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News

  • September Newsletter

    September Newsletter

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The September newsletter is now available to collect from either the clubhouse or the library—just pop in and pick up your copy. Pref...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Sep 25
  • MP Surgery

    MP Surgery

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The Rt Hon Richard Holden MP, Member of Parliament for Basildon & Billericay, will be holding an open surgery in our clubhouse on Friday...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 8 Sep 25
  • Newsletters

    Newsletters

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our website is the most up-to-date source for community news, with fresh updates posted several times a week. While the internet has been p...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 8 Sep 25
  • Street Party Update

    Street Party Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Important Update for Street Party Ticket Holders (Tickets are sold out so no entry if you don't have a ticket) Due to the forecasted ra...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 25
  • Meeting our MP

    Meeting our MP

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    This morning, committee members met with Basildon and Billericay MP Richard Holden to discuss the mounting pressure from multiple planning a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 25
  • Who wants to speak to the local press?

    Who wants to speak to the local press?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’ve been in contact with the local press regarding the wave of planning applications along Lower Dunton Road, and they’ve agre...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 25
  • Planning Applications Update – Lower Dunton Road

    Planning Applications Update – Lower Dunton Road

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Planning Applications Update – Lower Dunton Road As you may know, there are currently a large number of planning applications affecti...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Aug 25
  • Letter to Press about over-development

    Letter to Press about over-development

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding Planning Applications Near Dunton Park Hi Matthew, I’m writing to you as Secretary of the Dunton ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Aug 25
  • How To Complain

    How To Complain

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a quick reminder: A few weeks ago, we met with the new Head of Customer Service at Regency Living. During that meeting, we raised a nu...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 17 Aug 25
  • Council inspection - Tuesday 19 August.

    Council inspection - Tuesday 19 August.

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The council will be conducting a site inspection this Tuesday to assess Regency's compliance with the site licence conditions one year o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 17 Aug 25
  • Huge Battery Farm next door

    Huge Battery Farm next door

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A planning application that affects us all was quietly waved through last night at Planning Committee and none of us were consulted. A batt...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 8 Aug 25
  • Parking Concerns – Bulphan/Manstead Car Park

    Parking Concerns – Bulphan/Manstead Car Park

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Residents say there are ongoing issues with inappropriate parking in the middle car park adjacent to Bulphan and Manstead. Points noted: T...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Aug 25
  • 🎉 August at the Club!

    🎉 August at the Club!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🧠 Friday 1st August Quiz Night with Lynda & Laurie £2 entry – pay on the door 🎨 Thursday 7th August Tony's Art Class...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 25
  • Regency Living: New Complaints Procedure

    Regency Living: New Complaints Procedure

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Regency Living has rolled out a new complaints procedure. Many residents complain to the Residents' Association directly but from now t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 25
  • Slow gate entry

    Slow gate entry

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We are aware there's often a lag between people calling the gate and it connecting to the network at the moment. We spotted that the GS...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 25
  • Why do we get power cuts?

    Why do we get power cuts?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A few residents contacted us with concerns that the power cuts we get must mean we're short of capacity so what's it going to be lik...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Jul 25
  • Sunday morning power cut

    Sunday morning power cut

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    ⚠️ Power cut! Due to an underground fault off-site, we’ve been hit again. Some homes may already have power restored ⚡— for the ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Jul 25
  • Hedges/Fences

    Hedges/Fences

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Further to Regency’s recent letter regarding hedges, fences, and other structures on plots. Much of what was outlined stems directly ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Jul 25
  • Overgrown Meadow

    Overgrown Meadow

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A few residents have asked why the front meadow with the horse isn’t maintained like the others. We completely understand concerns abo...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Jul 25
  • Power Cut

    Power Cut

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    About yesterday’s power cut: Hopefully you're all back on by now 🤞💡 The outage didn’t just affect our site — it hi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 25
  • Neil Duncan Live Music

    Neil Duncan Live Music

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Last few days to buy tickets 🎉 📅 Friday 18 July - Doors open 7.30pm Not one, but TWO fantastic tribute shows in one night! 🎭🎸 🎸 Set 1:...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 25
  • Street Party

    Street Party

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎉 SUMMER Street Party on Saturday 30 August 🕛 12–5 PM 🎤 Live Performance by Steve Cherelle – 1 PM 🔥 Cash BBQ Available 🍹 BY...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 25
  • Planning improvements to your pitch?

    Planning improvements to your pitch?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Before starting any work on our pitches - such as adding a porch, fence, shed, or new cladding - please remember to fill out a "Works t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 6 Jul 25
  • Can non residents come to events at Dunton?

