Emergency lighting and communal electrical works at Carey Gardens Estate
Residents of Carey Gardens wish to formally object to the proposed plans for service chargeable improvements to the communal lighting across the estate.
33 Comments
Existing lighting seems perfectly adequate. Leaseholders have just recently had a large bill for a new roof. I think the lighting can wait.
There is no legal basis for these works to be defined as major works; therefore leaseholders cannot be held liable for additional charges.
This is a safety concern and should be funded by the council, As the lights are already there..charging us for the roof already which is £123 pound a month over four years.. Now charge us for lights to save the council £20,000 year it's going to cost us money it's wrong.
As feedbacked to the Wandsworth Borough Council project consultant, I would like the payment to be reallocated to the council for various reasons. Is it part of our lease to pay for emergency lighting new fixture? Given the amount of major works we are currently paying for and the yearly energy savings that the new lighting system will allow, the council should plan for the works to be paid by these savings.
As an elderly pensioner, still paying for a roof, I find this addition unaffordable
Very unfair! We are still paying for the roof, and will be for the next 3 years! They are asking for more money, for something that is not down to us to pay for, as the lighting is already installed. It's quite honestly disgusting,!!
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Emergency lighting and communal electrical works at Carey Gardens Estate
Residents of Carey Gardens wish to formally object to the proposed plans for service chargeable improvements to the communal lighting across the estate.
33 Comments
Following three major works carried out in succession, and an assurance that no further works would be required for ten years, the freeholder (Council) should reconsider these newly proposed unplanned works, which would raise my monthly payments to the Council close to £600. Given the above, it is unreasonable for the Council to impose further costs on leaseholders on a local authority estate intended to offer affordable charges. If the works are required for statutory compliance under BS 5266-1:2025 (effective 31 October 2025), the Council should utilise the reserve fund to which all leaseholders contribute annually through their service charges.
Existing lighting seems perfectly adequate. Leaseholders have just recently had a large bill for a new roof. I think the lighting can wait.
There is no legal basis for these works to be defined as major works; therefore leaseholders cannot be held liable for additional charges.
This is a safety concern and should be funded by the council, As the lights are already there..charging us for the roof already which is £123 pound a month over four years.. Now charge us for lights to save the council £20,000 year it's going to cost us money it's wrong.
As feedbacked to the Wandsworth Borough Council project consultant, I would like the payment to be reallocated to the council for various reasons. Is it part of our lease to pay for emergency lighting new fixture? Given the amount of major works we are currently paying for and the yearly energy savings that the new lighting system will allow, the council should plan for the works to be paid by these savings.
As an elderly pensioner, still paying for a roof, I find this addition unaffordable
Very unfair! We are still paying for the roof, and will be for the next 3 years! They are asking for more money, for something that is not down to us to pay for, as the lighting is already installed. It's quite honestly disgusting,!!
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Following three major works carried out in succession, and an assurance that no further works would be required for ten years, the freeholder (Council) should reconsider these newly proposed unplanned works, which would raise my monthly payments to the Council close to £600. Given the above, it is unreasonable for the Council to impose further costs on leaseholders on a local authority estate intended to offer affordable charges. If the works are required for statutory compliance under BS 5266-1:2025 (effective 31 October 2025), the Council should utilise the reserve fund to which all leaseholders contribute annually through their service charges.