Residents Take Control of the ManCo

By Nige on May 31, 2026 at 5:10 pm
Type: News Category: Estate Management | Handover
Tags: Announcements | Bloor Homes | FirstPort | Innovus

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 (ManCo).

The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), attended by a strong representation of Members either in person or by proxy, considered a series of resolutions relating to the future governance of the Management Company.

Following the votes of Members:

• Five resident directors were appointed to the Board.
• The existing developer-appointed directors were removed from office.
• The meeting endorsed a controlled and orderly transition of responsibilities from the outgoing Board to the newly elected resident directors.

The newly appointed directors are:

• Nigel Billingham
• Nick Booth
• Ben Carpenter
• Steven Purnell
• William Sparling

The outcome represents the culmination of many years of engagement by residents regarding the future stewardship and governance of the estate.

The new Board has already begun the process of working with the existing Company Secretary, Managing Agent and other stakeholders to secure the information, records and arrangements necessary to support a smooth transition. Initial priorities include:

• Formalising the director changes with Companies House.
• Obtaining access to company records and governance information.
• Confirming the current status of any land transfer arrangements.

The new Board has made clear that it wishes the transition to be conducted professionally, transparently and collaboratively, with the objective of protecting the interests of all homeowners and ensuring the long-term success of the estate.

The Directors would like to thank all residents who participated in the EGM process, whether by attending in person, submitting proxy forms, assisting with administration, or supporting the process in other ways.

Further updates will be provided as the transition progresses and as additional information becomes available.

No Immediate Change to Estate Maintenance Arrangements

Residents will be pleased to know that there is no immediate change to the day-to-day maintenance arrangements currently operating across the estate.

The newly elected Board’s immediate priority is to secure a smooth and orderly governance transition while obtaining full visibility of the Company’s records, contractual arrangements and operational responsibilities.

Based on the information currently available, the Board does not anticipate the ManCo incurring any significant additional operational expenditure in the immediate future.

The Board also understands that responsibility for maintaining the Open Space and associated communal assets remains subject to existing arrangements established by the developer. Clarification of the current position has been formally requested as part of the transition process.

In light of this, the Board has concluded that it is presently in Members’ best interests to maintain continuity by retaining the existing Company Secretary and Managing Agent arrangements whilst the transition is completed and a full review is undertaken.

Any future changes to these arrangements will be considered carefully, with the primary objective of protecting the interests of Members and ensuring a stable and effective handover of responsibilities.

Our new Managing Agent, Saxons is waiting in the wings and is supporting the new Board as we move forward. They understand that we need to make the switch to them at the right time for all concerned.

Next Steps

The newly constituted Board has formally requested a range of company records and transition information and is currently awaiting responses. Once the Board has had an opportunity to review the information received, residents will be updated on:

• Governance and company administration.
• Land transfer and stewardship arrangements.
• Estate management and maintenance matters.
• Future resident communications and engagement.

The Board remains committed to keeping Members informed throughout the transition process.

EGM Minutes

The new Board believes that residents should be kept informed about matters affecting the governance and future management of our estate.

In the spirit of openness and transparency, we are therefore publishing a redacted copy of the approved minutes from the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 22 May 2026.

The redactions are limited to personal information and other details that it would not be appropriate to publish more widely. The minutes otherwise provide a full record of the meeting, the discussions held and the resolutions passed.

Members who wish to inspect the unredacted minutes may contact the Board.