# Woodberry Down Community Organisation > A community is more than bricks and mortar ## Posts - [What WDCO does and what WDCO might do](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/04/what-wdco-does-and-what-wdco-might-do/): What WDCO Does — and What It Might Do Next Woodberry Down Community Organisation — April 2026 The Woodberry Down Community Organisation has been the residents’ voice in one of London’s largest regeneration projects for more than two decades. Here is a plain account of what it does today, and what it might take on in the years ahead. What WDCO does Attends and contributes to the Partnership Board — the senior governance forum for the regeneration, at the head of a structured hierarchy of meetings that runs from the monthly WDCO Board and Executive through the Estate Management Board, [...] - [The Woodberry Down Design Studio, 2026](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/04/the-woodberry-down-design-studio-2026/): The Woodberry Down Design Studio Something rather good is happening on our estate. Not for the first time, and, if the people behind it have their way, not for the last. The Woodberry Down Design Studio is a programme that brings together young residents aged 13 to 19, local architects, structural engineers, furniture-makers, and a range of other built environment professionals. The young people do not just watch. They design, they build, and what they build goes up in the park for everyone to use. What happened in 2025 Last year’s cohort went through ten skill-building workshops and produced the [...] - [February and March Board Updates from the working group and other meetings](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/03/february-and-march-board-updates-from-the-working-group-and-other-meetings/): Jump directly to the story about: NHG Woodberry Down Resident Association Meeting 17th February Attendees from WDCO: William Sheehy, Phil Cooke and Oonagh GormleyThe meeting provides an update on discussions regarding the formation and support of Resident Associations (RAs) across the estate. NHG has proposed establishing two formally recognised Resident Associations:• North Estate• South EstateFormal recognition would require:• a constitution and elected committee;• AGM minutes;• open membership;• a bank account in the RA’s name; and• at least 50% household membership within one year The intention is to strengthen communication, governance, and access to training and funding opportunities for residents. Concerns [...] - [The Woodberry Down Culture Club - Final event of pilot programme](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/03/the-woodberry-down-culture-club-jewellery-making-and-effective-speaking/): Bring the ‘wow’ factor to your speaking Thrive With New Confidence – Since 1924, Toastmasters International has transformed nearly eight million lives through a simple, yet powerful, mission: empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. On the 24th of March, join this fun and enjoyable evening led by Jessica Bays, President of the Manor House Speakers. Day Date Time Event Tuesday 17 February NOW COMPLETED Crafts & Art – Line drawing (Picasso-style) and neurographic art. Tuesday 24 February NOW COMPLETED Photography Workshop with Pierre Bureau – Take photos, learn new skills, choose one to be printed and framed on [...] - [The Naturalist: Where Things Stand, and What Comes Next](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/03/the-naturalist-where-things-stand-and-what-comes-next/): The Naturalist pub closed recently. The actual closure came quickly, though it had been preceded by a long period of uncertainty during which the pub remained open. Many of you will have noticed the shuttered windows and the quiet forecourt, and wondered what happens next. So have we. WDCO has been working to find out. What we know The Naturalist was part of the vision for Woodberry Down as a place where people want to live — somewhere with the amenities that make a neighbourhood feel like a community. Opened as part of Phase Two of the development, it was [...] - [A parking conundrum](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/03/a-parking-conundrum/): Woodberry Grove North: How Residents, WDCO and Partners Opened Up Unused Parking Spaces For some time, residents living around Woodberry Grove North have been involved in a long and detailed negotiation to sort out a problem that had become both a day‑to‑day frustration and a symbol of how complicated estate management can be. A section of the car park at Woodberry Grove North contained a number of unused spaces, sitting empty while residents with genuine needs struggled to find somewhere safe and convenient to park. What has now emerged is a practical and affordable solution: those unused spaces are being [...] - [The Woodberry Down Culture Club - Quiz and Jewellery Making](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/03/the-woodberry-down-culture-club-quiz-and-jewellery-making/): And now for something completely different Our next two pilot events are Day Date Time Event Tuesday 17 February NOW COMPLETED Crafts & Art – Line drawing (Picasso-style) and neurographic art. Tuesday 24 February NOW COMPLETED Photography Workshop