Hallam Court and Olivia Court

Available from Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st December, local residents can collect a free Christmas selection box from Equans.

This year Equans are spreading festive cheer by handing out free Christmas selection boxes to Southern Housing residents at Hallam Court and Olivia Court.

Please visit our site office or get in touch with your RLO, Michael to collect your free box.

We would like to inform you that our Hallam Court & Olivia Court site will be shutting for the festive holiday from Friday 22nd December and re-opening on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

In the event of an emergency during this period, please continue to use our dedicated out of hours number - 07785 312 158.

From everyone in the Hallam Court & Olivia Court site team, we hope you enjoy the festive break.

Welcome to your latest works update - this is where we will regularly update you on our progress with the works being undertaken at Olivia Court.

If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael Olaadedini on 07402 861 522.

It is our intention to provide a regular update to the residents at Olivia Court as to what works have taken place and what works are upcoming. In between these updates the site team will be contacting you to make appointments for any surveys or works that need to be done to the outside of near your flat.

Our progress to date:

• Respite unit has been completed
• Front scaffold elevation has been completed
• Resident property profile has been completed

Over the next month:

• Decking installations still ongoing

Important information:

Windows: We would like to remind everyone to keep their windows closed (due to potential but not anticipated noise/debris/dust etc.) as well as the privacy element. The make of the insulation to the rear is EPS which is very light and can easily be blown back into your property.

Scaffold Health & Safety Risk: We would also like to remind residents not to smoke on their balconies and throw cigarette butts on the scaffold along with other items such as rubbish, toys etc. Unfortunately, cigarettes and cigarette butts can easily be blown back into the building and/or onto the scaffold or existing cladding and cause a fire.

Unauthorised access: Please note that only Equans employees and their representatives are permitted access to scaffolding. For their own safety, no other persons are allowed to climb onto the scaffold under any circumstances - this applies particularly to children! Any authorised persons accessing the scaffold outside of our normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm) should be immediately reported to the Police.

Residents Meeting: We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Residents Meeting, which will take place via Microsoft Teams on November 29th from 6.30pm - 7pm. This virtual meeting aims to provide updates on community matters, address concerns, and foster open communication among residents. To join the Microsoft teams meeting please enter the meeting ID: 328 627 605 432 and the passcode: ptmJVJ

Minutes from the last resident meeting held on 25th October:

Q1: When is the completion of this ongoing project?
We are currently still in the design stage and expect this to be reviewed by week commencing 6th November

Q2: Residents said, she has a concrete slab on her balcony. She asked, are they going to change her balcony too?
No, as concrete is generally considered to be a fire-resistant material due to its non-combustible nature.

Additionally, the residents also enquired about the present stage that we are now on this project.
We are due to have structural information and report complete by November. Once we have this, we can produce a programme to include a start date and anticipated completion dates.

Christmas news update: Hallam Court, Get Ready for Festive Celebrations:

We are excited to announce that the annual Christmas draw for the residents of Olivia Court is on its way, along with special gift bags for the children in our community. Additionally, we are pleased to inform you that a local food bank charity has been chosen, and we are organising a food donation drive to support our neighbours in need.

The information above has been taken from our latest Resident Newsletter which can be viewed in full by clicking here.

Welcome to your latest works update where we regularly update you on our progress with the works being undertaken at Hallam Court.

If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael Olaadedini on 07402 861 522.

It is our intention to provide a regular update to residents as to what works have taken place and what works are upcoming. In between these updates the site team will be contacting you to make appointments for any surveys or works that need to be done to the outside of your flat or near your flat.

Our progress to date:

• Completion of scaffold to the rear of the block
• Completion of the front balcony decking and the rear balcony decking
• Ongoing side elevation at Strathmore Road

Windows - We would like to remind everyone to keep their windows closed (due to potential but not anticipated noise/debris/dust etc.) as well as the privacy element. The debris from all of the works is very light and can easily be blown back into your property.

Scaffold Health & Safety Risk - We would like to remind everyone not to smoke on their balconies and throw cigarette butts on the scaffold along with other items such as rubbish, toys etc. Unfortunately, cigarettes and cigarette butts can easily be blown back into the building and/or onto the scaffold or existing cladding and cause a fire.

Residents Meeting: The residents meeting previously scheduled for the 29th November 2023 has now been re-scheduled for the 6th December from 6-7pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. This meeting will provide an opportunity for us to discuss important matters and address any concerns or suggestions you may have.

Details to join the Microsoft Teams meeting:
ID: 385 420 130 563
Passcode: 9NiX5X

Minutes from the last resident meeting held on 25th October:

Q1: When is the completion of this ongoing project?
We are currently still in the design stage and expect this to be reviewed by week commencing 6th November

Q2: Residents said, she has a concrete slab on her balcony. She asked, are they going to change her balcony too?
No, as concrete is generally considered to be a fire-resistant material due to its non-combustible nature.

Additionally, the residents also enquired about the present stage that we are now on this project.
We are due to have structural information and report complete by November. Once we have this, we can produce a programme to include a start date and anticipated completion dates.

