The Barbican Association (BA) is the recognised Tenants Association for the Barbican. Approximately 60% of its residents are members. It represents all who live here – leaseholders and their subtenants.
Barbican residents comprise approximately half of all residents within the City of London. The City consults with the BA on strategic developments such as Climate change, the Local Plan, Conservation, Planning, Traffic Management, Governance and Licensing.
The BA works in conjunction with the Barbican Residential Consultation Committee (RCC) which deals with the City (our landlord) on all matters pertaining to our leases. The Barbican provides a unique environment for residents. The BA’s role is to maintain, protect and enhance the Estate in many ways:
As Estate Champion
Promoting the Barbican Estate, its gardens, tranquility, security and services to residents, as a one of finest places to live in London.
As part of this masterpiece of urban design
In conjunction with our other stakeholders, engaging with the City of London Corporation to ensure the Barbican Estate remains a vibrant place within which to live with its integrated mix of culture, schools, homes and the green environment.
Sustainability
Leading on, responding to and tackling climate change in both the Barbican Estate and the remainder of the City, including preparing a climate action plan for the Barbican Estate.
Resident engagement
Encouraging residents, through greater use of digital technology, to take a greater interest in the affairs of the Barbican Estate, to become involved and be motivated to contribute their expertise to teams taking responsibility for different aspects of the BA’s work.
Preparing for the future
Looking forward to future-proof the Barbican Estate by supporting the development of a master plan for the next 50 years.
Collaboration
Supporting the BA Planning and Licensing Committee in its excellent work and by engaging positively with developers and City planners when faced with new developments.
Enhancing life in The City
Ensuring that the BA continues to be a consultee with the City of London Corporation and other bodies on all matters relating to both the Barbican Estate and life in The City.
Find out more about the Barbican Association
The Barbican Association makes a difference to residents in many ways, most tangibly through the City of London’s Planning process that approves the changing landscape around our Grade II listed estate.
The Association produces two quarterly publications, the BA Newsletter and the Residents’ own lifestyle magazine – Barbican Life, both of which are delivered free of charge across the Estate.
The more members we have the more clout in our dealings with the City. 60% of residents is good, 85% is better. For £5 a year you can support the BA, which is intent on looking after your interests and you will recover your subscription in spades from the BA discount scheme with over 60 restaurants and services in the area.
So, if you are not already a member please join now.