with Pierre Bureau – Take photos, learn new skills, choose one to be printed and framed on the night. Tuesday 3 March NOW COMPLETED The Woodberry Down Book Club under the stewardship of Tanvi Bhaktal, Tuesday 10 March 7pm – 9pm General knowledge quiz, Question Master Oliver Manley formerly of The Naturalist Tuesday 17 March 7pm – 9pm Jewellery Making led by [...] - [The Woodberry Down Culture Club](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/02/the-woodberry-down-culture-club-3/): What do you know? Reading widely is one of the routes to a broad general knowledge. Try the book club and the Quiz to support on your way to both. Do you glow in the dark? Tanvi Bhaktal is one of the new young leaders in Woodberry Down. She had barely moved in last year before asking  on the Residents Facebook Group if there was a book group or if anyone was interested in starting one! Tanvi  “I started the book club as a way to get back into reading for pleasure, exploring a wider range of books than I’d [...] - [West Reservoir Improvements](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/02/west-reservoir-improvements/): Background and context The full planning application to make the necessary improvements to the West Reservoir was submitted towards the end of 2023. You can see the application here. The project developed over a number of years with consultations and funding applications. You can read some more of the Process by following this link. Our short video shows what we can see now and where the benefits will come on the Woodberry Down side of the New River Path. WDCO has this month been given a detailed timetable for the completion of the project. #WestReservoir #WoodberryDown #Hackney #OpenWaterSwimming #Watersports #GreenSpaces [...] - [Community Space - Block D, Hartington's](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/02/community-space-block-d-hartingtons/): Background The space that has been empty for some time at the southern end of Hartington’s is referred to in communications with WDCO’s regeneration partners as Block D. Once destined to be a leisure facility, an agreement was reached in 2017 that this space would become a community space. WDCO is delighted that we have received an update of the current situation as relates to Block D. Please see the following paragraph. February 2026 Block D update Formal handover of the block from Berkeley to LBH was scheduled for 17th February, buthas been delayed following water ingress into the basement [...] - [The Woodberry Down Culture Club](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/02/the-woodberry-down-culture-club-2/): A focus on photography and books. Week 2 of the Woodberry Down Culture Club Pilot features a photography workshop with Pierre Bureau. Pierre is a photographer and participatory artist who uses photography as a playful and accessible way to connect people; he delivers workshops that support wellbeing, story telling and social connection. He has worked throughout East London and was a finalist in the Wellcome Photography Prize (2020). He ledan 8 week course at the Redmond Community Centre in 2024 which resulted in an exhibition there across the Christmas period. Week three will be a meeting of the book club. [...] - [The Woodberry Down Culture Club](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/02/the-woodberry-down-culture-club/): Community and cooperation This is a heartening tale of community involvement and cooperation. The result is an exciting programme of events under the aegis of the Woodberry Down Culture Club. Driven by detailed cooperation between Gita from the WDCO board and Mat, charged with developing cultural policy For Woodberry Down. on behalf of the London Borough of Hackney. The result is the programme of events listed below. Day Date Time Event Tuesday 17 February Arrive from 6pm, Crafts starts at 6, Art at 7pm Crafts & Art – Bring your own craft projects and materials; for continuous line drawing (Picasso-style) [...] - [The birth of a dream](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/01/the-birth-of-a-dream/): A Brief History of Woodberry Down As told in the information panels at the top of Spring Park beside The Naturalist. These images have been provided to WDCO by Berkeley Homes. Eastside Community Heritage. Notting Hill Genesis, the Manor House Development Trust, the London Borough of Hackney and the National Lottery Heritage Fund also contributed to the project . - [The NHG Social and Economic Investment Programme](https://wdco.org.uk/2026/01/nhg-social-and-economic-investment/): Are you aware of the very great deal of work that Notting Hill Genesis does under the heading of Social and Economic Investment? The WDCO board had a presentation last Thursday 15th January 2026 setting out some of the things that NHG has done. There is a commitment to spend £3 million over the lifetime of the regeneration on social and economic investment, addressed at a very wide range of areas. NHG is delivering tangible benefits across financial inclusion, health, wellbeing, and community engagement. Strong Performance in 2025/26Over the last six months NHG’s commissioned services have:• Managed £200k in debt [...] - [Hackney Libraries will