The Governance Review has been running for some time now and many residents will be wondering where things currently stand. The review is looking at how residents, House Groups, the Barbican Association (BA), the Barbican Estate Office (BEO) and other groups and the City Corporation all work together, and whether existing arrangements remain fit for … Continued
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Building Regulations and Fire Safety: A Resident’s Experience and the BEO’s Response
Following the tragic fire in Grenfell Towers in 2017, fire safety standards have come under increased scrutiny. Their application in a listed residential estate can involve lease requirements, technical assessments and statutory approvals and have implications for all of us. This article presents one resident’s experience of seeking permission for refurbishment works, followed by a … Continued
How does Saturday Construction and Demolition affect you?
The City is about to review its Code of Practice covering when building sites can operate—currently from 8am-6pm (with quieter periods mid-morning and mid-afternoon) and 9am-2pm on Saturdays. The Barbican and Golden Lane Neighbourhood For (BGLNF), along with The Barbican Association (BA) and The Golden Lane Estate Residents Association (GLERA), want your views to put … Continued