Christmas news update: Hallam Court, Get Ready for Festive Celebrations:

We are excited to announce that the annual Christmas draw for the residents of Hallam Court is on its way, along with special gift bags for the children in our community. Additionally, we are pleased to inform you that a local food bank charity has been chosen, and we are organising a food donation drive to support our neighbours in need.

The information above has been taken from our latest Resident Newsletter which can be viewed in full by clicking here.

Welcome to your latest works update - this is where we will regularly update you on our progress with the works being undertaken at Olivia Court.

If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael Olaadedini on 07402 861 522.

It is our intention to provide a regular update to the residents at Olivia Court as to what works have taken place and what works are upcoming. In between these updates the site team will be contacting you to make appointments for any surveys or works that need to be done to the outside of near your flat.

Our progress to date:

• Respite unit has been completed
• Front scaffold elevation has been completed
• Resident property profile has been completed

Over the next month:

• Decking installations are ongoing

Important information:

Windows: We would like to remind everyone to keep their windows closed (due to potential but not anticipated noise/debris/dust etc.) as well as the privacy element. The make of the insulation to the rear is EPS which is very light and can easily be blown back into your property.

Scaffold Health & Safety Risk: We would also like to remind residents not to smoke on their balconies and throw cigarette butts on the scaffold along with other items such as rubbish, toys etc. Unfortunately, cigarettes and cigarette butts can easily be blown back into the building and/or onto the scaffold or existing cladding and cause a fire.

Unauthorised access: Please note that only Equans employees and their representatives are permitted access to scaffolding. For their own safety, no other persons are allowed to climb onto the scaffold under any circumstances - this applies particularly to children! Any authorised persons accessing the scaffold outside of our normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm) should be immediately reported to the Police.

Residents Meeting: Our next resident's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 29th November from 6.30pm. Instructions on how to join this meeting will be included within our next newsletter. This meeting will provide an opportunity for us to discuss important matters and address any concerns or suggestions you may have.

Minutes from the last resident meeting held on 25th October:

Q1: When is the completion of this ongoing project?
We are currently still in the design stage and expect this to be reviewed by week commencing 6th November

Q2: Residents said, she has a concrete slab on her balcony. She asked, are they going to change her balcony too?
No, as concrete is generally considered to be a fire-resistant material due to its non-combustible nature.

Additionally, the residents also enquired about the present stage that we are now on this project.
We are due to have structural information and report complete by November. Once we have this, we can produce a programme to include a start date and anticipated completion dates.

The information above has been taken from our latest Resident Newsletter which can be viewed in full by clicking here.

Welcome to your latest works update where we regularly update you on our progress with the works being undertaken at Hallam Court.

If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael Olaadedini on 07402 861 522.

It is our intention to provide a regular update to residents as to what works have taken place and what works are upcoming. In between these updates the site team will be contacting you to make appointments for any surveys or works that need to be done to the outside of your flat or near your flat.

Our progress to date:

• Completion of scaffold to the rear of the block
• Completion of the front balcony decking and the rear balcony decking
• Works to carry out intrusive investigations to reveal timber framing on 7th November
• Scaffold to the side elevation (Stratmore Road) still ongoing

Windows - We would like to remind everyone to keep their windows closed (due to potential but not anticipated noise/debris/dust etc.) as well as the privacy element. The debris from all of the works is very light and can easily be blown back into your property.

Scaffold Health & Safety Risk - We would like to remind everyone not to smoke on their balconies and throw cigarette butts on the scaffold along with other items such as rubbish, toys etc. Unfortunately, cigarettes and cigarette butts can easily be blown back into the building and/or onto the scaffold or existing cladding and cause a fire.

Residents Meeting: Our next resident's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 29th November from 6pm-6.30pm. Instructions on how to join the meeting will be included in our next newsletter. This meeting will provide an opportunity for us to discuss important matters and address any concerns or suggestions you may have.

Minutes from the last resident meeting held on 25th October:

Q1: When is the completion of this ongoing project?
We are currently still in the design stage and expect this to be reviewed by week commencing 6th November

Q2: Residents said, she has a concrete slab on her balcony. She asked, are they going to change her balcony too?
No, as concrete is generally considered to be a fire-resistant material due to its non-combustible nature.

Additionally, the residents also enquired about the present stage that we are now on this project.
We are due to have structural information and report complete by November. Once we have this, we can produce a programme to include a start date and anticipated completion dates.

The information above has been taken from our latest Resident Newsletter which can be viewed in full by clicking here.

From all of us at Equans, we wish you a happy Halloween.

A children's activity pack can be viewed and downloaded from our 'Documents Library'.

Please be careful if carving pumpkins and stay safe whilst trick or treating.

Welcome to your latest works update - this is where we will regularly update you on our progress with the works being undertaken at Olivia Court.

If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael Olaadedini on 07402 861 522.

It is our intention to provide a regular update to the residents at Olivia Court as to what works have taken place and what works are upcoming. In between these updates the site team will be contacting you to make appointments for any surveys or works that need to be done to the outside of near your flat.

