our neighbourhood](https://glera.co.uk/events/plan-for-our-neighbourhood-2/) - Drop in to find out more about the Neighbourhood Forum and Plan, help to shape it and share your views and local knowledge. - [plan for our neighbourhood](https://glera.co.uk/events/plan-for-our-neighbourhood/) - Drop in to find out more about the Neighbourhood Forum and Plan, help to shape it and share your views and local knowledge. - [BGLNF | jane's walk festival](https://glera.co.uk/events/bglnf-janes-walk-festival-2/) - This Jane’s Walk will take visitors around the edge of Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood area and provide a chance to discuss: why a plan is a good idea; how it could work; why this part of London could benefit; and it will look at how this approach could make us all better neighbours. - [BGLNF | jane's walk festival](https://glera.co.uk/events/bglnf-janes-walk-festival/) - This Jane’s Walk will take visitors around the edge of Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood area and provide a chance to discuss: why a plan is a good idea; how it could work; why this part of London could benefit; and it will look at how this approach could make us all better neighbours. - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-may2024/) - An opportunity for City residents having a clear-out, to make sure unwanted items are reused, recycled or disposed of responsibly whilst supporting the local community. - [give + take day](https://glera.co.uk/events/give-take-day-july2023/) - An opportunity for City residents having a clear out, to make sure unwanted items are reused, recycled or disposed of responsibly whilst support the local community. - [imagine golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/events/imagine-golden-lane/) - Golden Lane Bike Project has received planning permission - come to the Imagine Golden Lane meeting to find out more. - [imagine golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/events/imagine-may2040/) - How can heat networks, heat zones, pending legislation and the ambitions of energy provider E-ON bring benefits to residents. - [city question time + winter warmer](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time-winter-warmer/) - Do you have questions about local issues like community safety and the future of the Square Mile? Come to the CQT and Winter Warmer. - [city question time](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-question-time/) - Finance Special - come and ask your questions to the City's plans for council tax, business rates and other budgt- related issues. - [imagine golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/events/imagine-may2024-1/) - Do It Together | community-driven repair services towards net zero living. How do we respond to waste management issues on GLE? - [estate office drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-office-drop-in-april-2024/) - Estate staff will be available to answer your questions and Gerri Scott, Housing Consultant will also be attending to discuss the City's draft Housing Strategy. - [estate walk about](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-walk-about/) - Join estate staff on a walk around the estate where any areas of concern can be pointed out and discussed. All residents welcome. - [estate walk about](https://glera.co.uk/events/estate-walk-about-2/) - Join estate staff on a walk around the estate where any areas of concern can be pointed out and discussed. All residents welcome. - [neighbourhood forum - drop in](https://glera.co.uk/events/neighbourhood-forum-drop-in/) - The Barbican and Golden Lane community has applied to become a designated neighbourhood forum. Drop in to find out more. - [bike project](https://glera.co.uk/events/bike-project-may2023/) - £50,000 has been awarded to refurbish existing bike sheds, expand others and install completely new safe and secure facilities across the estate. A planning application is due to be submitted to the City of London Corporation over the next few weeks. - [may day on golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/events/may-day-on-golden-lane/) - Celebrate the arrival of summer: outdoor market, exhibitions, children's workshops, community cafe, sunflowers for Ukraine, Bike Project update. - [golden lane bike project](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-bike-project-april2022/) - Golden Lane Bike Project invites you to a drop-in event to consult on plans for new bike parking on the estate. Followed by the Community Cafe. - [cripplegate hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-hustings-march2022/) - Come and meet the candidates for the upcoming Council elections on Thursday 24 March. - [cripplegate by-election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-hustings/) - Hustings for the upcoming Cripplegate by-election on 2 November 2023. Please come along to meet them, ask questions and hear how they plan to best represent us. - [cripplegate by-election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-hustings-2023/) - Hustings for the upcoming Cripplegate by-election on 2 November 2023. Please come along to meet them, ask questions and hear how they plan to best represent us. - [cripplegate by-election hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/hustings-march2023/) - There is a by-election on Thursday March 2 - come and meet the candidates. - [cripplegate aldermanic hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/hustings-sept2022/) - GLERA and Barbican Association have organised hustings for the upcoming Cripplegate Aldermanic election - please come along and meet the candidates. - [cripplegate aldermanic hustings](https://glera.co.uk/events/hustings-aug2023/) - GLERA and Barbican Association have organised hustings for the upcoming Cripplegate Aldermanic