If we were talking about another 60 young ex-offenders then I would completely agree with you. There are plans to house slightly different categories of residents, to create a more 'inclusive, mixed and balanced community'.

My biggest concern is what guarantees are provided that this continues to be the case, and that we don't end up with some of the people who are hardest to deal with from boroughs across London - as happened a few years ago.

I think we all need to see the details of the scheme and talk to the developers about their scheme, and they do appear to be willing to engage with the community this time round (after taking completely the wrong approach last time). But I wanted to let people know that there will be a planning application.

If there is evidence of crime or anti-social behaviour that you know or believe is linked to Miriam Lodge - please contact the police or the managers of the building. I'm happy to pass on any feedback to the owner if there are issues or individuals that need to be dealt with. But at present the police are claiming that residents are generally well behaved and they do not have a problem with the management or the conduct of the residents - that is a very different situation from their view two years ago.