Spring 2019
Dear Residents, here are the latest updates regarding the estate.
Welcome!
Welcome to everyone who has moved onto the estate recently. The Directors and Court Representatives are available to help if there are any questions or issues. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have not received your “Welcome Pack”.
Realty:
From 1st March this year, Realty Management Company have taken over the administration duties of Dene Park Maintenance (DPM). DPM still exists, as does the Covenant, and the Directors are still in place to deal with other estate issues. Realty still involve us in any financial decisions. Jack Sargeant is our Realty representative, and his contact details can be found at the end of the newsletter. A summary of their duties can be found below:
- Collection of service charges and debts where necessary
- Taking care of the accounts and end of year auditing
- Providing liability insurance for the estate
- Payment of estate management invoices
- Providing quotes when requested
- Providing advice on estate issues (e.g. tree survey and maintenance)
AGM
The DPM AGM will take place on 27th June where our previous accountant will present the accounts for the year ending 1st Nov 2018. Our Realty Rep Jack Sargeant will be there to introduce himself and answer any questions you may have.
Gardening / Planting etc.
The gardeners continue to do a great job keeping our estate looking tidy and attractive. If you prefer to look after the immediate area around your property, have a word with the gardeners, or let your Court Rep or one of the Directors know so that area is left alone.
Thanks to people who have donated unwanted plants etc. to the estate. If there are any further contributions of plants etc. that are no longer wanted, please get in touch with your Court Rep or a Director to see if the estate can use them.
Volunteer Gardening Group
We are always looking for volunteers to join an informal gardening group to help maintain areas that have been renewed on the estate.
Contact Bo (0161 432 4851)
or Pat (0161 432 6716)
Security
There have been a few instances of theft and petty crime recently on the estate; bike theft and cars have been opened and items taken. The rest of the Heatons seem to suffer far worse from car theft and burglaries than we do, thankfully; but please take care with home security, and secure items left outside. If you see anything suspicious, ring 101 as the police need to know.
It has also been pointed out that the meter cupboards for some of the properties on the estate are accessible from the outside. This makes them vulnerable to malicious interference – burglar alarms and “Ring” type video doorbells that are wired into the house’s electrical system could be turned off. There are often back-up batteries that kick in but it has been recommended that these cupboards have a lock fitted so the householder can keep access secure.
Neighbourhood Watch
The estate representative is Phil Mason at 3 Dene Court. Phil is happy to respond to those who get in touch about neighbourhood watch issues.
(email: [email protected])
Dene Park Estate Website
The new website is up and running and can be found at:
Please send any ideas for articles/inclusions to the administrator Ev Speak (details at the end of the newsletter).
Hard copies of newsletters etc. will still be available for distribution, as we realise not everyone on the estate uses a computer.
Community Areas
Please remember that these areas are for everyone to use. Unfortunately, we still have complaints of dog mess not being cleared up.
Also, remember that play equipment should not be left out as the estate is liable if anybody has an accident.
Court Reps
Thank you to André Parkes who is now the Rep for Dene Court. His contact details can be found below.
Contacts
Pat Flynn (Director and Court Rep)
16, Deneway Mews
0161 432 6716
Bo Cochran (Director and Court Rep)
11, Burley Court
0161 432 4851
Ev Speak (Director)
Phil Speak (Court Rep)
10 Deneway Close
0161 432 2130
Marilyn Cole (Court Rep)
12 Elizabeth Court
0161 442 0205
André Parkes (Court Rep)
12 Dene Court
07792440507
Realty Rep Jack Sergeant:
Whatsapp group: Send your mobile number to administrator Ev Speak on the above email to be added to the group.
Facebook: Search for “Denepark” and request to join.