election - please come along and meet the candidates. - [golden lane bike project](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-bike-project-june2022/) - Find out more about the resident lead grant application to refurbish existing bike sheds, create new secure places for cycle storage and add new public bicycle racks. - [golden lane bike project](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-bike-project-oct2023/) - The Golden Lane Bike Project has applied for planning permission. A project that has been evolving over the past two years is reaching a critical moment in its development. - [golden lane bike project](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-bike-project-feb2023/) - Latest update on the resident lead Golden Lane Bike Project - [fann street mini forest](https://glera.co.uk/events/fann-street-mini-forest-sept2023/) - Get involved in consulting on the proposal to create a miniature forest planting bed at Fann Street on Golden Lane Estate. - [fann street mini forest](https://glera.co.uk/events/fann-street-mini-forest-nov2023/) - Members of the City of London Climate Action Team will be presenting their latest thinking for the Fann Street Mini Forest proposal following the discussion a couple of months ago. - [insulate golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/events/insulate-golden-lane/) - Come to a workshop on practical ways to improve insulation with a focus on curtains and draught proofing. - [we need to talk about repairs...](https://glera.co.uk/events/we-need-to-talk-about-repairs/) - Mike Saunders, Head of Asset Management and Repairs + Maintenance for the Corporation, has kindly agreed to come and speak to residents about the new repairs reporting system, the issues they are trying to resolve, and the improvements we should hopefully see as a result of the software upgrade made last July. - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/1854/) - EVERYONE WELCOME!!! We’ll be reporting back on continuing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour, update on the Bike Project, discussing Beech Street proposals, mould survey… - [GLERA residents' meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeting/) - Latest GLERA activities, ongoing repairs consultation and Imagine Golden Lane projects plus making the most of upcoming Wardmote and Destination City. - [destination city](https://glera.co.uk/events/destination-city/) - Cripplegate Councillors invite you to hear from the Destination City Programme Director and her team to hear about the aims and progress and how you can contribute / get involved. - [GLERA AGM 2023](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-agm-2023/) - Feel free to drop by from about 2 pm. Our MP Nickie Aiken will be around, along with a number of our Councillors. All residents of the Golden Lane Estate are members of the Golden Lane Estate Residents’ Association unless they opt out. Please consider joining the Committee today, particularly if there’s a key issue you are interested in or affected by. - [GLERA residents' meeeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/glera-residents-meeeting/) - We’ll be reporting back on GLERA committee efforts to follow up on frustration expressed at the AGM around reporting repairs and anti-social behaviour. Our local MP Nickie Aiken will be there along with many of our local councillors and our new Alderwoman, Sue Pearson. - [GLERA AGM 2022](https://glera.co.uk/events/1860/) - All residents of the Golden Lane Estate are members of the Golden Lane Estate Residents’ Association unless they opt out. Your committee is up for election and we are having our AGM. This a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and get involved in what is happening on the Estate. - [festive singalong](https://glera.co.uk/events/festive-singalong-2023/) - You are invited to jingle all the way to the Golden Lane Festive Singalong. Santa will be dropping by... - [carols on golden lane](https://glera.co.uk/events/carols-on-golden-lane/) - Carols at 3 pm, Santa promises to visit his grotto around 3.30. Free warm drinks, mince pies, seasonal snacks and presents from Danta. - [harvest celebration](https://glera.co.uk/events/harvest-celebration-2023/) - Golden Baggers invite residents to a harvest celebration. If you have a pumpkin bring it along! - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-oct-2023/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [golden lane festive market](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-festive-market-2022/) - Golden Lane's annual festive market organised by GLE residents. - [golden lane festive market](https://glera.co.uk/events/golden-lane-festive-market-2023/) - Golden Lane's annual festive market organised by GLE residents. - [cripplegate ward meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-meeting-may2023/) - All residents are invited to the quarterly Cripplegate ward meeting, which will focus on Social Care and Carers - [cripplegate ward meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-meetingfeb2023/) - Join Cripplegate Councillors and new Alderwoman for a glass of wine plus presentations and question and answer sessions with representatives from the City’s Climate Action Strategy and the Green Doctors scheme - [cripplegate ward meeting](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-meeting-sept2023/) - Speakers from the new Culture Mile Bid and the new Neighbourhood Forum. