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Flyer from 'Dunton Community Association'.
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 7 Jan 25 -
New Site Licence
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 6 Jan 25 -
January 2025 newsletter
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
Local development
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
Message from the Chair …
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 3 Jan 25 -
Phone calls from head office update
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 28 Dec 24 -
Christmas Gas Orders
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 18 Dec 24 -
Phone Calls From Head Office
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 13 Dec 24 -
Christmas Jumper Day - 12th december
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 12 Dec 24 -
Christmas Bingo dates
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 11 Dec 24 -
Street Lighting Improvements
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 10 Dec 24 -
New Signs and Street names
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 10 Dec 24 -
New Site Licence
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 10 Dec 24 -
Gas bottles
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 3 Dec 24 -
We need you
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 3 Dec 24 -
Mon's funeral
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 1 Dec 24 -
Horse tales
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 29 Nov 24 -
December in the clubhouse
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 29 Nov 24 -
Rats
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 29 Nov 24 -
Update on park tidy up
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 14 Nov 24 -
Site Rules
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 13 Nov 24 -
Pub Night This Saturday 16 November
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 12 Nov 24 -
Library Closed
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 11 Nov 24 -
Race Night 23 November
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 11 Nov 24 -
Coffee Morning
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 6 Nov 24 -
Speed limits
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 5 Nov 24 -
Autumn clean
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 5 Nov 24 -
Security gates Q&A 1-9
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 24 Oct 24 -
Security gates Q&A 10-18
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 24 Oct 24 -
New Entrance Gates
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 19 Oct 24 -
The clubhouse
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 19 Oct 24 -
Orchard Hedge Cutting
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 19 Oct 24 -
Street Lighting Improvements
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 15 Oct 24 -
Load of rubbish
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 11 Oct 24 -
Entertainment coming up
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
New Chair needed
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Improvements on site
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Charity afternoon tea
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
New Site Supervisor
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Signage around the site
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Out of hours number
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
The underpass
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Footpath Overgrown Trees
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Book Swap
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
New security gates
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 9 Oct 24 -
Admin charges on bills
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 29 Sep 24 -
New Phone number
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 11 Sep 24 -
Daytime club opening hours
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 11 Sep 24 -
Letters from Regency about pitch fee tribunal
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 28 Aug 24 -
Pitch Fee Tribunal Update
Brentwood, EssexArticle 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' AssociationPosted: 28 Aug 24