This Year's AGM is being held at 7pm on Monday 22nd March 2010.
Partick Burgh Halls, Room 9
Hope to see you there.
Committee
Phyllis Hamilton Eleanor Atterson Ray Stokes
Oona Mummery Keith Ingham Bill & Isabel Murray
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 09, 2009
Crown Pleasure Gardens Association 2009 Annual General Meeting.
We have booked Room 7 at Partick Burgh Hall for 7.00pm on Wednesday 25th
March and would be pleased to see you there.
Previously, we notified residents of the need for extensive and significant works to
the Gardens and of our intention to commission a feasibility study.
The study was carried out late last year and in addition to discussing this at the AGM, the report
will be available for you to view at the meeting.
There’s much to discuss and we’d appreciate your support.
We look forward to seeing you on the 25th.
Regards,
CPGA Committee
Keith Ingham Isabel Murray
Ray Stokes Eleanor Atterson
Phyllis Hamilton Barbara Atterson
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7.00pm Wednesday 25th March 2009
Room 7
PARTICK BURGH HALL
AGENDA
1 Apologies
2 Previous AGM
3 Chairman’s Report
4 Treasurer’s Report
5 Election of Committee/Office Bearers
- Enthusiastic volunteers required!
6 The future of the gardens:
Short-term and ongoing
- maintenance
- insurance
- safety and security
- parking and access
Longer-term
- feasibility report
- funding/finance options
7 AOCB
We have booked Room 7 at Partick Burgh Hall for 7.00pm on Wednesday 25th
March and would be pleased to see you there.
Previously, we notified residents of the need for extensive and significant works to
the Gardens and of our intention to commission a feasibility study.
The study was carried out late last year and in addition to discussing this at the AGM, the report
will be available for you to view at the meeting.
There’s much to discuss and we’d appreciate your support.
We look forward to seeing you on the 25th.
Regards,
CPGA Committee
Keith Ingham Isabel Murray
Ray Stokes Eleanor Atterson
Phyllis Hamilton Barbara Atterson
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7.00pm Wednesday 25th March 2009
Room 7
PARTICK BURGH HALL
AGENDA
1 Apologies
2 Previous AGM
3 Chairman’s Report
4 Treasurer’s Report
5 Election of Committee/Office Bearers
- Enthusiastic volunteers required!
6 The future of the gardens:
Short-term and ongoing
- maintenance
- insurance
- safety and security
- parking and access
Longer-term
- feasibility report
- funding/finance options
7 AOCB
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Loss of more green space in the West End
The Four Acres Trust have submitted plans to build 5 five bedroom townhouses on the site of the Memorial Gardens beside Cottiers on Highburgh Road. The gardens will go along with most of the mature trees on the site.
Can the West End of Glasgow really afford to lose more green space?
We have already lost the garden of the Church at 88 Highburgh Road and now more green space
is likely to go.
Each of these 5 bedroom houses has 1 off-street parking place planned. Will this be enough? I doubt it and can forsee further problems for parking in this area.
If the build goes ahead how long will we have to wait for a road accident as a vehicle turns right out of Hyndland Road into Highburgh Road and is hit by oncoming traffic because of a line of sight problem?
If you are against this plan please don't forget to object by writing to :
Development and Regeneration Services, 229 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QU
Bill Murray
Can the West End of Glasgow really afford to lose more green space?
We have already lost the garden of the Church at 88 Highburgh Road and now more green space
is likely to go.
Each of these 5 bedroom houses has 1 off-street parking place planned. Will this be enough? I doubt it and can forsee further problems for parking in this area.
If the build goes ahead how long will we have to wait for a road accident as a vehicle turns right out of Hyndland Road into Highburgh Road and is hit by oncoming traffic because of a line of sight problem?
If you are against this plan please don't forget to object by writing to :
Development and Regeneration Services, 229 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QU
Bill Murray
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
ANNUAL FEES REQUEST JULY 2008
July 2008 - You should all have received a letter asking for this year's fees, plus a reminder of any you might owe from previous years - please contact us if you have not received this...
As you may be aware from previous correspondence, those residents of Highburgh Road and Crown Terrace with access to the Crown Pleasure Gardens constituted a Committee to oversee maintenance of the Gardens. The Committee’s remit includes collection of contributions from residents to fund the essential insurance, security and maintenance works for the Gardens. The boundaries of the garden ground are specified in each proprietor’s title deeds. These deeds also specify the obligation of the proprietors to contribute to the upkeep of the Gardens. Given that our financial year, in terms of residents’ contributions for upkeep of the Gardens, runs from August to July, annual contributions are now due.
