Heygate Scandal - Call for an investigation

[Earl Aelfheah]

I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry.

Otta Wrote:

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> I liked this bit of that article.

>

> "Lend Lease, in a defence that verged on farce,

> pleaded the human right to ?peaceful enjoyment of

> its possessions?, arguing that disclosing the

> viability assessment would amount to ?unjustified

> interference with this enjoyment?

>

>

> Poor lambs, having their human rights abused.

> Unbelievable.

[Rolo Tomasi]

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/article/1766/what_would_you_ask_the_leader_about_your_borough

[uncleglen]

Champagne socialism- the scourge of civilisation1

[mima08]

Petition signed

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uncleglen Wrote:

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> Champagne socialism- the scourge of civilisation1

I'd remove the Champagne

[Earl Aelfheah]

Update: the petition has passed 500 signatures in just a few days.

[hpsaucey]

Signed and shared. Thank you for posting!

HP

[fortified]

I've signed too. Southwark have got a nerve!

[intexasatthe moment]

I'm not sure " nerve " would be the adjective I'd use .

Signed .

https://www.change.org/p/heygate-estate-scandal-demand-an-investigation?recruiter=152746700&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

[Earl Aelfheah]

A short piece on People's Republic of Southwark website regarding the petition. http://www.peoplesrepublicofsouthwark.co.uk/hold-news/news/3545-investigate-the-heygate-scandal

[PokerTime]

You might want to forward the petition to Southwark Group of Tenants Organisation (SGTO) too. They are a vibrant campaign group for housing and the interests of residents and tenants in Southwark. And they have a borough wide mailing list which feeds into other campaign groups. SGTO have questioned many aspects of the Heygate development at all stages. And other campaign groups have brought action, all to no avail. At the end of the day Southwark haven't broken any law, which is why an investigation into the process, rules, and their failings is the only way to go now.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Thanks PokerTime, I've emailed them

[first mate]

I'd love to know where our local councillors stand on this? Any comment from those councillors who frequent the forum?

[Earl Aelfheah]

I have asked James Barber whether he will support an investigation. He's been a bit unwell, so he's not had a chance to respond yet, but will keep you posted.

[CARLOS THE JACKAL]

We are a group of local residents who are in a group called "Save Southwark Council Housing" please do a search for us on Facebook and like our page, (which is new) but will soon include details of future meetings and activities.

[PeckhamRose]

Signed. The item on the BBC's Inside Out programme was awful, too.

[Otta]

Yeah I managed to catch that on ip[layer. Was about the Aylesbury estate, but very similar stories about people being offered really low amounts for their homes.

[Otta]

715 signatures now. I'll share again later and see if we can get that push to 1000...

[dukesdenver]

"Setting the record straight: the true value of the Elephant and Castle regeneration"

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/article/1785/setting_the_record_straight_the_true_value_of_the_elephant_and_castle_regeneration

[Earl Aelfheah]

It's good that Southwark Council wish to set the record straight. I assume they will be supporting the call for an independent review then?

[Earl Aelfheah]

Interesting article here on Southwark's 'record straightening': http://35percent.org/blog/2014/09/20/setting-the-record-straight/

[Earl Aelfheah]

As of a few minutes ago, the petition has 811 supporters. Would be great to make it 1,000 or more. If you haven't already signed please do and please share it with those you know.

http://www.change.org/p/heygate-estate-scandal-demand-an-investigation

[Otta]

Just read this about a group of people in Newham who are fighting for their housing. There are some similarities.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/23/real-politics-empty-london-housing-estate

[Robert Poste's Child]

Now at 898 signatures, mine included. Will it reach 1,000 before the end of the week?

[Earl Aelfheah]

Currently at 953, just one small push to tip it over the 1000 mark.