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R EG E N E R AT I O N N E W SWINTER 2020www.AltonEstateRegen.co.ukIssue 27www.wandsworth.gov.uk/roehamptonPL ANNIN G APPLIC ATIO NUPDATEST MARY’S H OSPITALUPDATEWINTER UPDATEFRO M ANDRE W LOXTO NWANDSWO RTHARTS FRIN GE 2021ALTO N’S FIR STCHRISTMA S TREEHEY KIDS! Can you find the 7 festive bulls hidden in this newsletter?This newsletter is produced by Wandsworth Council to help keep you informed about the regeneration of your estate
CHRISTMA S IN ROEHAMPTONBY ANDREW LOXTONAlthough Covid-19 has meant that many of thetraditional events and activities for older peoplein Roehampton will not be able to take place thisChristmas, there are still many activities planned tohelp mark the festive occasion:REGENERATE RISE will be providing Christmas bagsand a Santa’s sleigh with music from Songs on Wheelsacross Roehampton and Putney, distributing mincepies and some much-needed Christmas cheer. Formore information please contact Mo Smith on 07774116972 or email mosmith@regenerate-rise.co.uk.AGE UK WANDSWORTH can provide support with yourfood shopping through their independent shopperservice. They will set up your online shopping accountwith your favourite shop, do the first few shops foryou and then support you to do it yourself. They alsoprovide ‘Active Chats’ which can offer telephonebefriending with seated exercise and/or mindfulness.This is a great service for those who are feelingstuck at home and would like to stay active.For more information on both services please call020 8877 8940.DANCE ON YOUR DOORSTEP wants to bring someStrictly sparkle and glamour to your front door, streetor garden by performing a vibrant Samba dance,a vibrant carnival dance guaranteed to bringsunshine and smiles even on the gloomiest days.To book your own personal performance contacthannah@elementdance.co.uk.SUGAR SMART are looking for older residents to sharetheir favourite cake, biscuit and sweet recipes in orderto create healthier versions that will be then given freeof charge to older people in Roehampton. For moreinformation please contact anna.c@be-enriched.org.BAGS OF TASTE areproviding recipesand material forhealthy and tastymeals and will deliverthe ingredients andrecipes you needfor a fortnight. Formore information pleasecontact southwark@bagsoftaste.org.Festivities began with theChristmas tree lights being turnedon by The Mayor of Wandsworth,Cllr Jane Cooper, and local residentand Founder of Estate Art,Lynne CapocciamaTHE NHS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESSFrom December 1st, book a time slot at Queen Mary’s to get urgent medical helpIn March this year the Urgent Treatment Centre(UTC) at Queen Mary’s Hospital was closed so thatpatients and staff would be as safe as possible duringthe Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, the NHS inWandsworth has been working with local people, GPs,and hospitals to determine what we could do over thecoming winter to meet people’s needs, while keepingthe risk of Covid-19 very low.We are committed to improving our services andwant to hear from you about the Enhanced PrimaryCare Hub so we can make any changes to thetemporary service for the benefit of local people.Please call us on 020 8725 3492, e-mail us atcomplaints.compliments@stgeorges.nhs.uk or writeto Complaints and Improvements Department, StGeorge’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT.We are pleased to announce that a new temporaryservice called the Enhanced Primary Care Hub isopening at Queen Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday 1stDecember and will run until April 2021. The service will: Include treatment for wounds, minor injuries,and GP appointments. Be by appointment only (via NHS 111 or their GP). Be for all ages. Not see walk-in patients and those with Covid-19symptoms (please continue to dial 119, 111, or 999,to get medical help).*If you would like to advertise an event or activity to over 4500 addresses across Roehampton please contact the Regeneration Team
PL ANN IN G APPLICAT ION UPDATELatest on the planning application for the Alton Estate RegenerationA once in a generation masterplan to regenerate partof Wandsworth’s iconic Alton estate was approved byWandsworth Borough Council’s Planning ApplicationsCommittee on 22nd October. The final decision on thescheme will now rest with the Mayor of London.Authority and the Regeneration Team have met withofficers from the Mayor’s team to discuss the plansand hope to receive a positive decision from the Mayorat the earliest possible opportunity.Procurement: The Council took ownership of theplanning application for the regeneration in Septemberwhen the Council’s development partner (RedrowHomes) withdrew from the scheme following adecision to focus on regional developments. TheCouncil has reviewed the different options fordelivering the regeneration and has approved a plan torecruit a new development partner. The procurementThe proposals will also deliver new community facilities process is expected to commence in early 2021.including a new library, youth centre, community hall,Community Engagement: A Community EngagementGPs surgery, nursery and children’s centre togetherStrategy has been approved which sets out thewith new shops and business spaces.Regeneration Team’s commitments, objectives andproposed approaches to engaging with the AltonCllr Ravi Govindia, Leader of the