Phase 1 of CRE regeneration has now started. RBK’s plan is to close Piper Hall before the end of this month and use a refurbished Queen Marys Hall as the only Estate Hall facility until the new hall is opened in a few years time. Both CREst, CRERA and One Norbiton are unhappy with this arrangement as they do not think the space offered is sufficient given that the Tuesday Club is regularly attracting over 150 guests a week. Jill Preston and Mike D’Souza have resigned from the Community Board as a consequence