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Community Garden Update

Southern Housing has now cleared the Community Garden area at Charterhouse Road.

At present, no formal decision has been confirmed about what will happen to the space in the future. Southern Housing will determine the next steps for the area, and until this has been formally confirmed in writing, the garden area will remain void and out of use.

Because the area is currently not in use and may present a health and safety risk, residents are asked not to enter or access the garden area at this time.

Please do not attempt to use, move, remove or place any items within the space while it remains closed.

CRTRA will share any further updates once Southern Housing has provided formal written confirmation about the future use of the area.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Charterhouse Road Tenants & Residents Association

 

Residents Meeting

Residents Meeting – Have Your Say

The Charterhouse Road Tenants & Residents Association (CRTRA) will be holding a Residents Meeting on:

Saturday 26 September 2026
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Charterhouse Road Community Centre

This meeting is an opportunity for residents to come together, meet the CRTRA committee and tell us what you would like to see happening in and around Charterhouse Road.

We would particularly like to hear your views about:

  • Estate and environmental improvements

  • Community safety and maintenance concerns

  • Activities, events and projects for residents

  • Community wellbeing and reducing isolation

  • Ideas for improving the local area

  • Issues you would like CRTRA to raise with Southern Housing

The meeting will also provide an opportunity to introduce the members of the CRTRA committee so that residents know who is representing and supporting the local community.

Feedback from residents will help the committee identify local priorities and, where appropriate, raise matters with Southern Housing.

Please come along and have your say

Your views matter. The more residents who take part, the better we can understand what people want and what issues are important to the community.

All residents are welcome.

We hope to see you there.

Charterhouse Road Tenants & Residents Association

 

 

Community Garden – Register Your Interest

The Charterhouse Road Tenants & Residents Association is carrying out a short survey to understand how Southern Housing residents in and around Charterhouse Road would like to use the Community Garden.

The garden has the potential to be a welcoming, peaceful and useful shared space for residents. We would like to explore how it can be used fairly, safely and accessibly, so that more residents have the opportunity to get involved.

We are inviting residents to let us know whether they would be interested in:

  • Growing vegetables, fruit or herbs

  • Planting flowers

  • Having a small growing space or plot

  • Taking part in community gardening days

  • Helping to look after shared communal areas

  • Using the garden as a space for wellbeing, relaxation and community connection

At this stage, this is not a commitment and it does not guarantee that a plot or growing space will be allocated. We are simply gathering residents’ views and assessing current and future interest in the garden.

The information gathered will help the TRA understand how many residents would like to be involved and what support may be needed, such as clearer garden guidance, signage, gardening tools, workshops, communal growing areas or future funding.

Complete the short survey

Please complete the short survey using the link below:

Complete the Community Garden Survey

Deadline to respond: Wednesday 1 July 2026

If you are unable to complete the survey online, please speak to a member of the TRA committee and someone can complete the survey on your behalf.

Thank you for helping us think about how the Community Garden can be enjoyed by more residents.

Charterhouse Road Tenants & Residents Association

Community Garden Survey

Welcome to the CRTRA News & Updates page.

This page will provide residents with updates relating to:

  • Community meetings
  • Estate and environmental concerns
  • Resident engagement activities
  • Community projects and initiatives
  • Partnership working with Southern Housing
  • Community wellbeing and inclusion activities

CRTRA is committed to keeping residents informed about matters affecting the local community while promoting constructive communication, transparency, and positive community engagement.

Recent Updates

Residents Association Recognition Process Continues

CRTRA continues to work towards formal recognition as a resident-led association representing Southern Housing tenants and residents within the Charterhouse Road community area.

The Association has established a resident committee, adopted a constitution and code of conduct, and continues to engage with residents and Southern Housing regarding local priorities and community concerns.

Residents Raise Environmental Concerns Regarding Bin Usage

Residents recently raised concerns regarding the use of newly installed bins across the estate.

The new bins were introduced to support improved hygiene and help reduce issues relating to rodents, flies, and waste smells. CRTRA has encouraged positive community cooperation to help ensure the bins are used appropriately and communal areas remain clean and safe for residents.

Community Improvement Discussions Ongoing

Residents continue to raise a range of local issues affecting the community, including:

  • Estate maintenance concerns
  • Parking pressures
  • Environmental improvements
  • Entry system concerns
  • Community safety and wellbeing matters

CRTRA continues to work constructively with Southern Housing and residents to support positive solutions and improvements across the estate.

Supporting Community Wellbeing and Inclusion

CRTRA recognises the importance of reducing social isolation and encouraging stronger community connections within the neighbourhood.

Residents have expressed interest in future community wellbeing initiatives, social activities, and resident-led projects that encourage inclusion, neighbourliness, and positive engagement.

Community Centre & Environmental Improvements

Recent resident-led discussions have also included:

  • Improvements to the community centre
  • Communal garden maintenance
  • Environmental clean-up initiatives
  • Supporting cleaner and safer communal spaces

CRTRA welcomes ideas and suggestions from residents regarding future community projects and neighbourhood improvements.

Stay Updated

Residents are encouraged to regularly visit this page for future updates, meeting notices, community announcements, and resident-led initiatives.