Wandsworth Tree Policy

Wandsworth Council have a Tree Policy which can be found here.

The web page says:

Trees are vitally important to improve our quality of life, especially in urban areas.

To help protect trees for future generations, we have produced a strategy that covers the status and condition of trees in Wandsworth, sets out guidance on managing tree and encourages local action.

Office Closure Times For The Easter Weekend

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The estate office will close on Thursday 2nd April at 5 pm for the Easter weekend (Friday 3rd April through to Monday 6th April).
You can still email the estate office at [email protected] and staff will respond to your email, when they return to the estate office on Tuesday 7th April.

In the event of an emergency, please call Wandsworth emergency out of hours patrol on 0208 871 7490.

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Fire Safety Letter – Issued To All Residents

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Dear Resident(s),

RE: Fire safety

I am writing to you to with regard to the important issue of fire safety.

There are a number of steps that you can take to reduce the chances of a fire from occurring and to ensure that, in the event of a fire, you and other residents are safe.

To help prevent fires from occurring:

•           Do not leave candles unattended and dispose of cigarettes carefully.

•           Do not leave cooking pans unattended.

•           Do not store e-scooters or e-bikes in your home.

•           Do not overload plug sockets.

When a fire does occur in the building the following are very important in keeping you and other residents safe:

  • Be aware that the fire action procedure in your block is to stay put. i.e. in the event of a fire in the building, unless you are affected by fire or smoke you should remain in your home.
  • Ensure you have a working smoke alarm in your home. We will install smoke alarms at no charge regardless of whether you are a Council tenant, leaseholder or private tenant. Therefore, please contact Annie Gleeson MSc, your appointed Estate Manager on 0207 924 5213 or via email at [email protected] if you do not have a working smoke alarm.
  • Ensure your front door is the appropriate thickness (44mm), fits closely into the frame, and has a working door closer. If you are a Council tenant, we will undertake any necessary repair or improvements to your front door. Please contact Annie Gleeson MSc, appointed Estate Manager for Goulden House, if you consider your door requires an inspection and repair.

In order to keep the means of escape clear you must also adhere to the following advice:

  • Rubbish should be disposed of down the rubbish chutes. Rubbish should not be left in the rubbish chute chamber or in the communal area.
  • No items should be stored in the communal areas. This includes the lift lobby and stairwells. If you leave items in these areas, they may be cleared and disposed of without warning.

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss any of the above issues, please do not hesitate to contact your Estate Manager on 0207 924 5213 or via email to the Estate Office at [email protected]

Document:

Urgent Notice to Residents – Do Not Discard Cigarette Ends or Ash From Your Balconies

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – DO NOT DISCARD CIGARETTE ENDS/ASH FROM YOUR BALCONIES, THIS IS A CLEAR BREACH OF HEALTH, SAFETY, FIRE & SMOKE REGULATIONS AND COULD COST A PERSON/PERSONS THEIR LIVES

The Estate Office has YET AGAIN been advised that cigarette ends/ash, is being dropped from a balcony above into the garden of the flat below and this is not the first time this has occurred in this location of the site.

This could so easily have started a fire which could have had profound consequences for other residents. Discarding cigarette ends/ash from your balconies is prohibited and can cause a fire/injury or worse.

Please dispose of your cigarette ends/ash responsibly.

Notice:

Residents Invite to General Meeting on 18th March at 7 pm

Please see attached Agenda for the General Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 18th March at 7 pm.

Hard Copies of the Agenda is currently being placed through your letterboxes.

Documents relating to the meetings can be found on the website or via email
by contacting: [email protected]
https://www.gouldenhouse.org/co-operative-meetings/

To join via Zoom please register in advance:
https://bit.ly/GHGM18march

We look forward to seeing you then.

Estate Manager – Annual Leave from 9th to the 13th February

The Estate Manager will be on Annual Leave on the following dates:

Monday 9th February to Friday 13th February

In my absence, Caroline Kok (GH Accounts Manager), will be covering (remotely), you can still email Caroline at [email protected] and the Office Phones are call forwarded to Caroline’s Mobile (My Out of Office reflects these contact details).

I will return to the office on Monday 16th February at 9 am.  

For and on behalf of Goulden House Co-Operative Ltd

Annie Gleeson MSc

Estate Manager

Notice:

JP Pest Control/PestGone’s inspection of the Communal Areas Friday 30th January 2026.

The following finds are from JP Pest Control/Pestgone’s inspection of the Communal Areas on Friday 30th January 2026 (Pestgone have amalgamated with JP Pest Control).

“I’ve attended the site for a monthly contract visit, I’ve checked.

24 bait locations around the site, there was 3 bait stations located on the 4th floor with no bait take. I’ve checked bait stations in all bin stores throughout the site, all bait stations in communal areas and the ground level areas where boxes are located. There has been 50% bait take from the bait stations and I’ve replenished boxes with jade block x2 ( bromadiolone).

The site hygiene is up to a very high standard with waste management in very good order.”

Christmas Tree Recycling Collections

Collections:

Christmas tree recycling collections will start from Monday 5 January 2026 and will run throughout the month.

Your tree will be collected on the same day as your rubbish and recycling, but by a different vehicle so this may not be at the same time as other collections.

Trees should be left out after 6.30pm on the day before the collection is due, and by 6.30am on the collection day.

Where to leave your tree:

Please leave your tree on the corner of Bullen Street and Shuttleworth Road by the large tree for collection.

For further information on the recycling of Christmas Trees, please use the following link to Wandsworth Borough Council Website:

www.wandsworth.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/christmas-tree-recycling/

Your assistance with the above is very much appreciated in advance.

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