Major works are required in the gardens. Tree and shrub roots have been the main problem, seriously damaging all of the retaining walls and railings over the years. As outlined in previous correspondence, the Committee has continued to explore options re grants and funding. As a result (and courtesy of significant help from a couple of our fellow residents), we have identified that Glasgow City Heritage Trust considers that most of the work required is grant eligible in principle i.e.
• Reconstruction of retaining wall to Foremount Terrace Lane (including associated engineering works), repair/reinstatement of railings to lane
• Repairs to perimeter wall (Hyndland Street, Crown Road South), reinstaement of railings, gates and posts
• Removal of trees in association with engineering works
The first step in the process is for a survey and feasibility study to be undertaken. This will enable us to obtain proposals, including possible phasing of the works, and thereafter obtain tenders for the works. These steps will in turn enable us to submit successive grant applications. Accordingly, the Committee has decided to appoint an engineer to produce a feasibility study, the cost for which will be £3,519 (please note – this expenditure is not initially grant-eligible!).
It was agreed at the AGM in February 2008 that the annual contribution will have to be increased to £400 per house, or agreed equivalent, with effect from this year if we are to have any chance of accruing sufficient funding to have works carried out in the gardens in the future (any grant applications must include a significant element of match-funding from CPGA). The current contribution level covers little more than the basic maintenance, safety, security and insurance costs. Accordingly, we would be pleased to receive your payment i.e. your share of £400 due from , to be split equitably between/amongst the flats within your building, if appropriate. Please note that cheques should be made payable to ‘CPGA’ and should be sent to:
Keith Ingham
CPGA Treasurer
6 Crown Terrace
Glasgow
G12 9HA
The Committee would like to thank everyone for the support and encouragement received during the year. If you have any suggestions or comments, we’d be delighted to hear from you. General correspondence can be directed to:
Eleanor Atterson
CPGA Committee
68 Highburgh Road
Glasgow
G12 9EN
Alternatively, you can e-mail us at:
crownpga@yahoo.co.uk
Yours sincerely
CPGA Committee
As you may be aware from previous correspondence, those residents of Highburgh Road and Crown Terrace with access to the Crown Pleasure Gardens constituted a Committee to oversee maintenance of the Gardens. The Committee’s remit includes collection of contributions from residents to fund the essential insurance, security and maintenance works for the Gardens. The boundaries of the garden ground are specified in each proprietor’s title deeds. These deeds also specify the obligation of the proprietors to contribute to the upkeep of the Gardens. Given that our financial year, in terms of residents’ contributions for upkeep of the Gardens, runs from August to July, annual contributions are now due.
Major works are required in the gardens. Tree and shrub roots have been the main problem, seriously damaging all of the retaining walls and railings over the years. As outlined in previous correspondence, the Committee has continued to explore options re grants and funding. As a result (and courtesy of significant help from a couple of our fellow residents), we have identified that Glasgow City Heritage Trust considers that most of the work required is grant eligible in principle i.e.
• Reconstruction of retaining wall to Foremount Terrace Lane (including associated engineering works), repair/reinstatement of railings to lane
• Repairs to perimeter wall (Hyndland Street, Crown Road South), reinstaement of railings, gates and posts
• Removal of trees in association with engineering works
The first step in the process is for a survey and feasibility study to be undertaken. This will enable us to obtain proposals, including possible phasing of the works, and thereafter obtain tenders for the works. These steps will in turn enable us to submit successive grant applications. Accordingly, the Committee has decided to appoint an engineer to produce a feasibility study, the cost for which will be £3,519 (please note – this expenditure is not initially grant-eligible!).
It was agreed at the AGM in February 2008 that the annual contribution will have to be increased to £400 per house, or agreed equivalent, with effect from this year if we are to have any chance of accruing sufficient funding to have works carried out in the gardens in the future (any grant applications must include a significant element of match-funding from CPGA). The current contribution level covers little more than the basic maintenance, safety, security and insurance costs. Accordingly, we would be pleased to receive your payment i.e. your share of £400 due from , to be split equitably between/amongst the flats within your building, if appropriate. Please note that cheques should be made payable to ‘CPGA’ and should be sent to:
Keith Ingham
CPGA Treasurer
6 Crown Terrace
Glasgow
G12 9HA
The Committee would like to thank everyone for the support and encouragement received during the year. If you have any suggestions or comments, we’d be delighted to hear from you. General correspondence can be directed to:
Eleanor Atterson
CPGA Committee
68 Highburgh Road
Glasgow
G12 9EN
Alternatively, you can e-mail us at:
crownpga@yahoo.co.uk
Yours sincerely
CPGA Committee
Sunday, April 27, 2008
NEWSLETTER 10
APRIL 2008
Dear Resident
This is, of course, the first Newsletter of 2008, so a very belated Happy New Year to everyone!
