24 September 2026

Improvements at York House

Stronger fencing, new signs and a clean of the communal areas.

York House on Carlisle Lane, beside the railway
York House on Carlisle Lane, SE1 7LE, beside the railway into Waterloo.

York House, the block on Carlisle Lane, SE1 7LE, has had a first round of improvements after residents raised security, antisocial behaviour and the state of communal areas.

I arranged a walkabout with residents and the housing provider. What was agreed, and done, includes stronger fencing around an area used for antisocial behaviour, extra wayfinding signs, and jet-washing of communal areas.

Still being pursued: more cleaning, repairs to damaged spots, better signs, and possibly automated gates. I will keep going until those are dealt with.