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Christmas and New Year opening hours

Dear everyone, Please see the table below for the JMB opening hours over the festive period: Date Times Emergency Out of Hours Service Monday 22nd December 9am – 5pm From 5pm Tuesday 23rd December 9am – 5pm From 5pm Wednesday 24th December 9am – 1pm From 5pm Thursday 25th December CLOSED From 5pm Friday 26th […]

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Changes to estate patches managed by the Housing Services Officers

Dear residents, To ensure more efficient servicing by our Housing Team, there were some changes as to the patches that the Housing Services Officers manage – please see the list below for the details. The list will further be shared with the Chairs and Secretaries of your respective Tenants & Residents Associations. Patch List 2025

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Santa’s Grotto and Day trip to Canterbury Christmas Market

Dear Residents, This year the JMB is organising two Christmas events, Santa’s Grotto and a free day-trip to Canterbury Christmas Market.   Santa’s Grotto Children up to 11 years old, accompanied by an adult, are invited to meet  Mr Claus and his not-so-little helpers at the JMB office lobby in the second week of December: […]

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Office closure on Wednesday 16th July

Dear residents, Please be aware that, due to staff training, our office will be closed on Wednesday 16th July.  For emergencies, please contact out-of-hours service on 020 7450 8000. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

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Stock Condition Survey

Dear Residents,   Please be advised that Leathermarket JMB is conducting a survey of the properties we manage to assess their current condition. The programme is scheduled to conclude by January 2025. During this period, a surveyor will visit your property. We kindly request that you grant them access to all rooms in your home, […]

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Cost of Living Support Vouchers

Dear Residents, Southwark Council is partnering with Leathermarket JMB to deliver its Winter Cost of Living Fund. Eligible low income households will receive a £100 Post Office Payout Voucher (by email or in post) that can be redeemed for cash at any Post Office. To be referred to the Fund, you must meet the following […]

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Allocations within the JMB area

Currently Southwark has 15,000 families and its waiting list and 3,500 families in temporary accommodation. Southwark has total control over allocations within the JMB area. The JMB does not have access to our tenants rehousing information, which means that our RSOs do not have the information to provide advice. The JMB will get involved in […]

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Whites Grounds 1-22

We are working with SGN regarding a mains gas leak to provide assistance to residents. If you are a resident of these addresses and have not spoken to us regarding this yet, please contact us on 0207 450 8000  

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IT & Phones back up and running

Dear Residents, we apologise for the recent disruption and thank you for your patience. Our systems are now back up and running; however, we are working through a backlog of enquiries. We appreciate your understanding as we respond as quickly as possible. Thank you, Leathermarket JMB

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IT & Phone systems down

We are currently experiencing issues with our internet and phone lines. Our suppliers are aware, and we are working with them to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we will do our best to assist you; however, please bear with us while these issues are being addressed. We apologise for any […]

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Fire at Bermondsey recycling centre – resident update

Many of you will already be aware that there was a significant fire at the recycling centre in Bermondsey. The incident was first reported yesterday evening, with the London Fire Brigade confirming that the first calls were received at 5.30pm and the fire continued until just before midnight, the cause has not yet been established. […]

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Rising Strong: Former Resident Reflects on Leathermarket JMB Impact

Hannah Awonuga — In Her Own Words Coming back to Leathermarket JMB is surreal and deeply nostalgic for me, because this place was the springboard for an entirely new life. I moved onto the Elim estate in 2007. I was 17. It was my first flat—secured through the council—and I remember coming up to view […]

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Recap: Resident’s Open Day 18th April 2026

Residents’ Day Recap — Saturday 18 April 2026                                                                On Saturday 18 April 2026, we were delighted to welcome residents to our first-ever Residents’ Open […]

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Opening Hours: Easter Bank Holiday

    Dear residents and visitors, Please be aware that there is a change of the office opening hours during the Easter holidays. The office will be closed from Thursday 02/04/2026 at 5pm and will re open on Tuesday 07/04/2026 at 9am. During this time, if there is an emergency please call our Emergency Out […]

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Residents’ Open Day – Saturday 18th April 2026, 9:30am–4:00pm

We’re excited to invite all Leathermarket JMB residents to our Residents’ Open Day on Saturday 18th April 2026, running from 9:30am to 4:00pm at the Leathermarket JMB office, 26 Leathermarket Street. This is a great opportunity to meet the teams who support your homes and estates, learn more about the services we provide, and have […]

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