reduce their opening hours](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/12/hackney-libraries-will-reduce-their-opening-hours/): The current consultation Hackney is currently carrying out a consultation on reducing library open hours. The consultation will close on the 27th of January 2026. Having already carried out some consultation and given the matter very careful consideration, Hackney has decided to reduce opening hours. A paragraph in one of the consultation documents reads: #WoodberryDownLibrary #HackneyLibraries #HackneyCouncil #WoodberryDown #LocalConsultation #HaveYourSay #NorthLondon - [Your New Met for London in Hackney](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/12/your-new-met-for-london-in-hackney/): This text is reproduced exactly from an email I received from Met Engage. If you’d like to receive these emails, there are links to the Met Engage website further down the article. Your New Met for London in Hackney Dear Adrian,Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently,  we note that you highlighted Anti Social Behaviour in the survey so we would like to provide you with an update on this local matter. We know that antisocial behaviour can be an intimidating and upsetting experience.  Today the Met is launching the next phase of the New Met for London plan [...] - [Food for thought – resilience in independent hospitality sector](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/11/food-for-thought-resilience-in-independent-hospitality-sector/): Demolition Challenges The next phase of regeneration of WD (Woodberry Down, Woodberry Grove, Seven Sisters Road) presents many challenges to the independent hospitality sector in the area with 3 cafes/restaurants (all with outdoor seating as an attraction), facing significant disruption from demolition and construction noise for several years. WDCO’s Action As a strategic partner for the regeneration programme WDCO decided to take action on this during the summer break with a Vice Chair , Gita Sootarsing and Necdet Ozturk (co-opted business representative), exploring innovative ways to boost footfall before demolition started. We decidedto pilot a late night opening/special offers programme [...] - [Have Your Say on London's Nature Recovery: Why Woodberry Down Residents Should Get Involved](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/10/have-your-say-on-londons-nature-recovery-why-woodberry-down-residents-should-get-involved/): How You Can Get Involved During the Formal Consultation (during October 2025) You can : Visit the consultation page The Commonplace consultation page. . Review the draft strategy and habitat maps Submit your comments through the GLA Engagement Portal Attend consultation events – the GLA typically holds public meetings to discuss major consultations Email your views to biodiversity@london.gov.uk Stay Informed Sign up for updates about the consultation at the GLA’s LNRS webpage. Share Local Knowledge The LNRS is being developed with input from Londoners who know their areas best. Consider sharing: – Wildlife you’ve spotted in local green spaces – [...] - [Phase 4 Demolition Logistics](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/09/phase-4-demolition-logistics/): Traffic Movements During the demolition of Phase 4 of the Woodbury Down Regeneration some traffic diversions will be in place. Exactly when these will happen has not been definitely decided yet but WDCO has seen a presentation describing the construction logistics. The erection of the hoarding around the site has already begun. Pavements to the North and South of the site have been closed. The bus stop on Seven Sisters Road will be suspended. Woodberry Grove will be closed for some of its length and will become one way. Construction traffic will use the closed part as their access route [...] - [Woodberry Down Social Home Provision](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/09/woodberry-down-social-home-provision/): Masterplan 2025 Phases 5 – 8 This debate goes to the heart of whether the Woodberry Down regeneration is delivering on its promises to existing residents and addressing Hackney’s housing crisis. The question of how many homes are being provided at Woodberry Down for social rent was discussed at the London Borough of Hackney Planning Sub-committee on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. Speaking on behalf of Geoff Bell and Elaine Gosnell, objector Frances MacFarland asserted that there were 1,520 council homes on the estate in 2008, reduced in this scheme to 1325, a loss of 13%. The YouTube transcript is included [...] - [More WDCO work between board meetings](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/08/more-wdco-work-between-board-meetings/): July and August Update from work outside the board Click on any of the headings / + signs below to read more. - [West Reservoir Sailing and Water sports Open Day](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/08/west-reservoir-sailing-and-water-sports-open-day/): Bank Holiday Monday August 25th A free open day to try out the reservoir and the Facilities that Better offer. With free lunchtime snacks And what WDCO recommends even more , the chance to sign up for free after