On Monday 3rd March we held our AGM. The turnout was the best yet – thank you very much to those who were able to attend. A copy of the report from the Treasurer is being circulated with this Newsletter. A summary of the AGM follows:
AGM
1. Review of previous AGM
2. In her role as Committee Chairperson, Phyllis Hamilton circulated her report and gave an update on the maintenance works and progress during the year.
3. Keith Ingham, Treasurer, circulated his report. In summary, we have just over £3,200 in the bank (at end February 2008). However, £400 for annual insurance is due to be paid shortly and ongoing maintenance throughout the remainder of the year will account for the remainder. Accordingly, it’s very important that we continue working to obtain all residents’ contributions still outstanding (currently £1,192). For the record, following up on the non-payers is a time-consuming task.
4. Despite a request for ‘enthusiastic volunteers’ there were no offers, so the existing Committee members were duly re-elected with office bearers remaining in post.
5. Basic maintenance works are ongoing and will become more frequent again during the late spring, summer and early autumn. However, the gardens seem to have remained much tidier, with fewer instances of littering etc. We believe this is due in part to the basic security measures (locked gates, repairs to fences) as well as to the fact that the gardens are obviously being looked after. Following installation of 2 new seats in the gardens last year the Committee received a donation from our fellow residents at 9 Crown Terrace, for which we would like to formally record our thanks. This donation contributed to the purchase of two additional seats.
6. Major works are required in the gardens. Tree and shrub roots have been the main problem, seriously damaging the retaining walls and railings over the years. An initial rough quote indicated costs in the region of £35,000+ (though additional quotes will have to be obtained for comparison). The work may have to be undertaken in stages, possibly over 5 – 10 years. The first step will be significant hard pruning of existing trees and shrubs. It was agreed that the annual contribution will have to be increased from £200 to £400 per house (or agreed equivalent) with effect from this year if we are to have any chance of accruing sufficient funding to have these works carried out. The current contribution level covers little more than the basic maintenance, safety, security and insurance costs. The Committee will continue to explore options re grants and funding and would welcome ideas/input from residents.
7. The foxes are still in residence, and would appear also to have taken over the grounds at the church. We have no ready solution, but would like to take this opportunity to warn those using/planning to use the Gardens that the cubs have caused some serious damage to the lawns. There are several small, very deep holes dug by the cubs and these might prove a bit of a hazard – they’re not always easily seen. We’ll try to address this as part of the ongoing maintenance, but please take care in the meantime.
8. General discussion under AOCB included: seeking legal advice regarding non-payment of annual contributions and ‘naming & shaming’ of non-payers; establishment of a CPGA website; option of standing orders/direct debits for payment of annual contributions.
Since the AGM, the Committee met to further discuss some of the issues raised. As you’ll see from the AGM notes, non-payment of contributions is a real concern, not least because it places an unfair burden on those who pay promptly and without complaint (for which, our thanks). Every year we should be bringing in almost £6,000. On average, we (all of those who pay, that is) are losing out to the tune of £1,000, courtesy of those not paying up.
This year, we’re still awaiting payment from some residents of the following properties:
68 Highburgh Road
70 Highburgh Road
76 Highburgh Road
84 Highburgh Road
1 Crown Terrace
2 Crown Terrace
5 Crown Terrace
17 Crown Terrace
The Orchid Pub Company
We’re aware that there may be a number of reasons, including administrative error (it’s not always easy finding out who owns a property, nor how to contact them) …….. and plain forgetfulness! Please, if you haven’t already done so, pay up now! Cheques should be made payable to CPGA and should be sent to:
Keith Ingham
CPGA Treasurer
6 Crown Terrace
Glasgow
G12 9HA
As per the AGM, from August 2008, the annual subscription will be increased to £400 per property (or agreed equivalent). Quite apart from what we’re losing on non-payment, there’s a real need to establish a fund for the works needing done. The new rate should enable us to bank approximately £6,000+ per year. Unless we increase the rate we will never be able to accrue enough to make a start, because current levels are only sufficient to enable basic standards to be maintained.
Please note that as soon as we have some quotes we will be looking to develop a forward plan (timescale obviously dependant upon cost, income, etc) – and we will seek opinions from residents before proceeding. In the meantime, we would welcome feedback, advice and information from you.
Please keep in touch with us, by whatever means suit you best. Just as a reminder, for the high-tech amongst you, you can obtain/share information via: crownpga@yahoo.co.uk …… and we now have a CPGA website (that doesn’t mean that we’ve mastered the art of updating it yet, but we’re working on it!). Please feel free to visit the site at:
http://crownpleasuregardens.blogspot.com
Does anyone have any photos of the gardens from yesteryear? It would be good to show the differences. Many thanks to fellow resident Ian Cochrane for his help (and patience) with the site.
The more traditional can write to us via:
Eleanor Atterson
68 Highburgh Road
Glasgow
G12 9EN
………….. or stop us in the street and talk to us!
