Author Archives: High Royds Residents' Association

1. Road/pathway/lighting adoption HRRA has been advised by the area manager of Avant Homes that adoption and work on the roads around the estate has, once again, been delayed. Works were due to start at the end of February. We’ve been advised that the contractors who were to undertake the work gave back word atContinue reading “News: Update on roads, Avant personnel and cricket pavilion”

HRRA understands that Joanne Palmer has been promoted within Trinity Estates and James Livesey-Clarke has taken over as the new Senior Property Manager responsible for High Royds. His email address is: james.livesey-clarke@trinityestates.com

Leeds City Council will be installing two defibrillator machines on High Royds. The locations are: Barden House – front of block (entrance area) 2 Norwood Drive 2-12 Kingsdale Drive – rear of block above the mailboxes. The council has also provided the following information: “Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a significant public health issue within Leeds.Continue reading “NEWS: High Royds to have two potentially life-saving heart machines installed on site”

Avant has applied for planning permission to convert the old mortuary on High Royds into three residential properties. The developers also want to create a three-bedroom maisonette in the tower of the Clock Tower building. The applications – made to Leeds City Council – are in addition to the proposals for the new social clubContinue reading “News: Avant’s plans for the old mortuary – and the iconic Clock Tower on High Royds”

There are a large number of leasehold apartments on High Royds including conversions plus new build by Barratt David Wilson Homes or Avant Homes. The freeholds of these blocks are owned by different organisations plus two registered social landlords. It appears from comments made by residents that the annual amount of the ground rent differsContinue reading “News: Leasehold ground rent – there might be an answer”

Following much discussion about the High Royds Budget 2022/23, HRRA has produced an Initial Analysis of Trinity Budget Estimates. The following information is provided in good faith by members of HRRA. It is our interpretation of the budgets as we have received them. We are not auditors or accountants and cannot be responsible for anyContinue reading “NEWS: Your estate charges explained – and your chance to have a say in future budgets.”

 An HRRA committee meeting was held on Wednesday 12th October at St Mary’s School. Present were: Nick Lowry, Nigel Hackett, Susan Pape, Cedric Sander, Andy Wade, Catherine Bridge, Andrew Armitage Apologies  : Christine Gaughran Road/path/lighting NL provided an update on the progress made on the adoption of the roads and paths. Jon Birkin of AvantContinue reading “NEWS: Latest meeting hears update on estate roads, social club plans, changes to Avant personnel, and future of HRRA”