Ashburnham Triangle Association

Imogene Russell, 19 January 2016  Simon Barrs, our new planning rep, writes: “There are two current planning applications to bring to Triangle residents’ attention. First, the Mercure Hotel on Catherine Grove wants to construct another glass box to create four bedrooms on the second floor above the entrance. Here is what the glass box would look like and  what the box over the Mercure door would look like Further details can be found on the Council’s Online Planning Portal    Public Consultation Expires on the 26th January 2016.

The second proposal is for the demolition of twenty garages off Ashburnham Place, between Langdale Road and Greenwich South Street, to be replaced with four x four-storey, four-bedroom mews houses. Further details can be found on the  Council’s Online Planning Porta l.  Public consultation expires on February 9th 2016. Public consultations are ongoing for both, and any observations for or against can be lodged on the Council’s Planning Portal. Above: The gates in Ashburnham Place to twenty garages

David Scales, 19 January 2016 The Greenwich West Safer Neighbourhood Team have organised an Exchanging Places Event on Tuesday 26/01/2016, 1630-1900 hours at Cutty Sark Gardens SE10: Exchanging Places – Come along and experience what a lorry driver can (and cannot) see by sitting in their seat! Free Cycle Security Marking also offered on the day! Greener Greenwich – The Council’s walking and cycling team will be on hand to offer: information, cycling advice and route maps free guided walks and cycle rides Bike Maintenance Classes and the Green Chain, a network of green routes A mechanic will also be on hand to do basic bike repairs. Greenwich Get Active (GGA) – Come talk to us about the wider range of physical activities available within Greenwich. Cycles UK – A bike expert from Cycles UK, will be at the Event to offer friendly advice to help you find the best bike, kit or accessories for your specific needs. We are here for all cyclists, of all disc...

Are you concerned about the recent spate of burglaries?  Come and receive some free valuable home safety and crime prevention advice. What other concerns do you have within the Triangle? Are you fed up with motorist ignoring the one way signage in Devonshire Drive? Have you noticed the recent fly-tipping in the area? Air your concerns to our local PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) at tomorrow’s Safer Neighbourhood December Street Meet. When? Saturday 12th December Where? Ashburnham Retreat (Play Street), outside the Ashburnham Arms Pub, or inside the pub if the weather is bad.  (Good excuse for a quick tipple) Time? Drop in anytime between 2pm and 3pm We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Tina Pugh ATA Security Hub

Tina Pugh,  4 November 2015   This is what greeted local residents this morning at the Ashburnham Place end of Play Street (Ashburnham Retreat). This is the second time in a matter of weeks where a dismantled cupboard has been dumped. Dumping waste illegally is a serious criminal offence that can carry a very large fine and can ruin the appearance of our neighbourhood. An offender can even be sent to prison. It is also an offence to allow fly-tipping to take place. What is fly-tipping? Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish or bulky items on land not licensed to receive it. It can be dangerous to health, it pollutes land and costs significant amounts of public money, which could be better spent elsewhere, to clear away. How Can I Prevent fly-tipping Don’t put up with it   – report it. If you report it, the rubbish can be removed and with your help the crime can be investigated. If you see someone fly-tipping or would like to report an area where fly-...

David Scales Nov 03, 2015  Guildford Grove Our Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team have informed us of a recent burglary in Guildford Grove. This happened overnight  between 29th and 30th October. The suspect gained entry through the  lower ground floor sash window , a wallet and credit card were stolen. Please ensure you are taking all reasonable steps to  lock and secure lower ground floor windows particularly older sash windows which have been forced open in recent burglaries notified to us. Suspicious Activity in the Triangle Separately to the above, the Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team have notified us they have been getting a few calls from residents of  individuals going around looking at premises and possibly marking premises in the Triangle . If you  see or suspect any suspicious behaviour of this nature, please report it to the Police by dialling 999, 101 or the Safer Neighbourhoods Team on  020 8284 5494  depending on th...

Tina Pugh, Oct 28, 2015  Unfortunately, we have been advised by our Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team that there has  been another burglary within the Triangle, this time in Ashburnham Grove.  This happened  between 10pm on the 21st October and 6am on the 22nd October .  Entry into the property was via the ground floor window. This is now the third burglary within the Triangle in just over a month.   Remember , most burglaries are opportunistic, not planned, so they’re easy to prevent.  Here are a few reminders to keep your home secure: Lock up Deadlock doors and close and secure lockable windows if you go out or upstairs. Unlocked UPVC units can be sprung. Keep keys away from doors and windows in a place where they are not visible to anyone looking in, and don’t hide them outside. Get a strong door with insurance company-approved locks. Fit an entry viewer and/or a good door chain or door bar. A letterbox cage will prevent lock relea...