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News

  • Contacting the office

    Contacting the office

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please remember to report all day to day issues directly to the management team rather than to the RA or on here. This includes things lik...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 26
  • 2026 AGM

    2026 AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We need to hold our AGM this month, but realistically the hall won’t be back in use in time. So, in true “make it work” ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 26
  • New Gates Upgrade

    New Gates Upgrade

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a quick reminder to drop your car registration details into the office. You don’t need a special form — just write your...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 26
  • Pet Free Again

    Pet Free Again

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Dear Residents, As many of you will know, Regency recently consulted on a new set of park rules. One proposal in particular caused signific...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 26
  • New Gates Upgrade

    New Gates Upgrade

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We met with Regency today to discuss a nice upgrade to the gates: Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). Instead of fumbling with fobs...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 26
  • Psychic Night

    Psychic Night

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The RA is in talks with a psychic group, trying to organise a night in the club one Monday at 7.30pm. Let us know if you're intersted.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 26
  • Office Closed 24/2

    Office Closed 24/2

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Unfortunately, the office will be closed today, Tuesday 24 February, due to staff illness. If there’s anything we can help with in the...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Feb 26
  • Pitch Fees - why are we getting any increase?

    Pitch Fees - why are we getting any increase?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    I just want to explain this properly, so it’s getting its own post. A lot of people have asked why we’re getting any pitch‑fee ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Cockney Night

    Cockney Night

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    This event on Saturday 28 February is now sold out

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • New Lighting

    New Lighting

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a heads‑up that contractors will be on site this week carrying out repairs to the broken lights and installing new ones.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Knit & Natter 🧶 + Special Craft Feature ✂️

    Knit & Natter 🧶 + Special Craft Feature ✂️

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    This Thursday 26th February from 1pm – 4pm It’s the usual Knit & Natter with Sheila 🧶💬, but there's a special added f...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Cheaper Lecky Bills

    Cheaper Lecky Bills

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Good news. Regency have negotiated a new electricity rate, dropping from about 26p per unit to around 22p. It will be backdated to October 2...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Staff Update

    Staff Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A New Chapter for Our Park Many of you will remember that Regency took over the running of the park two years ago to help get things back on...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Feb 26
  • Letter about new Pylons

    Letter about new Pylons

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Some homes will be receiving letters from the National Grid. If you get one please please don't ignore them. The proposed route for the...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 26
  • Regency Update

    Regency Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Update on Regency: What You Need to Know You likely received an email from Regency today. Since business jargon can be confusing, here is a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • Hall update

    Hall update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The hall roof inspection wasn’t the result we were hoping for. That does mean the hall will be closed a little longer than expected - ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • Thank you

    Thank you

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A big thank you to the resident who surprised the RA with a box of chocolates and some lovely words of appreciation - not just for what we d...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • New Membership fees

    New Membership fees

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Proposal for Annual Membership Fee At our next AGM, we will be voting to introduce a nominal membership charge of around £5 per year....

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • Cancer Fundraising Day

    Cancer Fundraising Day

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Date for your diary This year’s charity fundraiser - usually in support of breast cancer - will be raising money for Ovarian Cancer. ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 26
  • Site Changes

    Site Changes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We know many of you have been asking about staffing on site, especially with the rumours that tend to circulate, so we hope this update help...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 29 Jan 26
  • Rugby Six Nations

    Rugby Six Nations

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    England v Wales in the Six Nations kicks off at 16:40 on Saturday 7 February. If you’d like us to open the club to show the match, dro...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Jan 26
  • Bill Payments

    Bill Payments

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The card payment machine in the office is waiting for repair/replacement so to save you a wasted trip, please pay your bill over the phone o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Jan 26
  • New Unit arriving

    New Unit arriving

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just to confirm, the new unit for 48 Dunton is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday 28th January, so please keep that in mind if you’ll be...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Jan 26
  • Next event in the club

    Next event in the club

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎉 Next Event at the Club!🎉 Our Pub Night is coming up on Saturday 24 January 🕖Doors open at 7pm 🎯 This month’s lineup - ⏰ 7:50&...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • AGM

    AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    AGM This year’s AGM will take place on Monday 30 March 2026. The AGM is where members vote for the committee for the next 12 months. ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • VISTRY HOMES DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE

