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News

  • Pitch Fee Tribunal (May update)

    Pitch Fee Tribunal (May update)

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're sorry to the 100 or so residents waiting for a conclusion to the pitch fee dispute. It's still rumbling on. We appreciate ev...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 16 May 24
  • Terry Webb - new councillor

    Terry Webb - new councillor

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We met with our new councillor Terry Webb and showed him round the site, especially highlighting the bin issues and fly tipping/flooding at ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 16 May 24
  • Ladies Day

    Ladies Day

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Thursday 20 June 1pm in the club. Ladies Day at Ascot Tickets £2 members £4 guests ticket price includes strawberries and cr...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 May 24
  • Recycling update

    Recycling update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We have had a lot of response to our recycling post. In a nutshell, we said the black bins were often full of recyclables and the knock on ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 May 24
  • Recycling Issues

    Recycling Issues

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Lots of people tell the residents assocation that we need more black bins because they get full up within a few days. However, this is bein...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 May 24
  • Tidying up

    Tidying up

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    From Monday 13 May residents should see contractors working to improve the following areas. 1. Mansted Close/Bulphan View Car Park: The cu...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 May 24
  • Pump House Upgrade Latest

    Pump House Upgrade Latest

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We understand everything is going well and contractors remain on track to have the pumphouse works finalised by the end of the day 10th May....

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 May 24
  • Website address change

    Website address change

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please make sure you have our new website address bookmarked because the old one will be tuned off soon. www.duntonparkRA.co.uk Also, did...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 May 24
  • Pumphouse repairs

    Pumphouse repairs

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Contractors are arriving on site today to start works to replace the macerator pumps and control panel. This work is expected to last until ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 7 May 24
  • Events in June

    Events in June

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our next music night is Friday 24 May This will be Karaoke. Our next quiz night is Friday 7 June. This will be hosted by Bill and Audre...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 7 May 24
  • Drain survey

    Drain survey

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    There will be a drain survey during the week commencing May 13th. You might notice contractors on site feeding specially designed cameras ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 May 24
  • New Macerator Pumps

    New Macerator Pumps

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The new pumps and control board are now in stock and the contractor, Libre, plans to start work on Tuesday 7th May and hopes to be done by ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 May 24
  • Green Bins not emptied

    Green Bins not emptied

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Lots of people are reporting the green bins are full and the council are not emptying them. The eagle-eyed amoungst you will have noticed ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 May 24
  • Quiz Night Tonight 3 May

    Quiz Night Tonight 3 May

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Doors open at 7.30pm, Quiz starts at 8pm. Please don't ever feel you can't come along because you don't have a team. Whe...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 May 24
  • Pitch fee tribunal

    Pitch fee tribunal

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    For those we're representing at the Tribunal. As we've said before at meetings, tribunals prefer all parties to settle by way of ar...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Apr 24
  • Fish and Chips

    Fish and Chips

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The fish and chip van had an accident on the way to us last week so wasn't able to attend. We're told he'll be back this week -...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Apr 24
  • Security at Dunton

    Security at Dunton

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We're disappointed to inform you all that Regency senior management has made the decision to cancel security on site and the last shift ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Apr 24
  • Staff shortages

    Staff shortages

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A number of people have asked us if we can approach the new company about hiring residents as grounds-staff. Previously Royale had a policy...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Apr 24
  • Pump House repair delay

    Pump House repair delay

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Unfortunaly the pump house works which were due to start on Monday have been delayed. The contractor is still awaiting the parts so the da...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Apr 24
  • Quiz Night Friday 5th April

    Quiz Night Friday 5th April

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Quiz Night Tonight. £2 each, pay on the door. Teams of up to 8 but if you're planning to come on your own or you d...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Apr 24
  • Welcome to Dunton Regency Living

    Welcome to Dunton Regency Living

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We had confirmtion from the office yesterday that the site licence has been transferred to Regency Living so the administrators role will en...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Apr 24
  • New bank details for Regency

    New bank details for Regency

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Everyone will be receiving a letter from the new owners in the next week and those who have their emails registered with Royale will have al...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Apr 24
  • Newsletter April 2024

    Newsletter April 2024

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Latest Newsletter is here to download https://www.hugofox.com/shared/attachments.asp?f=d79be688%2D2624%2D4dc3%2D8f3a%2Dcac6d3524288%2Epdf&a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Apr 24
  • Sewerage Mapping

    Sewerage Mapping

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The new owners have engaged a company to do underground mapping of the site’s sewerage infrastructure so in the next few weeks you mig...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Meeting with Regency Living

    Meeting with Regency Living

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    On 26 March we were invited to meet management representatives of Regency Living (Dunton Park’s new owners) so they could introduce th...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Pumphouse repairs

    Pumphouse repairs

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As many of you are already aware, the site has been having real issues with pump breakdowns and this has meant vacuum tankers have been comi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Race Night

