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  • Flyer from 'Dunton Community Association'.

    Flyer from 'Dunton Community Association'.

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Dunton Community Association represents the houses on Lower Dunton Road. They are putting leaflets through doors on our site which, althoug...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 7 Jan 25
  • New Site Licence

    New Site Licence

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    For those interested. Here's a copy of the new site licence to download and keep. https://www.hugofox.com/shared/attachments.asp?f=bef

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 6 Jan 25
  • January 2025 newsletter

    January 2025 newsletter

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our latest newsletter is available to download here. Because this contains important information about our upcoming AGM we will be deliveri...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jan 25
  • Local development

    Local development

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A developer is scoping-out the possibility of 325 homes and sports pitches adjacent to our site. This would include the meadow on the left a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jan 25
  • Message from the Chair …

    Message from the Chair …

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Happy New Year to you all. Firstly, I’d like to thank the majority of members for sticking with us. We've had many successes to b...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jan 25
  • Phone calls from head office update

    Phone calls from head office update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just before Chritmas, some residents said they were getting calls from head office accounts which we thought was unusual (normally everythin...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Dec 24
  • Christmas Gas Orders

    Christmas Gas Orders

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Last orders for gas - All orders received before 4pm this Friday will be delivered on Monday 23rd. Orders placed on Monday 23rd will be d...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Dec 24
  • Phone Calls From Head Office

    Phone Calls From Head Office

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A number of residents have raised concerns that someone is calling round from head office with various pitch fee questions. Some of the olde...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Dec 24
  • Christmas Jumper Day - 12th december

    Christmas Jumper Day - 12th december

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Christmas Jumper day today (or just something sparklie). Club opens at 1pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes all provided (donated by Regen...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 24
  • Christmas Bingo dates

    Christmas Bingo dates

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Wednesday night bingo is run independently from the residents association although a committee member has to unlock/lock and oversee as part...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 24
  • Street Lighting Improvements

    Street Lighting Improvements

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Week commencing 20th January contractors have now been booked in for repairs and improvements on street lights. Thanks to Regency Living and...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 24
  • New Signs and Street names

    New Signs and Street names

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As part of the continued tidy up at Dunton, this Wednesday and Thursday (11th and 12th December) we'll get smart new signage and streetn...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 24
  • New Site Licence

    New Site Licence

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Over the last year or so Basildon Council have been drawing up a new site licence because the previous one was very old. In October w...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 24
  • Gas bottles

    Gas bottles

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A reminder of gas bottle ordering deadlines. Monday delivery order cut off 4pm Friday Wednesday delivery order cut off 4pm Tuesday Friday...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 24
  • We need you

    We need you

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our AGM will be in March. At least one committee member will be taking a break and won't put themselves in the hat for re-election this...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Dec 24
  • Mon's funeral

    Mon's funeral

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Monica Courtney was a much loved resident at Dunton. Her family informed us that she sadly passed away. Any residents who'd like to sa...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 24
  • Horse tales

    Horse tales

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A lot of residents have expressed concern for the welfare of the horse that's in the field at the front of the site. Just for clarity, ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 24
  • December in the clubhouse

    December in the clubhouse

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Friday 6 December ‘Kev & Sheila’s Quiz’ 7.30pm Thursday 12 December XMas jumper/sparkles Coffee morning for charity ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 24
  • Rats

    Rats

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The office has engaged a new pest control firm on site. They did an initial visit yesterday and laid traps and they're hired to come mo...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 24
  • Update on park tidy up

    Update on park tidy up

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    People often ask what’s happening on site with various issues so it might be helpful if we provide an update. Things are certainly pr...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Nov 24
  • Site Rules

    Site Rules

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Most tight-knit communities like ours have rules to maintain community cohesion and neighbourliness. However, some people are ignoring them ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 24
  • Pub Night This Saturday 16 November

    Pub Night This Saturday 16 November

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Another pub night this Saturday. The committee do these nights ourselves (no hired bands or singers) so we don't need to charge an ent...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Nov 24
  • Library Closed

    Library Closed

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Following a leak, our library room will be closed for several weeks whilst it's replastered and repainted. Books are being rel...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Nov 24
  • Race Night 23 November

    Race Night 23 November

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🐴Race Night is Saturday 23 November in the club. Entrance tickets on sale now £2 each. Doors open 7.30pm 🐴Bring some money to plac...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Nov 24
  • Coffee Morning