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-oct2023/) - Cripplegate Councillors are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-sept2023/) - Cripplegate Councillors are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-aug2023/) - Cripplegate Councillors are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-july2023/) - Cripplegate Councillors are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-june2023/) - Cripplegate Councillors are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-may2023/) - Your Cripplegate Councillors are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward sugery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-sugery-nov2023/) - We are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-dec2023/) - We are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-jan2024/) - We are here to help if you want to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-march2024/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives from 6-7pm on the first Thursday of each month. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-may2024/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate wardmote](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-wardmote2024/) - The annual Wardmote is your opportunity to ask your Cripplegate Councillorss any questions about issues that are concerning you and also propose any Resolutions. - [new repairs + maintenance contract](https://glera.co.uk/events/new-repairs-maintenance-contract/) - The City of London Corporation is shortly going to tender a new contract for repairs and maintenance of our estates. This meeting is for you to give your ideas of what should be included in the contract and what you would like done differently. - [housing strategy consultation session](https://glera.co.uk/events/housing-strategy-consultation-session/) - The purpose of the Housing Strategy is to set out the City’s vision for the supply of housing and the successful delivery of housing services to residents. - [housing strategy consultation session](https://glera.co.uk/events/housing-strategy-consultation/) - The purpose of the Housing Strategy is to set out the City’s vision for the supply of housing and the successful delivery of housing services to residents. - [city of london citizen forum](https://glera.co.uk/events/citizen-forum-jan/) - Join us for the inaugural City of London Citizens Forum. Let's talk about the City of London's flagship policy, Destination City! We want to hear your views and embrace your insights and expertise. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-oct-2022/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-july-2023/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [barbican cluster panel](https://glera.co.uk/events/barbican-cluster-panel-april-2023/) - Any one who lives or works in the Barbican Cluster is invited to attend the panel meeting. You can meet the dedicated ward officer team and other members of the community. - [lease extensions](https://glera.co.uk/events/2111/) - The CoL Lease Extension team have kindly agreed to come and speak to residents about the process of extending their leases. - [city of london citizen forum](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-of-london-citizens-forum-february2024/) - Let's talk about the City of London's flagship policy, Destination City! We want to hear your views and embrace your insights and expertise. - [aldersgate ward meeting | policing](https://glera.co.uk/events/aldersgate-ward-meeting-policing/) - Aldersgate Councillors are inviting Golden Lane Estate residents to a presentation by the City of London Police on Community policing, cycle squad and fraud. - [CoL citizen forum](https://glera.co.uk/events/city-of-london-citizens-forum-march2024/) - Let's talk about the City of London's flagship policy, Destination City! We want to hear your views and embrace your insights and expertise. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-february2024/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about council services. - [cripplegate ward surgery](https://glera.co.uk/events/cripplegate-ward-surgery-april2024/) - Meet your Cripplegate representatives to talk about matters that directly affect you, obtain information and advice, make a complaint or enquire about services. ## Categories - [REPAIRS](https://glera.co.uk/category/repairs/) - [MAJOR WORKS](https://glera.co.uk/category/major-works/) - [LEASEHOLDS](https://glera.co.uk/category/leaseholds/) - [COMMUNITY POLICING](https://glera.co.uk/category/policing/) - [BGLNF](https://glera.co.uk/category/bglnf/) - [IMAGINE GOLDEN LANE](https://glera.co.uk/category/imagine/) - [CONSULTATION](https://glera.co.uk/category/consultation/) - [SURVEY](https://glera.co.uk/category/survey/) - [SHARED SPACES](https://glera.co.uk/category/shared-spaces/) - [ESTATE OFFICE](https://glera.co.uk/category/estate-office/) - [DEVELOPMENTS](https://glera.co.uk/category/developments/) - [GLERA](https://glera.co.uk/category/glera/) - [CRIPPLEGATE](https://glera.co.uk/category/cripplegate/) - [AWARDS](https://glera.co.uk/category/awards/) - [DESTINATION CITY](https://glera.co.uk/category/destination-city/) - [CoL](https://glera.co.uk/category/col/) - [SERVICE CHARGES](https://glera.co.uk/category/service-charges/) - [DEMOCRACY](https://glera.co.uk/category/democracy/) - [GOLDEN BAGGERS](https://glera.co.uk/category/golden-baggers/) - [COMMUNITY EVENTS](https://glera.co.uk/category/community-events/) - [WINDOWS](https://glera.co.uk/category/windows/) - [PLANNING](https://glera.co.uk/category/planning/) - [COLPAI](https://glera.co.uk/category/colpai/) - [LEISURE CENTRE](https://glera.co.uk/category/leisure-centre/) - [ARCHIVE](https://glera.co.uk/category/archive/) - [RENTS](https://glera.co.uk/category/rents/) - [CCC](https://glera.co.uk/category/ccc/) - [LIGHTING](https://glera.co.uk/category/lighting/) - [MWRP](https://glera.co.uk/category/mwrp/) - [SAVE GLLC](https://glera.co.uk/category/save-gllc/) ## Tags - [CCC](https://glera.co.uk/tag/ccc/) ## Event Categories - [GLERA](https://glera.co.uk/events/category/glera/) - [CRIPPLEGATE](https://glera.co.uk/events/category/cripplegate/)