This is the blog page. This is where we share longer articles, which aim to share important concepts and ideas. It is also the general page for showing author, category, tag and time-based archives.
Helping Dovecote Trees Through the Heatwave
By Steven Purnell
on July 19, 2026
at 7:34 pm
Type: Post
Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements
The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather is beginning to take its toll on the young trees around our estate. Unlike established trees, recently planted trees have limited root systems and .rely on regular watering to survive extended dry periods.
Enjoying Our Public Open Space Responsibly
By Nige
on July 18, 2026
at 10:17 am
Type: Post
Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements
The Public Open Space is one of The Dovecote's greatest assets. It provides somewhere for residents and visitors to walk, relax, exercise, enjoy nature and spend time outdoors.
EGM Update – Residents Take Control
By Steven Purnell
on May 31, 2026
at 5:13 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover | Maintenance | Residents | Service Charges
Friday 22 May 2026 marked an important milestone for The Dovecote, as residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new resident-led Board of Directors for Dovecote (Drayton) Management Company Limited,
Little Smiths Farm Estate Planning Application Update (P25/V0180/O)
By Steven Purnell
on March 19, 2026
at 7:47 pm
Type: Post
Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements | Planning Application
Some of you may be aware that the developer has submitted an appeal to the Secretary of State against Vale of White Horse District Council's decision to refuse the above planning application.
Inspection Update (March 2026)
By Steven Purnell
on March 8, 2026
at 1:08 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover
The Public Open Space (POS) Inspections include representatives from Bloor Homes, Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) and TDRA.
Introducing our Resident Director Nominees
By Nige
on June 6, 2024
at 6:17 am
Type: Post
Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Resident Directors
As part of our journey in taking on responsibility for running the Management Company (MC), residents need to elect Resident Directors (RDs) to act on their behalf.
Update on Request for an EGM
By Nige
on December 8, 2023
at 6:56 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover | Residents
Tags: Announcements | Management Company
As a result of the overwhelming support for calling an urgent EGM, TDRA has submitted the requirement for Directors of the Management Company to call an EGM.
Planning for The Big Vote!
By Nige
on October 9, 2023
at 4:00 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort | Vale of White Horse District Council
This is the critical one, which effectively asks whether residents (1) want to take control themselves, or (2) are happy to stick with FirstPort.
A Plan for Handover
By Nige
on October 4, 2023
at 7:15 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Vale of White Horse District Council
After the shocking news uncovered this week about the District Council breaking their commitment to residents, The Dovecote Residents' Association (TDRA) Elected Committee met to develop a plan to respond to the unexpected events earlier in the week.
Handover Update (Sep 2023)
By Nige
on September 24, 2023
at 3:42 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover
Tags: Bloor Homes | East Midlands Landscaping | Vale of White Horse District Council
The last Public Open Space (POS) Pre-Inspection meeting was held on 1st March 2022. This included reps from Bloor Homes, Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC), East Midlands Landscaping (EML) and TDRA. But since then, very little has happened.