school classes in the half term September / October, and better yet FREE sailing classes in the October half term - [WDCO work outside board meetings](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/08/wdco-work-outside-board-meetings/): July Board Updates from the working groups/other meetings July Board Updates from the working groups/other meetings Contents Woodberry Down Event Planning Meeting: Summer Funday & Hidden River Festival Executive Committee Meeting 24th June and 8th July NHG Operational Meeting 16th July Community Plan Meeting NHG Feasibility Study The NHG letter to the WDCO board Free Sailing Course for WD Teenagers Woodberry Down Event Planning Meeting: Summer Funday & Hidden River Festival Attendees from WDCO: Adrian Essex The committee discussed the Summer Funday, which they estimate attracted around 200 attendees. Concerns were raised regarding the need for more targeted engagement strategies, [...] - [WDCO Board Members & Partners  Meeting Diary 2025/26](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/08/wdco-board-members-partners-meeting-diary-2025-26/): Meeting Diary 2025/2026 WDCO Board Members & Partners Meeting Diary 2025/26 WDCO Board Third Thursday of the month Liaison meetings The first Tuesday of the month Executive Meeting The second Tuesday and the first Tuesday following the Board meeting. Hackney Operations meeting The last Thursday of the month. Venue: Redmond Community Centre Venue: Zoom Venue: Zoom Venue: Zoom Time: 7:15pm Time: 6pm Time: 7pm Time: 5:30 pm Month Date July Thursday 17 th August TBC September Thursday 18 th October Thursday 16 th November Thursday 20 th December Thursday 18 th January Thursday 15 th February Thursday 19 th March [...] - [Surface Water Drainage - a possible rebate on your water bill](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/06/surface-water-drainage-a-possible-rebate-on-your-water-bill/): Do you qualify for a Surface Water Drainage Rebate? A number of residents in the newly built blocks on the estate are either receiving, or have applied for, rebates on their Thames Water bills because the newly built blocks use soakaways for surface water rather than using Thames Water sewers. Take a look at this page on the Thames Water website which explains Surface Water Drainage As far as we know all the newly built blocks on the estate qualify for this rebate. This is currently being checked. Do you pay the Surface Water Charge Check your bill Thames Water [...] - [The Woodberry Down Pop Up Pavilion](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/06/the-woodberry-down-pop-up-pavilion/): To sign up CALL / TEXT/ WHATSAPP – 07835771879EMAIL – arianna.jennings@ldtgroup.org.uk For more information on the workshops roy@the-lsa.orgyaya@the-lsa.org - [WDCO Board Members & Partners  Meeting Diary 2024/25](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/04/wdco-board-members-partners-meeting-diary-2024-25/): WDCO Board Members & Partners   Meeting Diary 2024/25   WDCO Board   Liaison meetings Executive Meeting Hackney   Third Thursday of the month   The first Tuesday of the month   The second Tuesday and the first   Operations   Tuesday following the Board meeting.   meeting   The last Thursday of the month.   Venue: Zoom   Venue: Redmond Community   Venue: Zoom   Venue: Zoom   Centre   Time: 7.15   Time: 6pm   Time: 7pm   Time: 5:30 pm   Month:   October   November Thursday 21st   December TBC (either 12th   or 19th)   January   February   [...] - [The 2024 Masterplan Application for Woodberry Down](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/03/the-2024-masterplan-application-for-woodberry-down/): Context Most building work in this country is subject to the need for planning permission, and the Woodberry Down Estate is no exception. Currently, the remaining phases of the development, phases 5 – 8, have been submitted to Hackney for permission to proceed. At this stage the plans are an outline of what will happen with details (reserved matters) to be determined when further plans are submitted. You can find all the documentation on the Hackney website https://developmentandhousing.hackney.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=80887 It seems likely that anyone wishing to submit comments on the proposals will have until the end of April to do so, [...] - [WDCO Actions arising from the January Board and Awayday](https://wdco.org.uk/2025/01/wdco-actions-arising-from-the-january-board-and-awayday/): List of Actions Image courtesy of Microsoft Designer - [What next for Seven Sisters Road](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/12/what-next-for-seven-sisters-road/): Background The overall site of Woodberry Down is contained on three sides by the New River, and on the fourth, to the North by Green Lanes, and for the rest by the end of the old council buildings, or their modern replacements. You can see this in the image below which is taken from a Berkeley Homes presentation made to the WDCO board From the image the division of North from South by Seven Sisters Road can be seen, marked by the pink stripe running right-left (east-west) across the middle The present situation Woodberry Down Councillor Sarah Young, Cabinet Member [...] - [WDCO's