Spring Newsletter Roman Park 2026
I know its rather late but happy new year to everyone. Let’s hope 2026 will be a good year for all of us
You will have by now received your 2026 equal contribution invoice and many have settled promptly. If you haven’t yet, or set up an instalment plan, this is a polite reminder that these are now overdue. Please dig out your invoice and settle or reach out if you wish to pay by instalments. We are aware that some of the emailed invoices may have gone astray or into SPAM so have been missed. If you have not had an invoice for 2026, please get in touch at admin@romanpark.co.uk and we will arrange to send out again.
The issues experienced with the invoicing process once again underlines the need to improve email communication across the two estates and this is something we will be working toward this year. My thanks to the volunteers who have been helping with testing the various options available to us.
We do have a very small number of residents who persist in not paying despite many attempts by your Trustees to collect the debt. We have threatened court action in the past but have now registered an account with HM Courts service and will be acting. It is not a course that we have taken lightly but it is very unfair on most of us of us who do settle promptly.
On a happier note, I am very happy to announce that we are on the cusp of signing a new lease with Tender Leaf Clinics to take over Unit 1A. There will be works going on whilst they refit the unit to make it suitable for their chiropractic business but good news for any residents who suffer with back issues.
On a sadder note, I must advise that the Roman Crown will cease trading on Sunday 4th April. The last two years have been a particularly difficult trading period in the hospitality business and unfortunately the weekly footfall is insufficient to sustain it going forward. The Trustees would like to express their thanks to Robin and Lynn for the effort they have put in and wish them well in any future venture.
We have had some interest from other parties and have met with a local resident. Our plan moving forward is to market the venue on the open market and see what interest if any is out there.
The management accounts for 2025 have been prepared by our treasurer, Brian, and will be discussed and approved at our next Trustees meeting at the end of February / early March. Once this has been done, they will be posted on the website at www.romanparkclub.co.uk
Can I remind all residents that it is imperative you notify us of any house sale once a property is under offer. The deeds of properties here contain a covenant which if not properly transferred at the point of sale remain with the seller even if you no longer reside here. Early engagement between our legal advisers and the potential purchaser will put pay to that occurring.
That just about brings you all up to date. Do keep an eye on the website so that you will see the management accounts once posted
Regards Sharon
Chair