Banister — Priory TRA

PRIORY COURT SUB-COMMITTEE

The Priory Court sub-committee was established at the 2025 AGM to serve the tenants and residents of the Priory Court Estate. It operates under the guidance and regulations of the Banister House and Priory Court Tenants and Residents Association (TRA), recognised as its parent organisation. All activities and objectives align with, and are governed by, the broader TRA constitution and code of conduct.

The sub-committee will define its terms of reference at its inaugural meeting. It is committed to representing the unique interests of Priory Court, advocating for improved services and amenities from Hackney Council. The sub-committee addresses and raises concerns affecting residents' quality of life and works collaboratively with the local council and other organisations to enhance the community's well-being.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

WINDOW ACTION PLAN MEETING

Wednesday 28 May 2025, 18.30
Priory Court Garden (TBC)

Please prepare by reading the notes from the last meeting

INAUGURAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

Tentative date: Tuesday 8 July 2025, 18.30 (TBC)
Chats Palace (TBC)

Following meetings: 14 Oct 2025, 13 Jan 2026, 14 Apr 2026

PREVIOUS MEETING

WINDOW WALKABOUT

Wednesday 14 May 2025, 13.00
Notes are published here

UPDATES

ESTABLISHING A WHATSAPP COMMUNITY AND MAILING LIST

We are establishing a WhatsApp Community and a Mailing List to enhance our connectivity and information sharing. By joining these platforms, you can stay updated with the latest news, meetings, and events affecting Priory Court. Please share your contact details to join our WhatsApp group, mailing list, or both. We will continue to distribute flyers for our general meetings and are happy to engage with you in person if you are not online.

LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THE WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR BUDGET APPROVAL

We have written a letter in support of the project delivery team, highlighting the urgent need for window replacement at Priory Court and advocating for prompt approval by the housing investment board. Ongoing issues such as property damage, health risks, safety concerns, energy inefficiencies, and resident stress underscore the immediate necessity. We believe in working together with the council team to restoring Priory Court to its former status.

WINDOW REPLACEMENT PLANNING APPLICATION RESULT

The planning application for the window replacement was granted on 14 May. While the planners addressed the arguments from our letter, they ultimately approved the application. Their detailed arguments are outlined in the Officers report. However, we maintain that the partial replacement of spandrel panels with boarding is not the optimal solution for our building. We look forward to discussing this further at the upcoming window action plan meeting on 28 May.

OUR COMMENTS ON THE WINDOW REPLACEMENT PLANNING APPLICATION

In early April, Hackney Council issued a planning notice for window replacement at Priory Court. In response, a working group under the TRA was formed and submitted a letter (see here) on 29 April 2025. We dedicated two half days to gathering support across the estate and apologise if we have not had the chance to speak with you. Please feel free to email us if you would like to discuss.

UPDATES ON ISSUES RAISED IN THE 1 APRIL MEETING

We have started a constructive collaboration with Hackney Council to address the issues raised during the last ETRA meeting (see minutes). Among other things, an asbestos investigation is now under way to understand what processes were not followed during the ad hoc replacements last winter. This has also led to a productive collaboration with the window replacement delivery team.

PLUMBING INSPECTIONS AT PRIORY COURT

If you are experiencing plumbing problems at Priory Court, please contact us at info@banister-priory.org. We are still actively seeking residents who need assistance. We will start a comprehensive as soon as possible.

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