November Board Meeting](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/11/wdcos-november-board-meeting/): In Public Session The November Board meeting followed an unusual pattern. We began with a public session, itself in two parts. Despite a number of absences due to illness from the 32 board members, there are 54 heads in the image above. Part One.One – was the machinery of all board meeting, approving the minutes and dealing with action points. Necessary but dull and all over in 15 minutes. Part One.Two – began with a presentation by Omar and Shifra setting out the steps they had taken to address the problems of tenants given late notice of their new rents [...] - [WDCO is pulling its socks up](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/11/wdco-is-pulling-its-socks-up/): The WDCO Regeneration cycle A bit like Dr Who, WDCO regenerates itself every so often. The cycle is very predictable, it lasts for three years, and the latest cycle has just completed, with its finale at the AGM on September 19th 2024 . If only estate regenerations could move as fast. The board is made up of elected representatives, members appointed by residents’ associations, and co-optees. You can see a complete list of the names of our recently appointed board members, how they come to be members, and what roles they fulfil on the board, on our “Contacts” page. If [...] - [Block D in Hartington's](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/08/block-d-in-hartingtons/): This corner unit of the Hartington’s building has been designated for some time as a “community space”. This was first agreed in a Deed of Variation to the Principal Development Agreement between the London Borough of Hackney and Berkeley Homes in 2017. You can read the terms of this Deed and see the list of uses to which the space (c 1,000 sq. m) can now be put, in this Hackney Decision Paper. At some time prior to January 2023 a working group of the Regeneration Partners selected Mill Co. to be the operator of Block D. At the January [...] - [The Castle Climbing Centre](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/06/the-castle-climbing-centre/): Why write this article? Quite stunning re-use of a Grade II* Listed Building It is clear from the outside that this is an extraordinary building, but the extent of the climbing facilities inside takes the breath away Built between 1852 and 1856, the building was redundant for water processing by 1971. Of course there were proposals to demolish it and redevelop the site, but public pressure won and it re-opened as a climbing centre in 1995. What goes on inside Climbing, obviously, but far more than we can describe here. To discover more take a look at the Castle’s own [...] - [WDCO elections - reasons to stand](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/05/wdco-elections-reasons-to-stand/): Reasons for becoming a WDCO board member If you would like to find out more please get in touch with our returning officer: roda.hassan@publicvoice.london In order to define reasons for becoming a WDCO member it’s hardly necessary to look further than the proceedings our latest board meeting. Planning – WDCO participates with the other partners in looking at the plans for the next phase. The planning application for phase 4 of the regeneration was opposed both by WDCO and our local Councillors. It was passed at planning committee on the casting vote of the chair. The underlying regeneration agreement – [...] - [A Visiting Professor of Sociology](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/05/a-visiting-professor-of-sociology/): Living at Regenerated Neighbourhoods in London The WDCO board on 18th April 2024 had an academic observer, Professor Paul Watt, Visiting Professor at the Department of Sociology, London School of Economics. Professor Watt is carrying out research into ‘Living at Regenerated Neighbourhoods in London’ – which is funded by a British Academy, Small Research Grant. Woodberry Down is one of the neighbourhoods he will look at. Professor Watt’s Contact Details If you would like to help Professor Watt with his research you can contact him by email p.watt1@lse.ac.uk or by phone 07788 415096. - [The Wind in the Nearby Foliage](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/05/the-wind-in-the-nearby-foliage/): Why write this article? At our recent Community Forum the question of play facilities came up, and it soon became clear that while several people had some idea of what was available, we could not find a coherent, comprehensive list of everything. It was also clear that while we would ideally like a very great many facilities to be provided on the estate, that would simply not be possible. So we are beginning to catalogue some of the nearby opportunities for play. A themed play area on the New River Walk The New River Walk meanders around two sides of [...] - [Spring Park - grassy areas and play facilities beside the community centre](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/05/spring-park-grassy-areas-and-play-facilities-beside-the-community-centre/): Why write this article? At our recent Community Forum the question of play facilities came up, and it soon became clear that while several people had some