19/12/2022

Service Charges for 2023

The Board have recently decided the Services Charges for 2023 which will affect all properties in Nocton Park. All properties will have either received an email or a hand delivered newsletter with this detail. The Directors have had to take a very hard decision on the significant rising costs they are facing for all the works undertaking in the Park and thus they have reluctantly had to increase all the service charges for property owners. If any property or lease owners have not received the newsletter with the detailed new charges, please can you let the Managing Agent know and they can provide a copy of this. The formal Notice of Service Charges which is individual to every property will be sent in early to mid January 2023. Many thanks for all your support.

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17/12/2022

Starting of the major arboricultural works on the trees in the amenity area

The Board do wish to ensure the Community is aware of the commencement of the large arboricultural works on the amenity land at the left of the grass area. This work will help restore the natural variety of the trees and give light to the area. It is a long term piece of work as this urgently needed maintenance has not been done for a very long time. Over the next few months more of this work project will continue.

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13/11/2022

Dates of arboricultural work over the autumn and winter

To ensure that the community are aware of the dates of the arboricultural works over the autumn and winter, the dates scheduled for the works are: 15 November, 15 December, 17 January, 15 February and 16 March. The schedule of the works have been agreed with the contractor but they will be concentrating on the various tree issues across the Park. Thank you.

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09/11/2022

Invitation to join the Volunteer Team in the Community

Following the AGM on the 24 October, one of the discussion items was the possible formation of a Volunteer Team to support the Board of NPML in regard to helping to manage the issues faced by the Park. The Board would like to invite expressions of interest to the community for anyone who wishes to become part of the Volunteer Team. This will hopefully allow people who want to help but don't have sufficient time to become a Director of the Board. If anyone wishes to express an interest please can you email enquiries@noctonpark.co.uk. Many thanks.

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02/11/2022

ICO decision - data breach. No investigation and the breach will not be taken further

The Board wish to update the Community that they have heard back from Information Commissioners Office who have confirmed that they will not be taking any action and will not be investigating further. The Managing Agent and the Board do appreciate the impact the breach may have caused but feel that the decision from the ICO is the reassurance that the procedures taken, both at the point of breach and subsequent was correct and appropriate.

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27/10/2022

AGM - Thanks to the community

The Board wishes to place it's thanks to the attendees to the recent AGM of NPML. The Chair and Managing Agent were very appreciative of the time that the people attending took which gave everyone a chance to allow a thorough discussion on various issues affecting the Park as well as a chance for the Board to update the community of what has been happening in the Park as well as their intention for developing a 3-5 year plan to manage all the major issues affecting the local area. The Board hope everyone can see the progress that has been made but also the forward thinking and plans for the betterment of all.

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24/10/2022

Updates on social media from 'Chris Alexander' - Board statement of caution

The Board wish to make the Community aware that over the last year there have been several messages and articles on social media from a person called 'Chris Alexander'. The Board are of the opinion that this 'person' does not live on Nocton Park and is likely to be an alias of a person known to the Board. The Board are quite sure who this person actually is. The Board would invite the community to be cautious of any messages from this 'person' on any social media platforms. Thank you.

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23/10/2022

Reminder to shareholders to bring Shareholder Voting cards to the AGM

The Board wish to remind all shareholders attending the AGM on the 24 October 2022 that if they wish to vote on any of the Resolutions they must bring their shareholder voting cards to ensure that it can be recognised they have a right to vote. This is to ensure that while all the community is entitled to attend (including PS Properties) only the shareholders are entitled to vote. Any questions please let the Managing Agent aware. Many thanks.

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23/10/2022

Notification of Data breach

The Board wish to notify the community that there has been a small data breach of a small amount of property owners personal details. We are not aware of any direct consequence this will cause but appreciate that this should don't have happened. We have reported the breach to the ICO and we will be writing to the affected parties over in the next 24 hours. If any affected parties have any questions please will they let the Managing Agent know who will be happy to help. The contact details are enquiries@noctonpark.co.uk. The Board and the Managing Agent fully apologise to the community and the affected parties and have ensured this breach cannot happen again.

