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Lancaster West Community Fund Winners Announced
Lancaster West Community Fund Winners Announced
OCTOBER 2021
Throughout July, the Lancaster West Community Fund was open for applications from individual residents of the Lancaster West Estate, as well as organisations who have a history of working with residents of the estate.
In August, the Lancaster West Community Fund Decision Making Panel met to review the applications and make their decision as to who would receive funding. More information as to the successful projects can be found by following the link below.
Your Refurb. Your Neighbourhood community event - Saturday 23 October 3-6pm
Your Refurb. Your Neighbourhood community event - Saturday 23 October 3-6pm
OCTOBER 2021
All Lancaster West residents are warmly invited to Your Refurb. Your Neighbourhood community event is on Saturday 23 October 3-6pm at the Kensington Leisure Centre.
The Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT) and their partner ARUP are hosting a fun and informative day for residents. There will be free food, games and activities. The architects will be there to discuss further designs and proposals as part of the refurbishment for homes and blocks. We’ll also be engaging with residents to explore the opportunities, activities and services you would like to see on and around the Lancaster West Estate.
Come and talk to our team about the future of the estate!
Museum of Brands offer for Lancaster West Respite
Museum of Brands offer for Lancaster West Respite
October 2021
Calling all residents of Lancaster West Estate.
Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT) are working with the Museum of Brands to offer a limited number of free entry tickets to visit the Museum.
The Museum of Brands is located on Lancaster Road (near Ladbroke Grove station) and was established in 1984, taking visitors on a nostalgic journey through 200 years of social change, consumer culture and lifestyle.
These tickets are part of LWNT’s new refurbishment respite offer and will be provided to residents on first come, first serve basis.
These tickets are part of LWNT’s new refurbishment respite offer and will be provided to residents on first come, first serve basis.
If you would like tickets or to find out more about this offer, please contact Fatma from LWNT on Fatma.Abdel-Samie@rbkc.gov.uk or 07977 349 969.
Black History Month Cook-up - Tuesday 19 October 4-7pm
Black History Month Cook-up - Tuesday 19 October 4-7pm
OCTOBER 2021
To help celebrate Black History Month, the Lancaster West Team and the Lancaster West Residents’ Association will be holding a Cook-up with food, music and games on Tuesday 19 October!
Come along to the North Kensington Resource Centre at 4-7pm to enjoy free traditional Caribbean and African food cooked by residents (vegetarian and vegan available) and hear from guest speaker Claud (Adisa) Steven who will be discussing topics such as The Windrush and the history behind Notting Hill and the Notting Hill carnival.
We hope to see you there!
32 new social homes have been let on Lancaster West Estate, as the finishing touches to Bomore Road Apartments are completed
32 new social homes have been let on Lancaster West Estate, as the finishing touches to Bomore Road Apartments are completed
october 2021
The homes are a comparable standard to those refurbished on Lancaster West Estate, and all perform to high level of energy efficiency.
From April 2022, the block will also be fuelled in part by ‘green gas’ - such as that which is generated from the food waste pilot on the Walkways. It is the first block in the borough to use green gas.
From April 2022, the block will also be fuelled in part by ‘green gas’ - such as that which is generated from the food waste pilot on the Walkways. It is the first block in the borough to use green gas.
Scaffolding is now complete and the new bio-solar roof for Camelford Court will be installed over the next few weeks
Scaffolding is now complete and the new bio-solar roof for Camelford Court will be installed over the next few weeks
october 2021
A highly insulating “warm” roof will include triple-glazed skylights, and green roof elements - that have all been co-designed with residents.
Solar photovoltaic panels will then be installed in 2022, generating thousands of pounds worth of clean, green energy for residents every year.
Solar photovoltaic panels will then be installed in 2022, generating thousands of pounds worth of clean, green energy for residents every year.
LWNT’s new in-house cleaning team are cleaning leaves and dirt from the cycle hangars across the estate, making it easier for all to use them and keep your bikes in good condition.
LWNT’s new in-house cleaning team are cleaning leaves and dirt from the cycle hangars across the estate, making it easier for all to use them and keep your bikes in good condition.
