A LOCAL SITE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Grahame Park The Strands Resident Association
DISSOLVEMENT EXPECTED 9th JULY 2025 Expected transition into new
GRAHAME PARK RESIDENT ASSOCIATION CIC
HAVE A SNEAK PREVIEW AT YOUR NEW RESIDENT ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS THIS IS AN ASSOCIATION FOR YOU RUN EXCLUSIVELY BY YOU. GRASSROOTS TO BE MORE ACTIVE IN DECISION MAKING
JUNE
2025
Your Voice, Your Community, Your Grahame Park
We believe everyone in Grahame Park deserves to be heard. We're here to challenge outdated views and showcase the true spirit of our vibrant, diverse neighbourhood. From our humble beginnings as a small street group, we've grown into a powerful voice for all residents—freeholders, leaseholders, shared owners, and tenants alike.
Grahame Park is a place of talent and achievement, home to skilled professionals in every field. We're committed to working with local charities, schools, and businesses to build a thriving future for our community. Join us and make it happen
NOW WE GO ONE STAGE FURTHER. EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU WITHIN GRAHAME PARK ESTATE, WHETHER YOU OWN YOUR HOME, YOUR LAND OR YOU ARE A TENANT WILL BE REPRESENTED.
COLLECTIVELY YOU HAVE THE POWER TO START ON EQUAL TERMS WITH THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET AS A KEY UNIFIED STAKEHOLDER
JUNE 2025
Important message on School Street St James and Blessed Dominic
This is now closed and the council are consuliting prior to making a decision.
https://www.engage.barnet.gov.uk/blessed-dominic-st-james-school-street
Grahame Park The Strand Resident Association & Barnet Council strategy and community engagement
We're thrilled to share that Barnet Council's Community and Strategy Department is actively collaborating with our residents' association. Together, we're building a network with local charities and organizations. This partnership will enhance our ability to bring your fantastic ideas to life and strengthen our community initiatives. We're excited about the possibilities this collaboration brings!
Groups we will be engaging with this month include:
AGE UK
A charity that aims to change how we age
Barnet Inclusion
This is an amazing charity working for inclusiveness for those with disability to have an equal chance in society.
Latest Association News
JUNE 2025
Ongoing water works in Grahame Park
Community Update:
- Compliment to Brent X West for inovative idea of Repair Cafe a scheme we support and requested in Grahame Park
- Success story - Street Scene improved bin collection on Little Strand
- Success story - revocation at London Tribunal of poorly signed School street venture
- Formal Complaint Filed Regarding Ongoing Works in Strands, Clayton Field, and Field Mead --- ONGOING
- Formal complaint filed on Little Strand status
- FOI filed now followed up with internal review on Little Strand Status
WE WILL STRIVE EVEN HARDER TO REPRESENT MANY OF YOU LONG OVERDUE A REVIEW OF YOUR RIGHTS AND COMMUNAL IMPROVEMENTS AND TO RESCUE ABANDONED HUBS
FURTHER EXPLANATIONS ON THE GROWING FLOODING ISSUEA IN GRAHAME PARK
To date:- February 2025
On behalf of residents in the Strands, Clayton Field, and Field Mead areas, we have submitted a formal Stage One complaint to Barnet Council. This complaint addresses the ongoing works by Thames Water and Affinity Water, demanding a comprehensive update and immediate action to resolve the severe issues impacting our community.
Numerous homes have experienced significant flooding, and many households are suffering from sewage blockages, resulting in sewage backups into bathroom sinks. These conditions are unacceptable and pose a serious health and safety risk.
Additionally, we have raised concerns regarding the felling of trees on the Clayton Field side. We are seeking clarification and justification for these actions.
We are committed to pursuing this matter until a satisfactory resolution is achieved and will continue to provide updates to residents.
UPDATE: We are still chasing up information regards drainage and sewage issues. Apologies for delay to concrete information
EVENTS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ~ REPRESENTATIVE CONTACTS ~ TRAINING & JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Working closely with Our Councillors
COLINDALE NORTH COUNCILLORS
cllr.a.ioannidis@barnet.gov.uk
Councillor Andrea picks up emails and follows through case work. He encourages you to contact him if you require assistance
cllr.z.zubairi@barnet.gov.uk
Coucillor Zakia, attends Saturday surgeries at Colindale Library from 10.00 to 11.30.
Councillor Andreas: A Valued Supporter of Our Association
We would like to acknowledge Councillor Andreas's exceptional support of our Residents' Association. His regular attendance at AGMs and meetings, coupled with his practical assistance on membership cases, has been instrumental to our work. We thank him for his continued engagement and dedication.
TPAS:
our recommendation for the best community engagement experts organisation
Tpas are England’s leading tenant engagement experts.
They are a not-for-profit organisation and have been representing members across England since 1988.
They promote, support and champion tenant involvement and empowerment in social housing across England.
They also help residents who live on estates sharing communal external space with tenants.
Learning from the Best: TPAS Partnership Empowers Grahame Park Residents
Grahame Park Residents were pleased to collaborate with TPAS and their exemplary engagement associate. Their leadership by example has provided a powerful model for strengthening and growing our association. We thank them for their inspiring guidance.
Liaising with Our MP
OUR LOCAL MP FOR HENDON :
David Pinto-Duschinsky
LABOUR
Email: david.pintoduschinsky.mp@parliament.uk
Parliamentary office
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
David's Active Engagement and Support for Residents
David Pinto Duschinsky has been actively engaged with our community, holding numerous surgeries to address residents' concerns. We were also pleased to welcome him to our Resident Association AGM in October 2024, where he provided patient and valuable advice on matters important to our community.
Gong Bath & Sound Healing
A lovely local called Emma is holding a special relaxing healing therapy session with a difference.
She is offering a £20 discount. The price is reasonable.
9th February at Black Lotus in Mill Hill
19.30-20.30
Here is the link:
https://www.blacklotusyoga.co.uk/workshops
Recognizing Emma's Contributions to Our Residents' Association
Emma, a valued member of our Residents' Association, has consistently demonstrated her support and actively promoted our association's mission. We are pleased to support her ventures and recognize her dedication to our community.
Training and job announcements
Barnet College and Colindale Community Trust announcement
ESOL for Care Work, with progression o to Level 1 Care qualification (learners must be Entry 3 ESOL or above)
General ESOL – more general, level to be determined once assessment done.
Courses are free to anyone aged 19+, including asylum seekers (ARC card) who have lived UK 6 months or more.
Colindale Communities Trust: A Vital Community Partner
Despite their small team, Colindale Communities Trust delivers exceptional support to our community and our Resident Aassociation. They consistently provide invaluable information and updates, and have made available the use of their community center and Old Library for our meetings and events. We are grateful for their efficient and impactful work.
ALL CHANGE
SUBCOMMITTEE
**TENANTS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS**
**HOMEOWNERS COMMITTEE**
Following the initial success of Little Strand Steering Group, we are branching out into estate wide sub committees to allow groups to represent themselves in a legally recognised manner.
It is time for the council to hear how Grahame Park residents wish to manage their estate.
The residents are best placed to clean up, and change the narrative to truly represent what this neighbourhood is all about.
We also hope to encourage:-
- The teens and young adults projects and events
- Community projects
IF ANYONE WANTS TO BE A PART OF ANY SUB COMMITTEE
GROUP PLEASE GET IN TOUCH VIA OUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Colindale North Police Panel
Every two to three months Colindale North is proud to announce that we represent our Resident Association at our local Police ward panel.
This ensures that we have a voice at the table of any important issues that we feel important to raise with the local police.