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The underfloor heating gives gentle background warmth, about 15.6°C. It isn’t instant heat on demand. The BEO switches it on from 1 October to 30 April, and it adjusts to the outside temperature. Work continues on the Barbican’s underfloor heating system, with the Residents’ Consultation Committee’s Underfloor Heating Working Party (UHWP) working towards the aim … Continued

Many residents will be aware of the ongoing study into the Barbican’s communal electric underfloor heating system. What began as an investigation into heating performance has evolved into a broader examination of how our homes perform throughout the year, including both winter heating and summer overheating. The study is being led by Ambue Ltd, supported … Continued

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

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

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