idea of what was available, we could not find a coherent, comprehensive list of everything. It was also clear that while we would ideally like a very great many facilities to be provided on the estate, that would simply not be possible. So we are beginning to catalogue some of the nearby opportunities for play. What is Spring Park? Spring Park is an area within Woodberry Down surrounded by a range of new [...] - [The Skate Plaza in Finsbury Park](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/05/the-skate-plaza-in-finsbury-park/): Why write this article? At our recent Community Forum the question of play facilities came up, and it soon became clear that while several people had some idea of what was available, we could not find a coherent, comprehensive list of everything. It was also clear that while we would ideally like a very great many facilities to be provided on the estate, that would simply not be possible. So we are beginning to catalogue some of the nearby opportunities for play. What is the Skate Plaza Finsbury Park has long had a skatepark located next to the tennis courts [...] - [WDCO Community Forum Spring 2024](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/04/wdco-community-forum-spring-2024/): WDCO’s Second Community Forum The Woodberry Down Community Organisation held its second community forum in the Redmond Centre on 11th April 2024. With about 40 people in the room the meeting felt very well attended and there were lively discussions. Actions Arising Monthly Vital Energy Drop Ins – ITLA Provide the Masterplan webinar for the website – ITLA Provide the Commonplace Boards for the website – ITLA Add a redirect from the old website to the new Play Facilities The first question related to play areas for young families. At present there are no soft play facilities on the estate [...] - [An Update from the Deputy Mayor](https://wdco.org.uk/2024/03/an-update-from-the-deputy-mayor/): An email responding to questions raised by WDCO on 4th October 2023 The Chair of WDCO has received the following email from Cllr. Guy Nicholson - [About WDCO](https://wdco.org.uk/2023/12/about-wdco/): The Woodberry Down Community Organisation (WDCO) is a democratically elected body for all residents and retailers in all of the Woodberry Down Estate. We are recognised by the development partners Hackney Council, Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) and Berkeley Homes as the main negotiating body when discussing all aspects of the Woodberry Down regeneration. All resident and tenant associations have the right to affiliate with WDCO and send representatives to the board meetings, whether they live in private, council or Notting Hill Genesis. WDCO is committed to ensure that all residents in Woodberry Down benefit from the regeneration. WDCO participates in meetings with [...] ## Pages - [New Action Tracker](https://wdco.org.uk/new-action-tracker/): WDCO Action Tracker WDCO Action Tracker Keep track of WDCO and its partners actions and accountability + Add New Action All StatusesStarted & On ScheduleDue Next MeetingOverdueCompleted All Assignees No Actions Yet Click “Add New Action” to get started Add New Action × Action Description * Assigned To * Due Date * Status Started & On ScheduleDue Next MeetingOverdueCompleted Save Action Action Details × Quick Update Mark Started Due Next Meeting Mark Overdue Mark Complete Assigned To Revise Due Date Reason for Change Save Changes Revision History - [Pavilion](https://wdco.org.uk/pavilion/): FREE chance to design & build a real pavilion with professional architects! Learn engineering, woodworking & design skills. For 14-19 year olds living/studying in Woodberry Down. Full details: [your web link] Funded by ???” see below for much more detail - [WDCO logos](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-logos/) - [WhatsApp Group Membership Survey](https://wdco.org.uk/whatsapp-group-membership-survey/) - [U3A testing the water - would you be interested?](https://wdco.org.uk/u3a-testing-the-water/): What is the U3A u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, skills and activities together. There are over 1000 u3as with around 400,000 members; membership costs less than £20 on average per year and is open to everyone who’s not working full-time. u3a has members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure. Learning is its own reward. It’s all voluntary; [...] - [WDCO 2024 Election Flyers](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-2024-election-flyers/) - [WDCO Elections](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-elections/): The Election Cycle The WDCO board is made up of Elections for the 24 elected members take place every 3 years. The next elections are due in June and July 2024, with the new board taking its place from September. If a vacancy arises then a by-election may be held. Constituencies Each representative should represent approximately the same number of dwellings. This is achieved simply taking the the total number of dwellings and dividing it by 24, and then looking to see how constituencies can sensibly be formed. As a matter of policy tenures are not generally mixed within a [...] - [ITLA Services and Surgeries for Woodberry Down](https://wdco.org.uk/itla-services-and-surgeries-for-woodberry-down/): Public Voice are here to help residents of Woodberry Down Estate as your Independent Tenant and Leaseholder Adviser (ITLA) ​ Public Voice  hold an advice surgery every Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm and 6pm at:   Unit 2c Rowan Apartments, Seven Sisters Road,  London,   N4 1FS   Please contact Simon Slater, Roda Hassan  if you want any information on the regeneration.   