    Coffee Morning

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Don't forget Wednesday is coffee morning. The hall and book swap room are both open 9-4pm. Table tennis is available all day. N...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 24
  • Speed limits

    Speed limits

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We had a report from a few people that the grounds staff were seen driving their gator the wrong way up a one-way street. We're pretty ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Nov 24
  • Autumn clean

    Autumn clean

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    I think you'll all agree the site is starting to look a whole lot nicer. We now have three groundsmen full time doing a great job aroun...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Nov 24
  • Security gates Q&A 1-9

    Security gates Q&A 1-9

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    1. How will residents get in/out? - Each home will get two free fobs. As we approach the gates coming home we wind the window down and hold ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 24
  • Security gates Q&A 10-18

    Security gates Q&A 10-18

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    10. Is there any risk of the gate closing too soon and hitting someone’s car as they go through? - There will be safety cells on both ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 24
  • New Entrance Gates

    New Entrance Gates

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The residents association is continuing to work with Regency Living to bring about improvements on site and we should start to see problems ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • The clubhouse

    The clubhouse

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Several people have asked if we can open the club weekly on a Saturday lunchtime so residents can have a lunchtime pint/play pool. I'm ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • Orchard Hedge Cutting

    Orchard Hedge Cutting

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The office has said we'll have a third groundsman starting this week so they will be starting to smarten the site up. First off will be...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • Street Lighting Improvements

    Street Lighting Improvements

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We will soon be meeting our new management to walk around the site to highlight areas where lighting needs improving (or broken lights that...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Oct 24
  • Load of rubbish

    Load of rubbish

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’ve been working with Joy at the council to try and secure more bins to alleviate capacity issues. Over the last few months we&rsquo...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Oct 24
  • Entertainment coming up

    Entertainment coming up

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Here’s what’s coming up between now and Christmas in the club - Saturday 12th October - Pub Night Saturday 26th October - Disco...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • New Chair needed

    New Chair needed

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Last month our Chair advised the committee that he wouldn’t put himself up for re-election at the AGM in March 2025. He has served for...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Improvements on site

    Improvements on site

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Over the coming months, the landlord has promised to tidy up the site. This will include improved lights, more lights, road maintenance and ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Charity afternoon tea

    Charity afternoon tea

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We raised a total of £875.57 at the afternoon tea event for Breast Cancer Now charity. A big thank you to all who donated and helped t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • New Site Supervisor

    New Site Supervisor

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A warm welcome to our new site supervisor Lisa. The residents association is looking forward to working with Lisa and forming a positive rel...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Signage around the site

    Signage around the site

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    You will have noticed all the old Royale signs have been removed all ready for the smart new Regency ones. This should include a refreshed s...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Out of hours number

    Out of hours number

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Now we have a new site supervisor, there's a new out-of hours phone number. Lisa is on 07385 504700. Please only use this number for em...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • The underpass

    The underpass

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re pleased to say, we don’t seem to be suffering the same level of flooding in the underpass anymore. The floods were happeni...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Footpath Overgrown Trees

    Footpath Overgrown Trees

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A number of residents have said that overgrown trees are covering street lights on the footpath so it’s poorly lit at night. We looked...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Book Swap

    Book Swap

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Have you seen the little room at the side of the club with BOOK SWAP on the door? It’s open every Wednesday and Thursday daytime and r...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • New security gates

    New security gates

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    When Regency took over at Dunton, they took away the security patrols we’ve always had because they thought they were expensive and i...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Oct 24
  • Admin charges on bills

    Admin charges on bills

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please check your energy bills to make sure you're not being charged an extra admin fee/service charge. A lot of park site owners add a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 29 Sep 24
  • New Phone number

    New Phone number

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The office has been having issues with the telephone lines. A new line has been installed but this has meant a change of number. Going for...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 24
  • Daytime club opening hours

    Daytime club opening hours

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We had a 3 month trial of opening the hall Monday to Friday for people to use how they liked. We had a few regular table tennis playe...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 24
  • Letters from Regency about pitch fee tribunal

    Letters from Regency about pitch fee tribunal

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're aware some people are receiving bills from Regency following the 2023 pitch fee dispute. They are also getting notification of th...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 24
  • Pitch Fee Tribunal Update

    Pitch Fee Tribunal Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Dunton Park Residents’ Association - Advice on Pitch Fee Letters 1. Most of you who contested the 2023 pitch fee should have rece...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 24