WELCOME PACK FOR NEW TENANTS

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1 WELCOME PACK FOR NEW TENANTS THIS LEAFLET WAS PRODUCED SEPTEMBER 2009

2 St. Mary s Path Estate Tenants Association would like to thank the following organisations for their continued support UPPER STREET TIME BANK

3 Contents Section One - Welcome to your new home Page Welcome.. 4 Moving In/Moving Day.. 5 Moving House Survival Kit.. 6 St. Mary s Path Estate Tenants Association. 7 8 Section Two - Information Guide Rubbish Disposal and Collection Times. 9 Car Parking Facilities. 9 Reporting Repairs.. 10 Satellite Dish Information. 10 Doctors Surgeries/Local Pharmacies. 11 Schools 11 Children's Facilities.. 11

4 Section One - Welcome to your new home 4 Welcome We are delighted to welcome you as a new Resident to St. Mary s Path Estate. We hope that you will find the information in this pack useful, informative and easy to understand. It explains Information that may be of interest to you and your family as new residents to the estate. As a Tenants Association our aim is to create a local community that is proud of where it lives and provides various activities throughout the year to assist in this. Hopefully you will feel ready once settled in to join in some of the activities and events that are on offer.

5 Section One - Welcome to your new home 5 Moving In/Moving Day Moving In Moving home can be stressful and in the hectic run-up to the big day it is all too easy to forget something important. We ve put together a checklist to help you. Checklist In the weeks leading up to your move: Arrange meter readings and disconnections at your existing home, if applicable. Arrange to take over gas, water and electricity at your new address. Tell telephone company and ask them to arrange a final account and take over of telephone at your new home. Moving Day Keep your money somewhere safe. Collect Keys for your new home. Take Meter Readings. Check you haven't left anything behind. Secure windows and doors.

6 Section One - Welcome to your new home 6 Moving House Survival Kit Below is a list of ideas for the contents: Basic Tools Bin Liners Bulbs Candles and matches Cloths Detergent Dustpan and Brush Kettle Milk Mop Mugs Packed Lunch/Snacks Rubber Gloves Tea Towels Tea and Coffee Toilet roll Torch Washing-Up Liquid

7 Section One - Welcome to your new home 7 St. Mary s Path Estate Tenants Association The Tenants Association was set up in November 2002 to tackle ongoing Anti Social Behaviour on the estate and to help the young people living on the estate who had no facilities to play safely without causing upset to residents. With funding in place a sports project was set up including football training, dance classes and cricket and to date this project is still running and has a great attendance record. It has also allowed some of the young people to get employment in their chosen sports field. Many activities have been arranged over the years including Day Trips, Theatre visits, Christmas parties, Healthy Living Fairs and more. We also work closely with The Upper Street Time Bank who share space at the Estate Office. We have TA meetings throughout the year to discuss issues and hopefully resolve any problems that occur. An AGM is held each year to elect a new Committee. All residents are welcome to our meetings and will be advised in advance of events occurring. It would be great if you would like to join us in the future.

8 Section One - Welcome to your new home 8 Meet the Committee CHAIR - Jennie Rooney, 3 St. Mary s House TREASURER - Kathy Offer, 12 Salisbury House SECRETARY - John Tilling, 28 Robinson Court MINUTE SECRETARY - Phil Wrigley, 1 Victor Cazalet House The Estate Office, 9 St. Mary s Path The Tenants Association was given the estate office on the estate by our Landlord, ISHA and is located on the outer section of Robinson Court. It is used for various meetings and events, including joint venture day surgeries for the local police and local authority. We also have computer course running for our residents and glass painting workshops, plus lots of other things going on there with the Upper Street Time Bank. We have been able to re-decorate and carpet the room and fully furnish with kind assistance from our local councillors and repairs partnering contractor who provided a sink unit, benches and hot water supply. You are welcome to join us at any of our activities and events.

9 Section Two - Information Guide 9 Rubbish Disposal and Collection There are chutes available in all blocks for general rubbish to be placed, The dustmen collect on Monday and Thursday mornings. We are also fortunate to have a door-to-door recycling service, which is collected on Tuesdays from outside your property. If you require a bag please call Islington Council on The Council also collect bulk rubbish by prior arrangement please contact Please make sure that the item is kept inside your property until day of collection. Failure do so creates fly tipping by outsiders bringing items onto the estate. Car Parking Facilities Parking facilities are limited on the estate. Should you require a bay please contact Alex Netherton on Visitors parking is available and allocated bays are as follows: SALISBURY HOUSE - BAY 12 and BAY 1 ST. MARY S HOUSE - BAY 14 You will need a visitor s permit to park and these are available from ISHA. The Tenants Association have individual tickets for sale and these enable up to four hours of parking for Please contact Jennie or Kathy to purchase tickets. You also need to obtain a security gate key as well.

10 Section Two - Information Guide 10 Reporting Repairs Please help to maintain your property to a high standard by reporting repairs as soon as possible. You can report repairs by: Telephone - Please call during normal office hours. Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5pm Internet - Log onto ISHA s website at: and click onto the repairs locator - Please e mail: repairs@isha.co.uk Give your name, address, telephone number and as much detail as possible about the repair. By Post - Please write to ISHA at: Repairs Department, 102 Blackstock Road, Islington London N4 2DR Satellite Dish Information ISHA has a strict policy with regard to satellite dish installation so you are advised to contact them before starting installation in your home.

11 Section Two - Information Guide 11 Doctors Surgeries/ Pharmacies River Place Health Centre River Place, Islington London N1 2DE Ritchie Street Group Practice Richie Street, Islington London N1 0DG St. Peters Street Medical Practise St. Peters Street, Islington London N1 8JG APEX Pharmacy, 204 Essex Road Islington London N1 3AP CLAN Pharmacy, 150 Upper Street, Islington London N1 1RA ESSEX Pharmacy, 41 Essex Road, Islington London N1 2SF TURNBULLS Chemist, 155 Essex Road, Islington London N1 2SN Local Schools PRIMARY SHOOLS William Tyndale Primary School St. Mary s Islington Church of England School The New North Community School St. John Evangelist Roman Catholic School SECONDARY SCHOOLS Central Foundation School City of London Academy, Islington Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School for Girls Highbury Fields for Girls Highbury Grove Holloway School Children's Facilities Football training is available, free of charge for all young people age 8+ on Monday and Wednesday evenings at St. Mary s Neighbourhood Centre and Cricket training is also available. If anyone is interested please speak to Jennie who can also advise on other activities available in Islington.

12 USEFUL CONTACTS Your Estate Officer is: ISHA Main Switchboard is: Emergency Out of hours Repairs number is: Laurence Ahmed HOUSING Tenancy Services Manager Geoff Henson Service Charge Officer Alexander Netherton PROPERTY SERVICES Operations Director Jenny Donaldson Repairs Service Officers Your Revenue Officer is: Ola Oguniana Your Resident Involvement Manager is: ISLINGTON POLICE COUNCIL SERVICES Tullia Morris Safer Neighbourhood Team Main Switchboard Bulk Rubbish Collection UPPER STREET TIME BANK Kaaren Morris