Watering of Plants on Balconies

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This notice is to advise that when you are watering plants on your balcony, please be mindful of any excess water spilling over your balcony and into the balcony below/gardens on Ground Floor.

The Estate Office have been advised of a number of incidents where, furniture on balconies below have been soaked and clothing in Ground Floor Flat Gardens needed to be re-washed, because of the excess water falling from the watering of plants, on balconies above.

Please also ensure that whilst maintaining your balconies, you ensure that the balcony gulleys are clear of any debris.

Your assistance with the above is very much appreciated in advance.

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Notice To Residents: Do Not Discard Cigarette Ends Or Ash From Your Balconies

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DO NOT DISCARD CIGARETTE ENDS/ASH FROM YOUR BALCONIES – THIS COULD COST A PERSON/PERSONS THEIR LIVES

The Estate Office has YET AGAIN been advised that cigarette ends/ash, is being dropped from a balcony above into the garden of the flat below and this is not the first time this has occurred in this location of the site. This could so easily have started a fire which could have had profound consequences for other residents. In this instance, the lit cigarette end landed on the plastic patio table and burnt it.

Discarding cigarette ends/ash from your balconies is prohibited and can cause a fire/injury or worse. Please dispose of your cigarette ends/ash responsibly and consider the impact your actions are having on your fellow residents and their properties.

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Final Notice – Non-Compliant Flat Entrance Doors

Leaseholders are required to have suitable fire doors at the entrance to their property. Letters are being issued this week to the remaining lessees, where their flat doors remain non-compliant or partially compliant, this is the Final Warning, engagement required by the Estate Office within 14
days of receipt of their letter. Non-compliance is not an option.

Important to Note the following: Documentation pertaining to the non-compliant/ partially compliant flat doors is issued to The Regulator via Wandsworth Borough Council on a monthly basis.

**Number of Flat Doors which remain non-compliant 25.**

Number of Flat Doors which remain partially compliant 17.

More information can be found on the dedicated website page about Flat Doors including contractors who can bring the door into compliance or replace it.

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Annual Clearance of the Flat Roof – Monday 20th July 2026

This notice is to advise that the annual clearance of the flat roof will be undertaken on Monday 20th July, commencing at 9 am, the works will be done in compliance with CDM Regulations (Risk Assessment, Scope of Works & Method Statement).

Please ensure that if your windows sit directly below the Flat Roof, that you close your curtains/blinds for privacy.

The Annual Clearance of the Flat Roof was due to be undertaken a few weeks ago, however, the hot temperatures prevented this.

Your assistance with the above, is very much appreciated in advance.

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Estate Manager – Annual Leave – Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th July 2026

The Estate Office is closed today Monday (13th July) and Tuesday (14th July), the Estate Manager is on Annual Leave, authorised by the Management Committee.

Estate Manager returns to the office from leave on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 9 am.

In my absence, Caroline Kok (GH Accounts Manager), will be covering my leave (remotely), please email Caroline at [email protected] and the office phones are call-forwarded to Caroline’s Mobile (My Out of Office reflects these contact details).

In the event of an emergency (outside of Estate Office Operating Hours 9 am until 5 pm), please call Wandsworth Emergency Out of Hours Patrol on 0208 871 7490

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Reminder: Balcony BBQ’S Not Permitted and Balcony Maintenance Removal Of Any Combustable Items From Your Balconies

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This notice is a reminder that if your flat has a balcony, you are not permitted to have a BBQ on it, this is a serious breach of Health, Safety, Fire & Smoke Regulations and can both endanger your life and the lives of others. As per the Terms & Conditions of the Lease, The Third Schedule, you are required to maintain your balcony, you are required to keep the Balcony Gulley clear and “not to allow any water to percolate from the balcony to the flat/flats below.”

Please also ensure that you remove any combustible items from your balcony, the latter as highlighted by the Fire Risk Assessors via the most recent Fire Risk Assessment (FRA), undertaken on site.

Your assistance and compliance with the above, is very much appreciated in advance.

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Increase In Noise Disturbance At Weekends – Serious Impact On Residents

This notice is to advise that the Estate Office has noted an increase in Noise Disturbance at weekends, the latter via reports of Noise Disturbance to the Estate Office, we ask that you are mindful that, with the current temperatures, residents are unable to block out the noise by closing their windows.

We are asking everyone to be mindful of the noise and the serious impact it has on other residents.

Weekends are there to be enjoyed but not to the detriment of other residents. Please keep the noise to a minimum and let everybody enjoy their weekends.

Your assistance with the above is very much appreciated in advance.

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Tree Down in Home Road

This notice is to advise that a tree has come down on Home Road, this has been reported to Wandsworth Borough Council, and they have advised that they will attend and inspect the area and provide their findings to the Tree Dept. for their necessary action. This is the exact location where sections of a tree came down approximately two weeks ago, WBC have been advised accordingly.


 

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Heatwave – Goulden House Office

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As we are currently experiencing a heatwave, temperatures are predicted to rise to 35 degrees, if not higher this week.

The opening of the Estate Office will be determined by the temperature, it is currently 29 degrees (Monday 22nd June), and the Estate Office is just about comfortable to work in. If the temperatures rise as expected and from a Health, Safety & Wellbeing perspective, on the hottest days, Estate Manager will be Working from Home, please be assured that there will be no deviation from our business as office phones will be diverted to the Estate Manager’s Mobile, please email as normal. Our Agency Cleaning Staff will be coming in earlier to undertake their duties and will be leaving earlier, due to the excessive heat, our Agency Staff will be supported on site by their supervisor.

PLEASE KEEP HYDRATED, ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER, BUT ENJOY IT SAFELY

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Heatwave

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We are currently experiencing a heatwave, temperatures are predicted to rise to 35 degrees, if not higher this week.

Hydration and Personal Health:

•Drink fluids: Consume plenty of water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid excess alcohol, caffeine, and hot drinks.

•Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing, along with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses if you go outside.

•Apply sunscreen: Use at least SPF 30 with UVA and UVB protection, applying it liberally and frequently.

•Cool down: Take cool showers or baths, or run cold water over your wrists and neck

PLEASE KEEP HYDRATED, ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER, BUT ENJOY IT SAFELY

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