October 2021
We’re using electric leaf blowers and vacuums as well, to ensure air quality is improved compared to using fossil fuelled cleaning tools.
This is just one of many improvements you will see across the estate as we improve the quality of cleaning and caretaking.
Heat Network Resident Working Group - Tuesday 5th October
Heat Network Resident Working Group - Tuesday 5th October
October 2021
We are inviting all Lancaster West residents to the next 'Heat Network Resident Working Group' to be held in person and online on Tuesday 5 October 2021 at 6.30-8.00pm.
The group is part of the ongoing resident co-design of the heat network. The working group is an opportunity to have a more in-depth discussion with the heat network project team on the details of the future renewable heat network and explore together how we address concerns around costs and technology.
To join the heat network resident group in person or online, please email Janet Hall, Heat Network Engagement Manager on janet.hall@rbkc.gov.uk
Or use the link below
To join the heat network resident group in person or online, please email Janet Hall, Heat Network Engagement Manager on janet.hall@rbkc.gov.uk
Or use the link below
Women Only Morning Yoga
Women Only Morning Yoga
October 2021
Start your day in a mindful way
FREE and open to all levels
Every Wednesday | 9:45 - 10:45 am
At the North Kensington Resource Centre
FREE and open to all levels
Every Wednesday | 9:45 - 10:45 am
At the North Kensington Resource Centre
New CCTV cameras
New CCTV cameras
September 2021
We are installing new CCTV cameras around Lancaster West to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and ensure residents feel safe living on the estate.
If you witness any anti-social behaviour on the estate, please ensure you report it to us lancasterwestoffice@rbkc.gov.uk or 0800 389 2005. Any incidences of crime should be reported to the police.
If you witness any anti-social behaviour on the estate, please ensure you report it to us lancasterwestoffice@rbkc.gov.uk or 0800 389 2005. Any incidences of crime should be reported to the police.
Lancaster West Community Fridge
Lancaster West Community Fridge
September 2021
A community fridge is a space that anyone can exchange food that would otherwise got to waste. Run by local volunteers, fridges also provide a social space to share recipes, have a laugh and learn more about food and growing your own.
Opening hours are Wednesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm & Thursday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Opening hours are Wednesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm & Thursday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Lancaster West Future Neighbourhood Community Day
Lancaster West Future Neighbourhood Community Day
September 2021
The Lancaster West Future Neighbourhood Community Day is being held on Saturday, 18 September between 12-5pm at the Kensington Leisure Centre.
The Lancaster West Residents Association (LWRA) and the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT) are hosting a day of fun for residents. There will be free food, entertainment and activities put on at the Kensington Leisure Centre. It is a chance to come together as a community, get to know the LWRA and meet the LWNT team, as well as share your feedback and ideas for the future of the estate.
Take a moment today, to let us know if you support the proposed renewable heat network for Lancaster West Estate
Take a moment today, to let us know if you support the proposed renewable heat network for Lancaster West Estate
August 2021
Initial Design Ideas: Feedback Reports
Initial Design Ideas: Feedback Reports
August 2021
The results of the Initial Design Ideas Survey for the first phase if the Lancaster West estate-wide refurbishment have been revealed.
Follow the link below to find the report for your block
Follow the link below to find the report for your block
Register to be part of this exciting new research on the Lancaster West Estate
Register to be part of this exciting new research on the Lancaster West Estate
July 2021
As part of the refurbishment of the Lancaster West Estate, the London School of Economics (LSE) Housing and Communities team, in partnership with the Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT), will be undertaking research to understand the experience of residents, and the social impact of the works.
Lancaster West Community Fund
Lancaster West Community Fund
July 2021
Through the refurbishment of the Lancaster West Estate, our partner organisations have committed to invest in the estate. Karakusevic Carson (KCA), one of the design teams for the estate, have set up £50,000 The Lancaster West Community Fund in partnership with Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team (LWNT), and the Lancaster West Residents Association (LWRA).
Winners of the Lancaster West Photo Competition Announced
Join the WhatsApp group for your block
Lancaster West's first low-energy home
Lancaster West's first low-energy home
APRIL 2021
Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team is excited to present Lancaster West's first low-energy home, on Verity Close. This is part of the ambition to become a carbon neutral estate by 2030.