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Newsletter from High Royds Residents’ Association (HRRA) The agenda for tonight’s (20th July, 2023) High Royds Residents Association (HRRA) Extraordinary General Meeting is below. All High Royds Residents are welcome to the meeting being held in the Drama/Performing Art Studio at St Mary’s School at 8pm.  1) Hear updates on issues relating to the completion of theContinue reading “NEWS: Agenda for tonight’s extraordinary general meeting”

WE NEED YOUR HELP – EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING at 8PM on 20th JULY at ST MARY’S SCHOOL HALL A make-or-break meeting is planned to decide the future of High Royds Residents’ Association (HRRA). At our last meeting in May, it was explained that in order for our managing agents, Trinity, to continue liaising with usContinue reading “NEWS: Make or break meeting to decide future of HRRA”

HRRA has been told that the four missing central bollards either end of the private road stretch of Menston Drive are to be replaced this week. Trinity has told us the insurers have approved the replacement quote and the bollards are to be reinstated. For info: Leeds City Council made it part of the originalContinue reading “NEWS: Missing bollards to be replaced this week”

Avant have informed HRRA that they have selected an alternative roads contractor to the one previously advised. The previous contractor, Advance2, had created a turning head adjacent to 75 High Royds Drive and some minor works, but has now left the site.The new contractor, Bridgebank, intend to start on 19th June – and the workContinue reading “NEWS: Road works to start after new contractor appointed”

Three members of HRRA (two leaseholders and a freeholder) met James Livesey-Clarke, senior property manager of Trinity Estates on Friday 2nd June to discuss numerous issues affecting all residents on High Royds. HRRA members intend to have regular meetings with James, to improve communication and understanding of the issues facing the residents. Accounts: HRRA raisedContinue reading “NEWS: HRRA meeting with Trinity to discuss landscaping and maintenance issues”

High Royds Residents may recall that HRRA previously announced that two defibrillators had been provided for use on High Royds. The funding was secured by Councillor Paul Alderson and former Councillor Paul Wadsworth. While the defibrillator reference AAF169 behind 2-12 Kingsdale Drive (accessed via the undercroft at 39 High Royds Drive), is operational, the applianceContinue reading “NEWS: Volunteers wanted for new High Royds heart machines”

HRRA are delighted to advise that Avant held a pre-start meeting with road construction on Thursday 4th May. Following the meeting HRRA members met the contractor’s representatives and were advised that pre-adoption Road, Footpath and Lighting works are due to start soon. The phase one work will begin from 75 High Royds Drive as farContinue reading “NEWS: Work about to start on High Royds roads, paths and street lighting”

Earlier this year residents in Arkendale informed HRRA of the increased ground rent demands which had been received by leaseholders who own apartments there. HRRA members explained that whilst they could not intervene in contractual matters they supported residents efforts in questioning the demands and we wrote to the relevant government department expressing our concerns. TheContinue reading “NEWS: Leasehold update on increased ground rent demands”

High Royds Residents’ Association will be holding its AGM on Thursday 23rd March at 7.30pm, at St Mary’s School. All residents are welcome – and we’re particularly hoping that some of you will put your names forward to get involved. The HRRA Committee still has a number of outstanding issues to resolve with Avant Homes. ButContinue reading “News: You’ve something to say about High Royds? Come to the residents’ association Annual General Meeting and join in”