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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”

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”