Council, said:community as the scheme moves from the planning“ Wandsworth Council is absolutelyto delivery stage. A detailed engagement action plancommitted to making sure thewill be further developed in collaboration with theregeneration of the Alton goescommunity.The transformational mixed-use regeneration willdeliver more than 1,100 new homes including 261council homes – an increase of 103 Council homes.The development will be phased to ensure residentsare able to move straight into their new homes onthe estate.ahead and this is a significantmilestone for what is an importantscheme that will improve the livesof the residents of this estate,providing them with better homesand a better environment to live in.”Next StepsPlanning: The plans for the regeneration have beenapproved by the Local Planning Authority, howeverthe plans will also need to be approved by the Mayorof London. Officers from both the Local PlanningWork has almost concluded at 5 Portswood Placeto convert the vacant shop unit into a temporarywood-work studio for Roehampton Shed, which willgive them more space to recommence their sessionssafely and more quickly following lockdown.It is intended that the Shed Team will collaboratewith other locals of all ages on projects to enhanceoutdoor spaces on the estate and connect residentswith nature, including the building of planters andhedgehog homes.WITLEY POINT MULTI USEGAMES AREA (MUGA) OPENINGThe Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Jane Cooper, hasopened a 250,000 refurbishment of a MUGA as partof the Alton regeneration. Children from HeathmereSchool were invited to a socially distanced openingevent featuring mural painting, daffodil planting andthe construction of a bug hotel to encourage wildlife.Cabinet Member for Housing and Deputy Leader,Cllr Kim Caddy, said:“ I’m excited and pleased the games area has opened asit is a key part of our plans for the regeneration of theAlton Estate. The regeneration will deliver new Councilhomes but this demonstrates regeneration is aboutmore than just housing.”
INTRODUCING LIT TLE VILL AGEBY HELEN SPEEDYLittle Village is like a foodbank, but for clothes, toys and equipment for young childrenLittle Village is like a foodbank, but for clothes, toysand equipment for babies and children up to the ageof 5. We’re a movement of parents committed toalleviating material poverty in London and our missionis to build small, warm communities of families whosupport one another when times are tough. Our visionis that no child in the capital is without the essentialthings they need to thrive and that every parent canplay a part in achieving that.During Covid-19 we have been unable to carry onmeeting families in person, so we have launcheda “Virtual Village” to continue delivering hygieneessentials and emergency clothing bundles to familiesacross the capital. Little Village is on track to support6,000 children across London this year which is morethan double the number we supported last year.We have been working with Eastwood Children’s Centre to distributenappies and toiletries to families with children up to 5 years old,along with the Roehampton Community Boxes supplied by RacketsCubed in partnership with Heathmere School and Regenerate.Following the lockdown, we will be looking for volunteers for sorting,packing and dispatching sessions every Monday and Tuesday duringterm time between 10am and 1pm. All our volunteering sessionsare run in line with government coronavirus guidelines and providea flexible, fulfilling way of supporting other families who arestruggling during this very difficult time.To find out more please contact Helen Speedy at:helen@littlevillagehq.orgTHE FIRST ALTON CHRISTMA S TREEThe Alton Regeneration Team in collaboration with theEconomic Development Office are excited to announce thata 20ft evergreen conifer has been installed in Roehamptonfor the first time this Christmas. The tree is locally sourcedand will be situated at the junction between DaneburyAvenue and Holyborne Avenue for approximately five weeks.In January the tree will be recycled by Roehampton Shed foruse in woodwork projects with the local community.The tree has been adorned with white lights which wereswitched on by The Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr JaneCooper, and local resident and Founder of Estate Art,Lynne Capocciama. A film of the switch on willbe available to view on the Council’s website.The Regeneration Team has also been hosting virtual craftsessions with local schools and youth groups to create paperchain decorations. Each strip has been decorated to depicta mood, a feeling, an experience or a hope. Each chain willmeasure just over two metres in length to represent therecommended social distance, and will symbolise unityand connecting with others. The decorations will bedisplayed in local shops and community hubs.CITIZENS ADVICE UPDATEEU citizens need to secure their rights to live in the UKIf you or anyone in your family are a European citizen,you need to take action to secure your right to live,work, study and to receive benefits and services in theUK after Brexit. Citizens Advice Wandsworth can helpyou apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled andpre-settled status).The EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settledstatus) is free and open to EU citizens and their nonEU family members. To make a successful