    Can non residents come to events at Dunton?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We often get messages from people who love the look of our events and activities but don’t live on-site, asking if they can still join...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 6 Jul 25
  • Next Live music on site

    Next Live music on site

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎶 Next Live Music Night is just around the corner — less than two weeks to go! 🎉 📅 Friday 18 July 🎤 Last year, Neil’s Legend...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 6 Jul 25
  • Site Expansion Update! 🏡🏗️

    Site Expansion Update! 🏡🏗️

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    You might have heard the news that Regency is looking to put 70 new homes on the touring field. We want to keep you in the loop! We've...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jun 25
  • 🌼 Dunton in Bloom🌼

    🌼 Dunton in Bloom🌼

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Time to summon your inner Monty Don - the great gardening showdown is on 4 July! The office will be dishing out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pri...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jun 25
  • Live Music in July

    Live Music in July

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎙️ Friday 18 July – Tribute Show with Neil Duncan Last year Neil's Legends and Laughter Show went down a storm so he's back ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jun 25
  • 🚧 Site Works This Week 🚧

    🚧 Site Works This Week 🚧

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🕳️ Potholes The two crater-sized potholes near the entrance and the gates are finally getting their moment in the spotlight. They're be...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Jun 25
  • New Chair

    New Chair

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As some of you may have heard, Gary has officially hung up his Chair hat for personal reasons. Gary has worked incredibly hard for Dunton, ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jun 25
  • ♻️

    ♻️ "The Crunch" & Bulky Waste Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Many of you have missed "The Crunch" (bulky waste collection) since its removal during COVID. Last year, a new council selection ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jun 25
  • 🌿 Pond Makeover Underway!

    🌿 Pond Makeover Underway!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Monday saw the start of some much-needed improvements to our pond. A team of three contractors have been busy draining it down, removing all...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jun 25
  • Membership Update! 🥳

    Membership Update! 🥳

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're thrilled to share that almost every single home on the site is now signed up as a member of the residents' association 🎉 Ju...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jun 25
  • 🗑️ Bins Galore!

    🗑️ Bins Galore!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    After checking capacity, we realized we needed a few more bins. A massive shout-out to Joy who worked her magic. We asked for four new bins...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jun 25
  • 💡 Lights On (Soon!)

    💡 Lights On (Soon!)

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're aware there are still some major lights not working. Our grounds staff tried to fix them but these need a specialist touch. The o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jun 25
  • Have your say on development of touring field

    Have your say on development of touring field

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🚧 Planning Application Update: 70 New Units on the Old Touring Field 🚧 You should have all received a letter from Basildon Council about ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Jun 25
  • Wednesday DVD Sale

    Wednesday DVD Sale

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    ☕🎲 This Wednesday – DVDs for Charity! 🎲☕ Alongside the usual coffee morning and bingo, we’ll have over 200 DVDs on display in...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • This Sunday lunchtime music

    This Sunday lunchtime music

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎶 Reminder: Just a few days left to get your tickets! 🎶 Ian Gallaher is back this Sunday, 8th June, after stealing the show last year wit...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • Office Holiday

    Office Holiday

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🚨 Heads Up! 🚨 Lisa will be on holiday from Thursday, 5th June, returning on Monday, 16th June. The office will remain open as usual, with ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • Quiz Night Friday 6 June

    Quiz Night Friday 6 June

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🧠 Quiz Night Alert! This Friday, 6th June 🧠 Join us for an evening of questions with this month’s Quizmaster, Kevin Butler! 📅 Dat...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 25
  • New Homes On Touring Field

    New Homes On Touring Field

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We were surprised to see the planning application from Regency dropping on doormats. Gary and I will be conducting a thorough review of thi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 30 May 25
  • Updates for Dunton Park!

    Updates for Dunton Park!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Ongoing Improvements Fresh plants have arrived, and over the coming days, you'll start seeing them popping up on site. Next week, con...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • Sneak Peek at Proposed New Houses

    Sneak Peek at Proposed New Houses

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Curious about how the new houses adjacent to our site might look if planning permission is granted? We’ve printed off some artist&rsqu...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • Summer Street Party Approved!

    Summer Street Party Approved!

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Plans are in motion for a summer street party in the office park under a marquee! We were asked to carry out a risk assessment. We did that ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • New Insurance, New Opportunities

    New Insurance, New Opportunities

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The association now has its own insurance policy, which means we can now run line dance lessons—something the hall’s previous co...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 May 25
  • Coming up in the club

    Coming up in the club

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Last-minute reminders! Cake & Cuppa for Charity! Pop down to the hall tomorrow (Thursday) from 11am to 2pm for a lovely slic...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 21 May 25
  • CCTV

    CCTV

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    CCTV has now been installed at the gate so this is now recording people entering the site. It has already been noted how quite a few people...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 17 May 25
  • Planning application for 375 homes

    Planning application for 375 homes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Basildon council has received a planning application for 375 new homes, an early years childcare facility and sports pitches on the land sur...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25
  • Pond refurb

    Pond refurb

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re pleased to say we have a date for work to revamp the pond. Contractors have confirmed they will start on Tuesday 27 May

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25
  • Events coming up

    Events coming up

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Coming up in the club … Thursday 22 May - Afternoon Tea in aid of Breast Cancer charity Friday 23 May - Live Music ‘Keeley Sm...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 May 25