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The BA has recently been informed that a new planning application for the refurbishment of the site is to be submitted. The reason for this was described as follows: ‘….Arax Properties…are proposing to submit a new planning application for the refurbishment of Alban Gate (125 London Wall, Barbican, London EC2Y 5AS). We previously consulted on proposals … Continued

By way of background, back in June 2022 the BA and interested parties were invited to meet with the owners and architects involved with the site at 1-8 Long Lane. You may recall that the larger block of 1-12 Long Lane had already been granted planning permission for the demolition of the site and its replacement … Continued

You will recall that HUB and Bridges Fund Management recently purchased 45 Beech Street with the intention “to sensitively refurbish and repurpose the building as residential accommodation…..”. At the beginning of June, a meeting was held with a number of interested residents from the Barbican during which there was the opportunity to meet representatives from … Continued

There were 51 reported asb incidents during August which is normally the top month in the year for asb activity. This is 13 more than reported last month, however, 30.1% less than the same period this time last year – thus continuing the encouraging trend of less asb activity across the estate so far this … Continued

Dear All, As some of you know as you were actively involved in helping, I have been attempting to get the medieval Bartholomew Fair up and running again and it is to happen in a few weeks just in time for the 900th anniversary of Bart’s. To celebrate as you will see below, we are resurrecting … Continued