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This is the news page. This is where we share shorter posts, which aim at highlighting important events.

Posts are normally shown in reverse chronological order, in groups of 10, but you can adapt the results using the controls below.

Resident Directors
Resident Directors

Nominations for Resident Directors – NOW OPEN

By Nige on May 6, 2024 at 4:05 pm
Type: News Category: Residents
Tags: Announcements | Management Company | Resident Directors

As we explained in our Handover Update on 01 May 2024, we (the residents) need to organise ourselves during May ahead of the EGM.

Handover Update
Handover Update

Handover Update on 01 May 2024

By Nige on April 29, 2024 at 1:56 pm
Type: News Category: Handover | Residents
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort | Management Company | Vale of White Horse District Council

We are entering a critical phase of handover starting in May, when we will start the transition to a residents-controlled Management Company (MC).

The Bird and Bat Box Selection Window is OPEN!
The Bird and Bat Box Selection Window is OPEN!

Biodiversity Bird and Bat Boxes – BOX SELECTION NOW CLOSED!

By Nige on April 7, 2024 at 9:53 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Biodiversity | Bloor Homes | Drayton Parish Council

Just to confirm that the Box Selection form is now closed! Many thanks to everyone who completed a form, and especially to those offering to host a bird or bat box on their properties.

The Bird and Bat Box Selection Window is OPEN!
The Bird and Bat Box Selection Window is OPEN!

Biodiversity Bird and Bat Boxes – BOX SELECTION NOW OPEN!

By Nige on March 1, 2024 at 5:11 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Biodiversity | Bloor Homes | Drayton Parish Council

Following on from the recent Feedback from the Biodiversity Enhancement Meeting in Feb 2024, every resident has the opportunity to select a bird or a bat box to be installed on their property FREE OF CHARGE!

Biodiversity Meeting with Bloor Homes and the Parish Council
Biodiversity Meeting with Bloor Homes and the Parish Council

Feedback from the Biodiversity Enhancement Meeting in Feb 2024

By Nige on February 19, 2024 at 5:51 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Biodiversity | Bloor Homes | Drayton Parish Council

As previously advised, the RA had a meeting on Wed 14th Feb 2024 with Bloor Homes (BH) and the Parish Council (PC), in relation to BH’s biodiversity commitments.

Latest on handover
Latest on handover

Latest on Handover

By Nige on February 12, 2024 at 3:16 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort

Due to other priorities, this is the first update in the last month or so - apologies for that! Safe to say that there has been a lot of activity over the past month or so, so we hope to bring you up to speed right now.

Handover
Handover

Latest On Handover Activities

By Nige on January 3, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort | Vale of White Horse District Council

Quick update to advise residents about the latest on work currently being undertaken in support of handover.

Voting is now closed!
Voting is now closed!

Urgent Vote for an EGM – VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

By Nige on December 2, 2023 at 11:46 am
Type: News Category: Handover | Residents
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort

The EGM Vote has now closed! Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote and make their opinions heard. We saw an amazing turnout in the 36 hours that the vote was open. Further updates will be provided in due course about next steps. The results are as follows: Total Properties 143 Total Soha […]

Voting is now open!
Voting is now open!

Urgent Vote for an EGM – VOTING IS NOW OPEN!

By Nige on November 30, 2023 at 12:42 pm
Type: News Category: Handover | Residents
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort

The RA has an opportunity to force an EGM to be called. Therefore, we are hoping that sufficient residents can cast their vote in support of that end. The actual question has been finalised as follows: Do you want an EGM as soon as possible, at which we can elect Resident Directors and subsequently residents […]

The Dovecote - a beautiful place to live!
The Dovecote - a beautiful place to live!

Handover Update: The Latest from Bloor Homes Ltd

By Nige on November 25, 2023 at 9:28 am
Type: News Category: Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort

Following on from recent exchanges with Bloor Homes Ltd (Bloor), the RA has received a more upbeat email from the Regional Managing Director of Bloor Homes South Midlands, hinting at there being a positive way forward.

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