Public Voice are fully independent of the Council.   You can reach us at freephone 0800 169 8677 or 020 8809 7203 ​ Our job is to:   • Provide clear, impartial and accurate advice on the regeneration and rehousing proposals to   tenants and leaseholders.   • Identify and communicate any [...] - [Community Forum Proposed Agenda](https://wdco.org.uk/community-forum-proposed-agenda/): Agenda In the event that there are no questions we will have some prepared. e.g. - [WDCO Community Forum](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-community-forum/): Please Come to our Community Forum on Thursday April 11th 2024 In the Redmond Centre Kayani Ave, Woodberry Down, London N4 2HF Learn about WDCO and the EstateHelp to forge our CommunityInfluence Planning DecisionsAsk Questions / Make Suggestions Meet Your NeighboursHave your voice heardSay what you think is importantWork together with us to influence outcomes Please let us know you can come to the Forum The Egyptian Goose image by kind permission of Alex Green Website : https://www.alexgreen-illustration.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexgreendraws/ - [WDCO Document Search](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-document-search/): This WDCO specific search page exists to ensure that changes that have been made do not get lest when the plugin is updated Back to the Folders Page - [WDCO Document Library](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-document-library/): This is a WDCO specific document library page with local amendments. It replaces the delivered document library to ensure that the changes are not lost when the plugin is updated To search for a document you may i) click on one of the tags belowor iii) click on one of the folders below to see its contents This is a list of all the tags we have used so far – click on one to find documents with this tag - [Open Actions and their latest Statuses](https://wdco.org.uk/open-actions-and-their-latest-statuses/) - [just one action and status](https://wdco.org.uk/just-one-action-and-status/) - [Add the Latest Status update to an Action](https://wdco.org.uk/add-the-latest-status-update/) - [All Completed Actions and Statuses](https://wdco.org.uk/all-completed-actions-and-statuses/) - [ACTION TRACKER](https://wdco.org.uk/action-tracker/): All the Action Tracker Queries All Actions For the WDCO Board All of WDCO’s own Open Actions All Actions and Statuses All Open Actions For Berkeley Homes All Open Actions For Notting Hill Genesis All Open Actions For London Borough of Hackney All Open Actions For Manor House Development Trust All Completed Actions and Statuses - [WDCO Action Status Report](https://wdco.org.uk/wdco-action-status-report/): All WDCO’s outstanding Actions and statuses - [Manor House Development Trust Action Status Report](https://wdco.org.uk/manor-house-development-trust-action-status-report/): All MHDT’s outstanding Actions and statuses - [Notting Hill Genesis Action Status Report](https://wdco.org.uk/notting-hill-genesis-action-status-report/): All Actions and Statuses for Notting Hill Genesis - [Hackney Action Status Report](https://wdco.org.uk/hackney-action-status-report/): All Hackney’s outstanding Actions and statuses - [List Open Actions](https://wdco.org.uk/list-open-actions/): A Clickable List of the Actions Open on the Action Tracker - [Track a specific Action](https://wdco.org.uk/track-a-specific-action/) - [Berkeley Homes Action Status Report](https://wdco.org.uk/berkeley-homes-action-status-report/): List All actions Open for Berkeley Homes to Resolve - [ALL WDCO ACTIONS and STATUSES](https://wdco.org.uk/all-wdco-actions/): List all actions and their statuses open on the WDCO Action Tracker - [Home](https://wdco.org.uk/home/) - [Contact](https://wdco.org.uk/contact/): To find our more about services and surgeries provided for Woodberry Down Residents, Click here To get in touch with one of our Board Members use the table below. - [Blog](https://wdco.org.uk/blog/) - [About WDCO](https://wdco.org.uk/about/): The Woodberry Down Community Organisation (WDCO) represents all residents and retailers across the Woodberry Down Estate. We’re your elected voice in the ongoing regeneration of our area. What we do WDCO works directly with Hackney Council, Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) and Berkeley Homes to make sure residents’ views are heard on all aspects of the development. We attend regular meetings and negotiations to advocate for the community’s interests. All resident and tenant associations can affiliate with WDCO and send representatives to our board meetings – whether you live in private, council or Notting Hill Genesis housing. Get Involved Why join [...] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)