    Race Night

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Next Race Night is Saturday 27 April in the club. Tickets are available now. They're free for members or £2 each for guests. Ever...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Coach Trip

    Coach Trip

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re exploring laying on a coach trip and our Facebook page has been busy with people discussing options. So far suggestions include ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Footpath issues

    Footpath issues

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Over the last year or so we’ve had lots of issues with the footpath which runs to Tesco/Durham Way. ~ Repeated commercial fly-tipping...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Our AGM

    Our AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Thanks to everyone who came to our AGM last week. We also took the opportunity to issue new membership cards but if you weren’t able t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 24
  • Accounts

    Accounts

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our latest accounts have been uploaded to the 'finance ' page on this website. The association currently has £3,181.88 in the...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 24
  • AGM Minutes

    AGM Minutes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    If you missed our AGM you can find the minutes on our page 'Minutes and Agendas'.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 24
  • Pitch Fee 2024 advice

    Pitch Fee 2024 advice

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Pitch Fee Review 2024 Advice Over the last few weeks the 2024 pitch fee review forms have been dropping on doormats. However, the landlord ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 24
  • Office Closed Friday 15th March

    Office Closed Friday 15th March

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Unfortunately the site office will have to close at 1pm today. Sue has had an accident so there are no staff to cover this afternoon. Natura...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 24
  • Underpass flooding resolved

    Underpass flooding resolved

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    On 22 February we became aware of the flood in the underpass at Mandeville Way. The underpass is an official Public Right of Way and should ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 24
  • AGM This week

    AGM This week

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our AGM is Thursday 14th March. 6.30pm to 7.30pm - we will be open to issue new membership cards to all members and we will be serving com...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 24
  • Latest newsletter

    Latest newsletter

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Latest newsletter available to download here - https://www.hugofox.com/shared/attachments.asp?f=e40efca1%2D40d9%2D4060%2D8fb0%2Ddc27cd77dd...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Feb 24
  • Pumphouse news

    Pumphouse news

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    As many of you are already aware, the site has been having real issues with pump breakdowns and this has meant vacuum tankers have been comi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 24
  • New Pitch Fee Increase from April 2024

    New Pitch Fee Increase from April 2024

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The new CPI rate which will be used to set the pitch fee increase from April 2024 is 4%. This is maximum increase we can expect this year. ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 17 Feb 24
  • New owners confirmed

    New owners confirmed

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    UPDATE - 12 February 2024 All Royale sites have now been sold to Ambassador Regency Group. What this means for residents Followi...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 24
  • Gas Bottles

    Gas Bottles

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We still get quite a few people asking if the residents' association can help them get gas tanks back because they don't like the bo...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 24
  • AGM

    AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our AGM this year will be on Thursday 14 March 2024. Time to be arranged.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 4 Feb 24
  • Bulphan View Leak

    Bulphan View Leak

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A substantial underground leak was identified on Bulphan View. Engineers have been brought in to assess the situation and they have recommen...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 30 Jan 24
  • RoyaleLife Group sale to Ambassador Regency Group

    RoyaleLife Group sale to Ambassador Regency Group

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re pleased to share that RoyaleLife Group, of which we are appointed Administrators, has sold it’s thirty-five park bungalow ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Jan 24
  • Ambassador Take Over

    Ambassador Take Over

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Ambassador (a Scottish operator) currently helping the administrator run sites looks to be taking over 35 Royale parks. No official confirm...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 18 Jan 24
  • Defib Used?

    Defib Used?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Our defibs are registered with the ambulance service and they have emailed us to say someone was sent to fetch the defibrillator on the off...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Jan 24
  • Outcome of pitch fee meeting 11/1/24

    Outcome of pitch fee meeting 11/1/24

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Outcome of today's meeting on pitch fee dispute - 1. Our chair had a Teams call with the applicant's solicitor (Royale ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Jan 24
  • Roy Orbison Tribute

    Roy Orbison Tribute

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Saturday 20 January 8pm Dave Collison As Roy Orbison in the clubhouse Tickets on sale now at £10 each from Sheila at 26 Orchard View...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Jan 24
  • IMPORTANT MEETING FOR THOSE IN PITCH FEE DISPUTE - GOING AHEAD TOMORROW

    IMPORTANT MEETING FOR THOSE IN PITCH FEE DISPUTE - GOING AHEAD TOMORROW

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    1. We will be meeting Royale’s Solicitors on Thursday afternoon (11th) to discuss the pending pitch fee tribunal. We will attempt to t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 10 Jan 24
  • Jive Aces - Charity event

    Jive Aces - Charity event

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Sorry folks, today's charity event (Sunday 7th January) with the Jive Aces is sold out and we will not have tickets for sale on the door...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 7 Jan 24