Hi everyone. I thought I would send you an update on issues relating to our estate so as to keep you informed – Gavin
Snagging List
When I took over as Chair, I was handed a snagging list (a list of outstanding works needing completion). I have shared this list with both Ian Wormwell from David Wilson Homes and Joe Langan from Watson PM asking them to update their areas of responsibility. They both agreed to do so. While waiting for the formal feedback, the impression that I have is that it appears that a lot of the outstanding issues are now completed.
Landscaping
You will recall from an earlier note that I had been approached by residents that they were unhappy at certain aspects of the current landscaping management. Speaking today with members of the All Aspects team, this seems to be multi-factorial in nature including the recent weather patterns. Joe has agreed to arrange a meeting between All Aspects and the CWRA reps (Sally Clough as landscape lead and Peter Lees) to see what can be done. One issue that has been brought to my attention is that we must spend over £1000 -£1500 per annum on our landscape team collecting litter (my estimate based upon All Aspects information). This is money that could be better spent elsewhere or service charges reduced.
I think that we all agree that we have a shared responsibility not to drop litter on the site.
Parking process review
Joe Langan will shortly be in touch to ask residents three questions about the current parking regulations. Firstly, with what are you happy about the current parking regulations, with what are you unhappy about the current parking regulations, and what changes would you make to improve the parking regulations. I know that while some people are unhappy with some aspects of the current regulations there are others who are very happy with the regulations. I would stress that this exercise is a form of consultation and not a referendum. Once we have had your feedback these will be collated and the results discussed with Bay Sentry.
Service charge
Watson plan to send out the service charge for this year soon. You will have ten days to make payment. I know that this is peak holiday season and the charge may arise while you are away. Joe has assured me that if you are unable to pay within that initial ten day timescale you will be sent a reminder before any drastic action is taken.
Speeding
There is a general speed limit of 20mph on this estate. Unfortunately, it appears that a small number of people are driving at excessive speed. I would remind us all that this is a family estate with many young children and where pavements are not always clearly visible or do not exist at all. I would ask you all to make sure you keep your speed within the speed limit. The time saving in travelling the maximum distance on the site at 30 mph rather than the maximum 20mph is only around 15 seconds. Not exactly worth a person’s life.
Bishy Road steps
Joe has agreed to assess the risks associated with the Bishy Road steps and let me have a report once completed.
Bishy Road fence
City of York Council planning department rejected the initial proposal for the Bishy Road fence. Watson are re-examining its proposal and will keep us informed.