I would not recommend that we jump on this at this time, as we are currently holding regular meetings with Greenbelt which are very productive.
Please do not support such campaigns.
Monday, 13 August 2007
Friday, 10 August 2007
Greenbelt Group Action website
This website has been set up by Greenbelt Group Action - a group of homeowners from estates across the UK who are working actively to tackle the poor level of service they are receiving from the Greenbelt Group Ltd.
http://www.greenbelt-action.btik.com/
So we are not alone! Apparently they have over 130 complaints from developments countrywide..
http://www.greenbelt-action.btik.com/
So we are not alone! Apparently they have over 130 complaints from developments countrywide..
Monday, 6 August 2007
Bin Day Caution
There have been reports from some residents in the Lionthorn area that there are strange things happening on bin days. Please be vigilant as a few houses have been broken into - access seems to be via back gardens as screws are removed from gardens gates to gain access
Thursday, 2 August 2007
Notes from Meeting 30th July 2007
Newsletter
It was decided that a newsletter should be produced for the residents to give them information about the residents association, to keep them up to date with what we have been doing and to find out what kind of social event they would like us to organise.
Alison will put the letter together
Elaine will compile contact details of R.A. members
Lynn will summerise the meeting with A. Middleton (Greenbelt)
Eimear will put together ideas for social events.
All inputs will be with Alison for the end of the week
Reporting back
Derek - Had managed to obtain a copy of plans from Scotia.
Has requested plans from Persimmons but has not received them.
Contacted the council and they say;
The verges are the responsibly of the developer
That the council offered to grit the roads last winter at the cost of the developer but they were not willing to pay. That 2008 is when the council plans to adopt the roads. 2008 is also when school buses should start to run.
Greenbelt are responsible for the ponds and any fencing or rescue aids.
Derek has agreed to take further with the council the gritting issue for next winter and the Health and safety issues around the pound.
Dougie - had contacted Scotia but had received no response.
However the issue of Scotia residents payment of initial fee has been answered by Alex Middleton. (although it has still to be confirmed in writing)
Emma - Has made several attempts to get the information required from Persimmon, but has yet to be successful. She will keep trying.
Constitution
We have still to draw up a constitution, it was agreed that Jackie would do so.
Neighbourhood watch
Dougie will help us with a contact to set up a Neighbourhood watch.
Walk around with Greenbelt
Will try to arrange this for the 9th August.
Woodland Plans
It would be useful to have a look at proposed plans for the nearby woodlands. Eimear and Derek will speak to their contacts to see if we could do so.
The remaining questionnaires will be collected on Friday.
Next meeting Monday 27th August @ 22 Achray Drive
It was decided that a newsletter should be produced for the residents to give them information about the residents association, to keep them up to date with what we have been doing and to find out what kind of social event they would like us to organise.
Alison will put the letter together
Elaine will compile contact details of R.A. members
Lynn will summerise the meeting with A. Middleton (Greenbelt)
Eimear will put together ideas for social events.
All inputs will be with Alison for the end of the week
Reporting back
Derek - Had managed to obtain a copy of plans from Scotia.
Has requested plans from Persimmons but has not received them.
Contacted the council and they say;
The verges are the responsibly of the developer
That the council offered to grit the roads last winter at the cost of the developer but they were not willing to pay. That 2008 is when the council plans to adopt the roads. 2008 is also when school buses should start to run.
Greenbelt are responsible for the ponds and any fencing or rescue aids.
Derek has agreed to take further with the council the gritting issue for next winter and the Health and safety issues around the pound.
Dougie - had contacted Scotia but had received no response.
However the issue of Scotia residents payment of initial fee has been answered by Alex Middleton. (although it has still to be confirmed in writing)
Emma - Has made several attempts to get the information required from Persimmon, but has yet to be successful. She will keep trying.
Constitution
We have still to draw up a constitution, it was agreed that Jackie would do so.
Neighbourhood watch
Dougie will help us with a contact to set up a Neighbourhood watch.
Walk around with Greenbelt
Will try to arrange this for the 9th August.
