Welcome to the first edition of your new-look local newsletter. It will still bring you relevant community news about Parkside and the local area, but we’ve adopted a fresh look to the newsletter that we hope you’ll enjoy.
Due to the size of the Parkside neighbourhood, two Neighbourhood
Managers work here to support residents with all of their housing needs.
Johann Branch has been working at Parkside since September 2025, and is responsible for:
Acer Heights
Ashley House
Aspen House
Cardinal House
Chalkhill House
Damson House
Garden Row
Goldfinch House
Heatherfield House
Heathfield House
Hornbeam House
Kew House
Manuka House
Osprey House
Regents House
Richmond House
Rosmarin House
St James House
Spruce House
Sunrose House
Trillium House
In May, Johann will be joined by Vanessa
Adusei, who will take on the management of:
Blossom House
Bluebell House
Bugle House
Centenary Heights
Firth House
Garwood House
Gentian Row
Jubilee Heights
Kestrel House
Liana Court
Liberty House
Mountsfield House
Mulberry House
Oswald House
Poppyfield House
Snowberry House
How to contact your Neighbourhood Manager
You can now book an appointment to speak with Vanessa or Johann either in person or online.
You can book with Johann at bit.ly/JohannBranch.
Appointments with Vanessa can be made once she starts in May at bit.ly/VanessaAdusei
Appointments are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Although Vanessa and Johann both have their set management areas, they work very closely together to support the whole of Parkside.
Landscaping works update
Work on the remaining road and landscaping improvements at Parkside has restarted.
Greenside Landscapes are now on site and based in the upper section of the former Ardmore compound. The lower section will be cleared and may be used temporarily for refuse collection until the new linear park begins later this year.
Works are expected to run until October 2026, with weekly progress updates provided. Greenside’s main contact, Julie Rhodes, will be in touch with residents soon. She’ll highlight any temporary access changes in the weekly reports, and can arrange on‐site catch‐ups if helpful.
We’re pleased to see these final improvements moving forward and look forward to creating spaces the whole community can enjoy.
PRC News
The Parkside Residents’ Collective works as a team to liaise with Peabody and keep all residents well‐informed.
Save the date: The Big Event returns on 25 July. After the success of last year’s Winter Event, we’ll be bringing it back in early 2026.
At our March AGM, Raj Vekaria became Treasurer and Jayne Clementson Secretary, with five committee members continuing as rolling chairs.
Some blocks still need representatives, so if you’d like to get involved, or have topics for future meetings, get in touch!
PRC.committee1@gmail.com
Easter with Pristine Youth and Peabody Community Foundation
Monday 30 March - Thursday 2 April
Tuesday 7 April - Friday 10 April
Boxing
Table Tennis
Football
Waist Beads
SipNPaint
Trips
Email to register:
PristineYouth@outlook.com
Welcoming our new Community Enabler
Parkside is moving into an exciting new phase of community‐led development, focused on strengthening resident voice and creating a truly people‐powered estate.
We’re pleased to welcome Abshir, your new Community Enabler, based at the Parkside Hub. Funded by the National Lottery Community Power Fund, he’ll work with residents to shape local activities, build connections, and link Parkside with wider opportunities across Lewisham.
Abshir is looking forward to meeting everyone. If you’ve got ideas or want to get involved, he’s all ears!
Working together to make real changes
On Thursday 12 March, our repairs teams and contractors spent the day on Phases 1–4 at Parkside, focusing on repairs raised through our recent survey.
More than 20 residents reported issues in advance, and the team completed over 20 repairs on the day, with several follow‐up appointments now booked.
We also checked in on some of our more vulnerable residents to make sure they were safe, well, and had the support they need.
A representative from our Resident‐Led Panel joined us to see the work in action.
They told us the day offered “real value, particularly through direct engagement with residents, ” noting the gentle, supportive approach taken especially where residents face challenges like health concerns, language barriers, or anxiety.
The day also highlighted areas where we can improve, including clearer planning and stronger follow‐up so every issue is properly tracked and resolved. We’re already building this into our future sessions.
Our commitment remains the same: working in partnership with you and making sure your voices guide how we deliver our services. We’re now exploring options for holding a similar day for residents in Phases 5 and 6, so look out for more details soon.
Don’t forget the concierge!
We’d like to remind residents using the estate amenities to always check in with the concierge as you enter.
We need to keep a record of how many people are using the facilities in order to comply with health and safety regulations, so it’s vital that you let us know you’re there.
To make a booking at any of the amenity spaces, please contact the concierge in person, or on 07811 417220 or parkside.concierge@peabody.org.uk.
A poo-lite reminder...
We’re lucky here at Parkside to have shared spaces that everyone can enjoy. To help keep our neighbourhood pleasant for all, we’re asking dog owners to please remember to pick up after their pets.
Most owners do this brilliantly already, but every so often a forgotten “deposit” pops up in our shared areas. It’s unpleasant for anyone who walks, wheels, or steps through it — and it can be a health risk, too.
The solution is simple: Please bag it and bin it.
A small action makes a big difference, and it helps keep our community welcoming for children, neighbours, and fellow dog‐walkers alike. Thank you for doing your part to keep our shared spaces clean and enjoyable.
Out of hours escalations
Last year, our out of hours incident response changed to a more local approach. This has allowed us to be more efficient and consistent with the way your emergency repairs are handled.
The response to a situation that needs escalation will be managed with the oversight of a South London expert, usually an Area Manager. This will enable us to respond more quickly, and for residents to have confidence that their issue is being handled well.
We know that there will be times where important repairs need to be seen to outside of office hours. The aim is to fix repairs fully where possible, but if this can’t be done, we will make things safe as quickly as possible, to ensure your comfort and safety until a permanent fix can be carried out during working hours.