    VISTRY HOMES DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A few months ago, the RA Committee met with Vistry Homes regarding their proposed development around our site. We formally objected through ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • BIN AREAS

    BIN AREAS

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We are often told the black bins fill up too quickly. In reality, there would be plenty of space if recycling wasn’t being placed in t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • FloGas delivery days

    FloGas delivery days

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    FLO have confirmed a more streamlined system going forward. Gas for Dunton will now be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Site Rules Consultation Update

    Site Rules Consultation Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a quick update for everyone following the recent consultation on the proposed site rules. Regency issued their consultation response o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 2 Jan 26
  • Gas Bottles Warning

    Gas Bottles Warning

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please be aware that depending on who delivers your gas bottles, some drivers have been leaving the valves closed. If that happens, when you...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 2 Jan 26
  • Bin Stores

    Bin Stores

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The bin store on Back Orchard has now been closed. The bins have been moved to other stores, but this is only temporary until they’re ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Jan 26
  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Merry Christmas from all of the Dunton Park Committee crew and thanks for your continued support. 🎅 Sharon 🎄 James ❄️ Sheila H ⛄ Sheila ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Dec 25
  • Holiday Opening

    Holiday Opening

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Holiday Opening Hours Office Open today (Christmas Eve) Closed 25, 26, 27 and 28 December Open 29, 30 and 31 December Closed 1, 2, 3 and 4 ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Dec 25
  • Donating unwanted bulky Items

    Donating unwanted bulky Items

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Charities that collect donations of unwanted household items Bulky items and furniture • St Luke’s Hospice To arrange a collect...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Dec 25
  • Dumped household items

    Dumped household items

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    There have been three bar stools and three kitchen stools left in the bin store near the office in the last 48 hours. Just a reminder that ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Dec 25
  • Regency's new rules

    Regency's new rules

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As many of you will know, Regency recently carried out a consultation on their proposed new site rules. One proposal, caused very real conc...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Dec 25
  • Flo Gas supplies

    Flo Gas supplies

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please be aware that delivery times for Flo gas bottles are currently taking up to six days from the point of order. We all need to keep a c...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Dec 25
  • Footpath lights

    Footpath lights

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A few people have said the trees at the Tesco end of the footpath are covering the lampposts. These are Network Rail trees so the RA has co...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 25
  • Hedge Height

    Hedge Height

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The office has confirmed that 22 homes received letters notices today for hedges that are above the permitted height. Residents have been as...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 25
  • Charity at Dunton

    Charity at Dunton

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The office did a charity Christmas raffle and will donate the proceeds to a charity of the RA's choice. We always donate to some of the ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 25
  • Rules Consultation

    Rules Consultation

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Regency have confirmed that, despite all the feedback provided on the proposed new site rules, they intend to press ahead regardless. We wil...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 25
  • Exceptional times.

    Exceptional times.

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As many of you know, the Residents’ Association is currently facing some significant challenges in our dealings with Regency Living, a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 25
  • Development of the touring field update

    Development of the touring field update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Back in June, Regency Living’s head of planning contacted us to discuss why we had objected to their application for new units on the ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 25
  • 13 December Christmas Ball

    13 December Christmas Ball

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    ✨ Looking forward to our Christmas Ball ✨ We’re hosting our Black Tie Ball – a chance to dress to impress. For a change, we&rsq...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 25
  • Pitch Fee Question

    Pitch Fee Question

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’ve had a few questions recently about why some people’s pitch fees are higher than others. We appreciate this doesn’t f...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 25
  • Gates Repair Update

    Gates Repair Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As you may be aware, the gates were recently damaged when someone attempted to force them open with a car. The individual responsible has b...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 25
  • Update on the Gas Tribunal Case

    Update on the Gas Tribunal Case

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The judge overseeing our case has scheduled 11 January as the date by which we must prepare our arguments and gather supporting evidence. In...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • Gates Update

    Gates Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Following a review of CCTV footage at the gates, the office have told us they are broken because of vandalism. As this is likely to become ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • Live Music - Silver Haze - Friday 21 November

    Live Music - Silver Haze - Friday 21 November

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    5 piece band doing 50s, 60s and 70s covers. £10 a ticket from the usual oulets.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Nov 25
  • Free food bags

    Free food bags

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The office now has a supply of compostable food waste bags. 50 on a roll so one roll should last a year. If you use these and need a roll, ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Nov 25