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This is an archive showing posts authored by: Nige.
Nige is the chair of The Dovecote Residents\’ Association and is passionate about getting the best possible outcome for residents
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Nige
on September 24, 2023
at 3:13 pm
Type: Post
Category: Handover
Tags: Bloor Homes | East Midlands Landscaping
Ensuring TDRA maintains an up to date snagging list is an important aspect of the handover process. This article includes TDRA's latest snagging list.
By Nige
on August 14, 2023
at 3:54 pm
Type: Post
Category: Maintenance
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | Management Company | Management Plan
Recently the RA has been in contact with Bloor Homes, requesting they undertake some urgent maintenance actions on the Public Open Space (POS). This post provides an update on progress.
By Nige
on May 23, 2023
at 8:04 am
Type: Post
Category: Maintenance
Tags: Bloor Homes | Management Company | Management Plan
It's been over two years since Bloor Homes sold the final property on The Dovecote. So understandably, residents are asking about who's responsible for maintaining the Public Open Space (POS) at The Dovecote.
By Nige
on April 2, 2023
at 3:36 pm
Type: Post
Category: Estate Management
Tags: Announcements | FirstPort
A Management Information Pack (MIP) is a collection of documents that contain important information that may affect a buyer’s decision to proceed with a house purchase.
