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Secretary: Ainslie Johnston 22 Phoenix Lodge Mansions Brook 020 7603 6096 email: bgaphoenix@bga.myzen.co.uk |
THE BROOK GREEN ASSOCIATION Registered charity: 261289 |
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The Brook Green Association acts
as the residents' association for the area covered by the Addison Ward and the
part of Avonmore and Brook Green Ward that lies north of Hammersmith
Road....the western boundary is the Hammersmith and City tube line
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JUNE UPDATE
Dear fellow member
Our summer newsletter will be sent to you end June/early July, so this email is fairly brief:
- Brook Green playground: Alex Gethin has had a useful meeting with council officers during which several matters concerning responsibility for cleaning, day to day maintenance and equipment/gate safety were discussed and action agreed.
- Brook Green generally: Although it is disappointing that the improvement works are taking rather longer than promised originally, we think you will all agree that it will be worth it in the long run. Our thanks to all those who are keeping behind the contractors and helping to ensure that the public is kept off newly turfed/seeded areas until the latter are fully established. Your committee is also considering suggestions for further long-term improvements to the Green, particularly the active introduction of bird/insect/plant life for the benefit of its many child visitors.
- Contractor work in Brook Green Saturday 13th June: Some of you may already be aware that Halcrow has taken over the building previously occupied by EMI at 43 Brook Green. Halcrow has notified us of a large crane, set up in the carpark of 44 Brook Green, which will be operating this Saturday. Halcrow does not anticipate any acoustic nuisance or traffic/pedestrian disruption but if there are any problems, you can contact the group estate manager, Chris Townsend, on 07834 147 374.
- French School/Planetree Court: We have heard recently of a proposal to expand the French School on Brook Green by building over part of the Planetree Court carpark (accessed from Aynhoe Road). It is still early days and we are trying to obtain more detailed information of what is involved and how far negotiations have proceeded.
Ainslie Johnston, Secretary, Brook Green Association
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Aims
Our
aims are to preserve and enhance the character of the area while seeking improvements
in the amenities and facilities available locally. To achieve this, we
work closely with various departments of the Borough Council, schools,
businesses and other local organisations. We also try to foster a sense
of community among the residents.
What does
the Association Do?
Greening Through a network of
tree wardens, we monitor the health of the local trees and identify new
planting opportunities for bulbs, plants and trees.
Local Area We
monitor the local area and in particular the use of Brook Green: cleanliness;
children's playground; lighting; paths etc
Police
Liaison with the local police: crime prevention
Planning
Major planning applications are reviewed and representations made where it is
felt necessary. It may be possible to give guidance where home owners
experience planning problems.
Social
Occasional visits to local places of interest
Traffic and Parking
Policy; proposed changes; improvements and specific problems
Why
you should join? In order to contribute to the protection, preservation
and enhancement of our local area. Additionally, if you have a couple of
hours free each month, the Committee would be delighted to hear from you if you
are able to volunteer to assist.
Cost
Very reasonable - annual subscriptions are : OAP - £2, Individual - £4,
Family - £7 , Business/Organisation - £14).
" 5 years for the price of 4" option: OAP £ 8, Individual -
£16, Family - £28 , Business/Organisation - £56
Completed
applications with membership subscription should be sent to the Secretary
Ainslie Johnston (address on the form).
Application Form Printable
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2008 Spring 2009
Local History (courtesy of WestSide magazine)
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