Fernwood Gazette May 2026 FCRA Article

If you live in Central Fernwood, you may be missing out on the wealth of useful information contained on the web site of your Residents Association and the help that we provide at: Www.myfernwood.org

Many questions are raised that have been answered on the web site so let’s look at a few examples:

• Do I need a Deed of Variation? You may if you are selling your house. Find out more.https://www.myfernwood.org/community/fernwood-residents-association-7895/deed-of-variation/

• Will I need an information pack from FirstPort. Buyers solicitors often insist on one.

• How much will it cost? It varies so see examples. https://www.myfernwood.org/community/fernwood-residents-association-7895/maintenance-strategy-group/

• How do I contact my FirstPort Facilities Manager? Full contact details. https://www.myfernwood.org/community/fernwood-residents-association-7895/firstport-essentials/

• Where is the guide to Creatio? Link on site. https://www.myfernwood.org/community/fernwood-residents-association-7895/firstport-essentials/

• What did the hospital and tower look like ? https://www.myfernwood.org/community/fernwood-residents-association-7895/balderton-hospital/

• Like to play Petanque? https://www.myfernwood.org/community/fernwood-residents-association-7895/fernwood-recreation1/

See this news feature on MyFernwood to read this article with links to the answers. Www.myfernwood.org

Our primary remit is to liaise with FirstPort over the maintenance of our open spaces and the charges for it. We regularly meet with FirstPort and Barratt Redrow over services provided and their costs. We have saved residents money over incorrect billing and successfully pressed for late fees to not be charged due to the lateness and confusion over bills. We have appreciated the help of Barratt Redrow in raising our concerns at the top levels of FirstPort. We are currently pressing for the revised Accounts for 2024/25 to be released after an early version was sent out in error. We are also pressing for a discussion over the draft budget for 2026/27 to correct errors before it comes into force in June.

We are always looking for a fresh pair of eyes to check this out and provide a new opinion. Could you help?

You are welcome to attend our meetings which are usually held the last Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall with the agenda posted on our noticeboard and on our web site. We can be contacted at Fernwoodra@duck.com