Our progress to date:

• Respite unit has commenced at Olivia Court
• Front scaffold elevation will be completed this week
• We are currently visiting residents to complete the resident property profile and pre-condition survey

Over the next month:

• Decking installations will commence this month
• Stripping if balcony fence, with replacement of temporary fencing will commence this month

Important information:

Windows: We would like to remind everyone to keep their windows closed (due to potential but not anticipated noise/debris/dust etc.) as well as the privacy element. The make of the insulation to the rear is EPS which is very light and can easily be blown back into your property.

Scaffold Health & Safety Risk: We would also like to remind residents not to smoke on their balconies and throw cigarette butts on the scaffold along with other items such as rubbish, toys etc. Unfortunately, cigarettes and cigarette butts can easily be blown back into the building and/or onto the scaffold or existing cladding and cause a fire.

Unauthorised access: Please note that only Equans employees and their representatives are permitted access to scaffolding. For their own safety, no other persons are allowed to climb onto the scaffold under any circumstances - this applies particularly to children! Any authorised persons accessing the scaffold outside of our normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm) should be immediately reported to the Police.

Residents Meeting: Our next resident's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 25th October from 6.30pm. To join: Type in the meeting ID - 358 133 790 392 and passcode - FwkcfU

Minutes from resident meeting held on 27th September:

Q1: Do we have a completion date for this project?
For now, there is no definitive answer about when the project is going to be finished.

Q2: Residents asked, after stripping off the balcony, what measure are they going to put in place?
Afterwards, the balcony will be replaced with temporary fencing and the decking will be installed before installing permanent balustrades.

Q3: Can we see the decking and the balustrades samples?
Yes, the RLO will show residents the decking and balustrade samples. The residents can also check our site office.

The information above has been taken from our latest Resident Newsletter which can be viewed in full by clicking here.

Welcome to your latest works update where we regularly update you on our progress with the works being undertaken at Hallam Court.

If you have any queries, questions or concerns about the works please contact your appointed Resident Liaison Officer (RLO), Michael Olaadedini on 07402 861 522.

It is our intention to provide a regular update to residents as to what works have taken place and what works are upcoming. In between these updates the site team will be contacting you to make appointments for any surveys or works that need to be done to the outside of your flat or near your flat.

Our progress to date:

• Completion of scaffold to the rear of the block
• Completion of the front balcony decking and the rear balcony decking
• Gas surveys 85% complete
• Works to the respite area ongoing

Windows - We would like to remind everyone to keep their windows closed (due to potential but not anticipated noise/debris/dust etc.) as well as the privacy element. The debris from all of the works is very light and can easily be blown back into your property.

Scaffold Health & Safety Risk - We would like to remind everyone not to smoke on their balconies and throw cigarette butts on the scaffold along with other items such as rubbish, toys etc. Unfortunately, cigarettes and cigarette butts can easily be blown back into the building and/or onto the scaffold or existing cladding and cause a fire.

Residents Meeting: Our next resident's meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 25th September from 6pm-6.30pm. To join: Type in the meeting ID - 328 627 605 432 and passcode - ptmJVJ

Minutes from the last resident meeting held on 27th September:

Q1: Are you going to clean the windows after the completion of the project?
Yes, as the works progress, there will be a light clean. Certainly, Equans will carry out a full cleaning of both windows and frames at the end of the project.

Q2: What are the timescales for these works?
Each project can last up to 8-12 months from start. Whilst we have made a start to the balconies, works to the external wall have not started yet, due to the design needing confirmation. As soon as the design is confirmed, a completion date will be shared.

Q3: Why do we need the respite?
During the remediation works, operatives will be using power tools which will create some loud noise, the respite will serve as a relaxation unit for our residents.

The information above has been taken from our latest Resident Newsletter which can be viewed in full by clicking here.

Thank you to everyone that attended our Resident's Meeting on 27th September 2023 for Olivia Court. Slides from the presentation are now available along with a copy of the minutes.

Minutes from Olivia Court Resident's Meeting held on 27th September 2023:

The meeting was chaired by representatives from both Southern Housing and Equans.

A resident asked: Do we have a completion date for this project?
To date each project can last anywhere between 8 to 12 months, from start. Whilst, we have made a start to the balconies, works to the external wall have not started yet due to the design needing confirmations. As soon as the design is confirmed, a completion date will be shared with everyone.

A resident asked: After stripping off the balcony what measure are they going to put in place?
Afterwards, the balcony will be replaced with temporary fencing, and the decking will be installed before installing the permanent balustrades.

A resident asked: Can we see how the decking and the balustrades will look like?
Yes, the RLO will show residents the decking and the balustrade samples we have in our office and the residents can also check from the site office.

Both Southern Housing and Equans informed the residents that they will always notify the residents via the Resident Liaison Officer, for any new update on the project.

Conclusively, representatives from Southern Housing and Equans appreciate the residents for their unwavering supports during these ongoing projects.

Please click here to view the presentation.