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08/09/2022

Message from the Board of Directors on the Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II

It is with great sadness that Buckingham Palace has announced the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Chair and the Board of NPML wish to express their sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II and express their support to our new King and Queen Consort. Further messages will be published by NPML on any plans to mark the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II in due course.

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05/09/2022

Installation of the defibrillator in Nocton Park - 07 Sept 2022

Following a successful grant application by a local group, the Board are delighted to make the Park aware that there will be a defibrillator installed at the Hallside Flats on Wednesday 07 September 2022. This vital life saving piece of equipment will be available for anyone's use in an emergency. The Board wish to thank the various individuals who have worked hard to get the defibrillator funded and installed.

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01/09/2022

Board announcement of Annual General Meeting - 24 Oct 2022

The Board wishes to invite the community of Nocton Park to the Annual General Meeting of NPML at the Nocton Hub on the 24 October 2022 at 7pm. While only the shareholders can vote for any motion or resolution, as per the agreed motion in 2021 anyone from the community of Nocton Park can attend. All shareholders will now have received the formal documentation in regard to the motions, resolutions and updates. Any queries to contact the Managing Agent at enquiries@noctonpark.co.uk. The papers for the AGM are available in the Board Minutes section.

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18/08/2022

Update on the walnut tree

Following a few requests for an update, the Board wanted to update all in the tree following damage from recent weather activity. Our preferred contractors have applied for permission from the tree officer to do both the emergency work and some maintenance (Crown reduction and lifting) to help prevent future damage to the tree. We are still waiting for a reply from the tree officer. When we have permission Welton Tree Services will be booking the cherry picker (by far the safest way to do tree work at such heights) both sets of work will be carried out on the same day thus making best use of the funds available , to do the emergency work now and then the routine work later would double the cost to us, but there may be a wait for the cherry picker to become available. The Directors thank residents for their patience. We will keep residents updated with any news as we get it.

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17/07/2022

Update on long running legal claim for unpaid Service Charge (SC)

The Board wish to update the community that a long running legal claim against a property owner for failure to pay their SC has concluded with the property owner deciding to pay all what is owed - shortly before the court hearing was due to commence. The Board is glad the property owner finally decided to meet their obligations in full including court costs and hope that this means that in future their commitments will be fulfilled when requested. The Directors will always try to be understanding and flexible for customers who are struggling to pay the SC due to financial circumstances but they do have a legal commitment to ensure that legal financial commitments of the property owners are met. The Board wish to thank the community for their support.

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07/07/2022

Use of motorised vehicles on the amenity land in the Park

The Directors wanted to ensure the whole community that they are aware of the recent use of motorised vehicles on the amenity land in Nocton Park. We have received numerous complaints and the Board wanted to reassure the community that the Board will be writing to the members of the community who are undertaking this activity as it is considered both a risk to the user of these motorised vehicles and the community walking in the area as well as the risk of damage to the amenity area. The Directors wanted to ask all that the use of these motorised vehicles on the amenity area is not permitted without the express permission of the Board. Thank you to all for the support.

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21/06/2022

Parking on pavements and verges - polite request

The Board would like to politely make the Park residents aware about the recurring issue we are facing about parking on payments and verges. There would seem to have been an increase recently which is both causing damage to the curb edge which will be costly to replace by NPML but it is also causing our Grass Cutting Contractors significantly problems with cutting areas which results in some grass verges not being cut. This in addition causes some issues to members of the community who have mobility issues or push children's pushchairs. The Directors fully appreciate that often parking can be difficult for some properties and they sympathise with some households with multiple cars with limited spaces available. Whilst the Board do understand that the pavement parking is not deliberately done to cause problems, unfortunately it is now affecting the grass cutting and causing damage. We are sure that while the Highway Code does state that parking on the pavement is not permitted unless there is clear siding permitting it, sometimes it would appear that there no other choices. All the Board ask for is consideration of the impact that parking on pavement is causing and consider using alternative places. Many thanks for your help and consideration.

