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Changes in paying your water charges

From April 2017 all Southwark Council tenants (including JMB tenants) will be charged for their water directly by Thames Water. There will no longer be a weekly charge with the rent payment. Between now and April the council and Thames Water will be in touch to let you know why this is happening and how you […]

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Water rates refund form

As previously advised, following a court ruling last year, former tenants of the JMB between 2001 and 2013 may be eligible for a refund in relation to water rates they paid as part of their rent during that period. If you think that you may be eligible for a rebate please complete the attached form […]

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Mains water leak – Hamilton Square

A mains water leak has been developed  outside flat 4 Hamilton Square. Contractors will be on site tomorrow morning (Saturday 14th January 2017) to excavate the area and repair the leak. The JMB Repairs Team will continue to monitor the situation over the weekend. Residents requiring additional assistance should call the out of hours emergency number on […]

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Symington House water supply shut down, Tuesday 10/1/17

Thames Water are carrying out emergency repair works and will have to shut down the water supply to Symington House from 8.00am Tuesday morning. This is solely the responsibility of Thames Water, it is not due to anything Leathermarket JMB have done.

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Christine Parsons is the new JMB Chair

Following the Annual General Meeting in October the first JMB Board meeting was held on Thursday 1st December. As is customary, directors held a vote to elect  a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Company Secretary for the forthcoming year. Board members elected were as follows: Chair: Christine Parsons (Crosby Hamilton and Lockyer TRA) Vice Chair: Fola Ogunkola  (Decima […]

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Lord Heseltine visits the JMB

Lord Heseltine visited the JMB lastweek and spent time in the award winning Community Garden at Whites Grounds Estate as can be seen in the photo. Not quite as big as his own estate but impressive nevertheless we feel. Lord Heseltine is currently an advisor to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Growth. He […]

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JMB residents say YES

Residents of the JMB voted resoundingly for the Tenant Management Organisation to continue managing their homes for another 5 years. Almost 75% of tenants voted giving a 94% affirmation that the JMB was doing a good job and should continue to be the managers of their homes. Overall, including leaseholders and more significantly our  269 non […]

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JMB Annual General Meeting 20th October

Leathermarket JMB will be holding its AGM on Thursday 20th October 2016, at 6:30 pm, in the Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Street, SE1 3TD. The implementation of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 means there are some real challenges just around the corner for individual residents and the organisation. Come and hear what we need to do […]

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JMB Continuation Ballot this October

We are asking every resident to vote in the JMB’s 5 year continuation ballot which takes place during October. The ballot will determine who manages our estates for the next five years.  The choice is between the resident lead JMB and the Council. Although we are confident we will retain management the main message to our […]

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