applicationyou need to prove your identity, prove that you live inthe UK and declare any criminal convictions. For moreinformation please visit gov.uk/eu-settled-status.You should apply before 31 December 2020 as this iswhen your rights could change. You need to applyeven if you have a Permanent Residence card, as yourresidence card will not be valid after 31 December2020. You are also advised to apply if you have Indefinite Leaveto Remain as you will obtain a more secure status.Citizens Advice Wandsworth works in partnership with WandsworthBorough Council to offer information and advice about Brexitand related issues to EU citizens and their non-EU family membersliving or working in Wandsworth.The EU Project Team can help you apply to the EUSettlement Scheme and you can contact them at:euadviceservice@cawandsworth.orgor 020 3559 2054For more information please go towww.cawandsworth.org/eu
ROEHAMPTON COMMUNITY BOX UPDATEBY NIKKI ROSSNERAs the COVID-19 pandemic persists through the winter, volunteersand community groups from across Roehampton continue to supportresidents with the Roehampton Community Box project. Since thelockdown began in March over 6,048 boxes have been delivered and148 boxes continue to be delivered every week.If you would like to support this projectplease go y-boxesWHITE RIBBON C AMPAIGN:STAND UP AND SPE AK OUTAGAINST D OMESTIC VIOLENCEBY VICKY PIGOTTEvery year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against womenWith the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s White RibbonCampaign has become even more important than ever witha significant increase in violence, harassment and abusetowards women. The White Ribbon pledge is:“ Never commit, excuse, or remain silent about maleviolence against women and girls.”Roehampton has one of the highest incidences of domesticabuse in the borough of Wandsworth, with rates increasingduring the pandemic and during lockdown. Locally, groupssuch as Regenerate and Citizens Advice Wandsworth havebeen supporting this campaign and White Ribbon postersand National Helpline cards have also been shared throughoutRoehampton.At the Ashburton Youth Club, Regenerate has been teachingyoung people about White Ribbon day and the importanceof the campaign. Andy Smith, CEO of Regenerate, says:“ We must not be afraid to say no to violence against girlsand women”.Wandsworth Council has also held 2 free learning events for localleaders across the borough with the aim to increase knowledgeand understanding of domestic abuse issues and empower peopleto contact support organisations when they or someone theyknow is experiencing domestic abuse.For more information visit: HT SKYBright Sky is a free mobileapp which provides supportand information to thoseconcerned that someonethey know is experiencing domestic abuse.It is available in 5 languages (English, Urdu,Punjabi, Polish and Welsh) and providesspecialist domestic abuse support serviceswith contact details, questionnaires to helpassess the safety of a relationship as well as asection on dispelling myths around domesticand sexual abuse.
WANDSWORTH ARTS FRINGE NEEDS YOUThe much-loved arts festival needs you to get involvedWandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) is a much-lovedlocal arts festival that electrifies the borough ofWandsworth every year. The Arts Service is currentlyplanning next year’s festival (7-23 May 2021) and isinviting all interested artists, community groups andcreative producers to get involved.Registrations will close on 28 February 2021 and WAF Grants of upto 2K will be open ASAP with the closing date of 8 January 2021.We would love to hear your ideas and plans for liveevents, digital online and hybrid projects for 2021.Live events in venues, and outdoor events in parks,residential areas and high streets will be subject toany government restrictions at the time.For more information please contact Cath Mattos atCath.Mattos@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or LeilaGreci at Lelia.Greci@richmondandwandsworth.gov.ukWAF loves art in all its forms: theatre, music, dance,comedy, circus, visual art and all things in between.Whether you’re a professional or visiting artist, artsorganisation, a fringe veteran or a first timer whowants to try a new idea, it is an open access artsfestival so everyone is welcome to jump on board!Filling out an Expression of Interest form is a noncommittal way of telling us your plans and letting usknow if you need any help or advice. You can do thisuntil Wednesday 27 January 2021.YOUR WARDCOUNCILLORSDue to the outbreak ofCOVID-19, Wandsworth councillorsurgeries are cancelled until further notice.You can contact your local councillors at:REGENER ATION TE AMYou can contact the Regeneration Teamon 020 8871 6207or at roehampton@wandsworth.gov.ukCllr Jeremy AmbacheCllr.J.Ambache@wandsworth.gov.ukCllr Claire GilbertCllr.C.Gilbert@wandsworth.gov.ukCllr Sue McKinneyCllr.S.McKinney@wandsworth.gov.ukYou can also contact theCabinet Member for Housing:Cllr Kim CaddyCllr.K.Caddy@wandsworth.gov.ukPhone: 020 8871 6207 or email: o.uk – wandsworth.gov.uk/roehampton
event featuring mural painting, daffodil planting and the construction of a bug hotel to encourage wildlife. Cabinet Member for Housing and Deputy Leader, Cllr Kim Caddy, said: “I’m excited and pleased the games area has opened as it is a key part of our plans for the regeneration of the Alton