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10/06/2022

Football nets damaged

For the note of the community, unfortunately the Park has been a victim of vandalism again and the football nets have been damaged. The Board will review if they can be repaired and then make a decision going forward.

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09/06/2022

Data Protection complaint - NPML found to have acted wholly in line with the law

The Board do wish to make the community aware that a complaint was made to the Information Commissioners Office - various allegations were made that NPML and the Managing Agent acted contrary to the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 requirements in regard to the way personal data has been handled. The Board do wish to state that the ICO have thoroughly investigated all the complaints and have found that the NPML did follow their legal obligations and the complaints / allegations have in effect been dismissed. The Board and the Managing Agent do wish to reiterate that they will at all times follow the data protection rules and laws, and will ensure that any personal data of the community is properly protected and managed accordingly.

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08/06/2022

Tennis nets - vandalism

The Board wish to make the community aware that unfortunately the tennis net has been vandalised and damaged beyond repair. It is clear that someone has taken strong wire cutters and a knife to damage the net to such an extent they cannot be repaired. The net was only replaced a couple of months ago at a cost in excess of £100. The Board have taken the decision to not replace the net yet, and consider their options after taking into the viewpoints of the community. Whilst we note some in the community will be very disappointed by the decision not to replace the net immediately, we are sure that all in the community understand that the Board have to consider the continual expenditure carefully. We are all very disappointed and saddened by the vandalism for no reason whatsoever.

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05/06/2022

First large scale arboricultural work of Spring

We wanted to let all know that our appointed Grass Cutting and Arboricultural Contractor has undertaken the first large scale work of Spring - they were able to clear a large amount of brambles that had been causing an issue and looked a mess. They are next due on the 24 June 2022 at which they will be undertaking some of the repairs and work on the trees damaged by the storms in February 2022 - it has taken longer than hoped as we had to wait for official permission from NKDC as the trees had protected orders on them.

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05/06/2022

Section 20 Consultation with the Flat Lease owners on the Soffits and Facias works later in the year

We wanted to let all the community know that the Board have begun a formal section 20 consultation with the Flat Lease owners in regard to the large building project reviewing, repairing and replacing (where necessary) the soffits and facias on the blocks of Flats. As the cost per Flat Lease will be in excess of £250, NPML is required to go through a formal consultation to allow the Flat lease holders to submit their comments on the works. Following this the Board will commence a tender project and invite interested contractors.

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26/05/2022

May 2022 Park Newsletter

We have sent to all properties a May 2022 newsletter which provides information and update on recent works and activities that has recently been undertaken in the Park. We have emailed those properties to which we have an email address and for the remaining properties we have posted a copy. If any households have not received a copy of the newsletter and they wish to have one, please can they contact enquiries@noctonpark.co.uk and one can be sent.

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18/05/2022

New trees for the Park

We are delighted to say that we have been successful in our application for 30 trees from the Woodland Trust - a mixture of crab apple, silver birch and rowan. The Board are currently deciding where to plant them but are considering planting them between the tennis courts and the ditch. But we are of course open to suggestions!

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26/05/2022

Notice about unauthorised grass cutting

The Board would like to inform the whole community that WELTON TREE SERVICES are the only authorised grass and arboricultural contractors of the Board of NPML for the main Park and amenity area. Mr John Brooks is the authorised grass contractor for the the Flats grassed areas. If any other person or organisation is seen cutting any grassed area of the Park, they are not undertaking this with the authority of the Board of Directors and thus any damage or issue caused is not under the responsibility of NPML. Any queries please contact on the usual contact of enquiries@noctonpark.co.uk who can clarify further.

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02/05/2022

Community request and timetable for grass cutting

We have agreed with the grass cutting contractors the following timetable for the grass cutting - this is to allow the community to be aware when the contractors will be on site. Please can the community ensure that no cars on parked on verges when the contractors are on site to ensure that all targeted areas can be worked upon. The dates are: 1) April 29th 2) May 9th 3) June 1st and 16th 4) July 6th and 20th 5) August 10th and 24th 6) September 10th and 21st 7) October 5th and 19th Please note that these dates are an estimate an may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Many thanks.

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