Woodland Plans
It would be useful to have a look at proposed plans for the nearby woodlands. Eimear and Derek will speak to their contacts to see if we could do so.
The remaining questionnaires will be collected on Friday.
Next meeting Monday 27th August @ 22 Achray Drive
Notes from meeting with Alex Middleton (Greenbelt MD)
Issues from public meeting
Mr Middleton confirmed that Greenbelt is contracted to take title of all green areas from Persimmons and will carry out maintenance on the land.
He clarified that Greenbelt do not just deal with a residents association, he thinks that they are a good organisation to have, but Greenbelt will deal with any resident who has a concern. He also said that Greenbelt will be involved with public meetings.
Mr Middleton stated that improvements have been put in place in the customer service side of Greenbelt. That Greenbelt uses a contractor to carry out work (on our development the contractor used are owned by Greenbelt).
Mr Middleton was asked if a detailed breakdown of works could be provided and he agreed that it could.
He was asked who took charge of grass pavements and proposed that the council would take charge of these areas and Greenbelt could up cuttings as required. He will speak to roads dept.
The health and safety issue of fencing around pound: he said he will speak to Persimmons and it will be looked into further at the walk around.
He commented that although Greenbelt had the power to up fees after 5 years, that this would only be done with consultation of the residents.
How was the annual billing figure decided
It was decided with the developer and Greenbelt will go back and look at pricing to see if residents are entitled to a reduction.
Initial payment fee
The purpose of this fee is to pay for legal costs and to put together a plan of the areas.
For Scotia home owners the first annual bill to Greenbelt will be zeroed as they have paid. They do not have to pay an initial fee as Scotia and Greenbelt have legal paperwork already in place.
He said that the initial fee should be the same for all properties and will go back to find out what that should be.
Can we appoint a factor
We can change contractor.
Inspections of Play areas pounds and drains
Greenbelt can demonstrate in future that inspections have been carried out and can send details of the inspection to the residents association
Maintenance of Play parks will automatically be carried out if it is a health and safety risk, if there is no risk then residents will be consulted before work is carried out.
A walk around our site will be arranged within the next month, Persimmons, Scotia and residents association members are being asked to attend.
Mr Middleton confirmed that Greenbelt is contracted to take title of all green areas from Persimmons and will carry out maintenance on the land.
He clarified that Greenbelt do not just deal with a residents association, he thinks that they are a good organisation to have, but Greenbelt will deal with any resident who has a concern. He also said that Greenbelt will be involved with public meetings.
Mr Middleton stated that improvements have been put in place in the customer service side of Greenbelt. That Greenbelt uses a contractor to carry out work (on our development the contractor used are owned by Greenbelt).
Mr Middleton was asked if a detailed breakdown of works could be provided and he agreed that it could.
He was asked who took charge of grass pavements and proposed that the council would take charge of these areas and Greenbelt could up cuttings as required. He will speak to roads dept.
The health and safety issue of fencing around pound: he said he will speak to Persimmons and it will be looked into further at the walk around.
He commented that although Greenbelt had the power to up fees after 5 years, that this would only be done with consultation of the residents.
How was the annual billing figure decided
It was decided with the developer and Greenbelt will go back and look at pricing to see if residents are entitled to a reduction.
Initial payment fee
The purpose of this fee is to pay for legal costs and to put together a plan of the areas.
For Scotia home owners the first annual bill to Greenbelt will be zeroed as they have paid. They do not have to pay an initial fee as Scotia and Greenbelt have legal paperwork already in place.
He said that the initial fee should be the same for all properties and will go back to find out what that should be.
Can we appoint a factor
We can change contractor.
Inspections of Play areas pounds and drains
Greenbelt can demonstrate in future that inspections have been carried out and can send details of the inspection to the residents association
Maintenance of Play parks will automatically be carried out if it is a health and safety risk, if there is no risk then residents will be consulted before work is carried out.
A walk around our site will be arranged within the next month, Persimmons, Scotia and residents association members are being asked to attend.
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