We’ll continue to keep all residents informed of progress regularly, by newsletter and e-mail.
Regards,
CPGA Committee
Phyllis Hamilton
Eleanor Atterson
Barbara Atterson
Ray Stokes
Keith Ingham
Isabel/Bill Murray
APRIL 2008
Dear Resident
This is, of course, the first Newsletter of 2008, so a very belated Happy New Year to everyone!
On Monday 3rd March we held our AGM. The turnout was the best yet – thank you very much to those who were able to attend. A copy of the report from the Treasurer is being circulated with this Newsletter. A summary of the AGM follows:
AGM
1. Review of previous AGM
2. In her role as Committee Chairperson, Phyllis Hamilton circulated her report and gave an update on the maintenance works and progress during the year.
3. Keith Ingham, Treasurer, circulated his report. In summary, we have just over £3,200 in the bank (at end February 2008). However, £400 for annual insurance is due to be paid shortly and ongoing maintenance throughout the remainder of the year will account for the remainder. Accordingly, it’s very important that we continue working to obtain all residents’ contributions still outstanding (currently £1,192). For the record, following up on the non-payers is a time-consuming task.
4. Despite a request for ‘enthusiastic volunteers’ there were no offers, so the existing Committee members were duly re-elected with office bearers remaining in post.
5. Basic maintenance works are ongoing and will become more frequent again during the late spring, summer and early autumn. However, the gardens seem to have remained much tidier, with fewer instances of littering etc. We believe this is due in part to the basic security measures (locked gates, repairs to fences) as well as to the fact that the gardens are obviously being looked after. Following installation of 2 new seats in the gardens last year the Committee received a donation from our fellow residents at 9 Crown Terrace, for which we would like to formally record our thanks. This donation contributed to the purchase of two additional seats.
6. Major works are required in the gardens. Tree and shrub roots have been the main problem, seriously damaging the retaining walls and railings over the years. An initial rough quote indicated costs in the region of £35,000+ (though additional quotes will have to be obtained for comparison). The work may have to be undertaken in stages, possibly over 5 – 10 years. The first step will be significant hard pruning of existing trees and shrubs. It was agreed that the annual contribution will have to be increased from £200 to £400 per house (or agreed equivalent) with effect from this year if we are to have any chance of accruing sufficient funding to have these works carried out. The current contribution level covers little more than the basic maintenance, safety, security and insurance costs. The Committee will continue to explore options re grants and funding and would welcome ideas/input from residents.
7. The foxes are still in residence, and would appear also to have taken over the grounds at the church. We have no ready solution, but would like to take this opportunity to warn those using/planning to use the Gardens that the cubs have caused some serious damage to the lawns. There are several small, very deep holes dug by the cubs and these might prove a bit of a hazard – they’re not always easily seen. We’ll try to address this as part of the ongoing maintenance, but please take care in the meantime.
8. General discussion under AOCB included: seeking legal advice regarding non-payment of annual contributions and ‘naming & shaming’ of non-payers; establishment of a CPGA website; option of standing orders/direct debits for payment of annual contributions.
Since the AGM, the Committee met to further discuss some of the issues raised. As you’ll see from the AGM notes, non-payment of contributions is a real concern, not least because it places an unfair burden on those who pay promptly and without complaint (for which, our thanks). Every year we should be bringing in almost £6,000. On average, we (all of those who pay, that is) are losing out to the tune of £1,000, courtesy of those not paying up.
This year, we’re still awaiting payment from some residents of the following properties:
68 Highburgh Road
70 Highburgh Road
76 Highburgh Road
84 Highburgh Road
1 Crown Terrace
2 Crown Terrace
5 Crown Terrace
17 Crown Terrace
The Orchid Pub Company
We’re aware that there may be a number of reasons, including administrative error (it’s not always easy finding out who owns a property, nor how to contact them) …….. and plain forgetfulness! Please, if you haven’t already done so, pay up now! Cheques should be made payable to CPGA and should be sent to:
Keith Ingham
CPGA Treasurer
6 Crown Terrace
Glasgow
G12 9HA
As per the AGM, from August 2008, the annual subscription will be increased to £400 per property (or agreed equivalent). Quite apart from what we’re losing on non-payment, there’s a real need to establish a fund for the works needing done. The new rate should enable us to bank approximately £6,000+ per year. Unless we increase the rate we will never be able to accrue enough to make a start, because current levels are only sufficient to enable basic standards to be maintained.
Please note that as soon as we have some quotes we will be looking to develop a forward plan (timescale obviously dependant upon cost, income, etc) – and we will seek opinions from residents before proceeding. In the meantime, we would welcome feedback, advice and information from you.
Please keep in touch with us, by whatever means suit you best. Just as a reminder, for the high-tech amongst you, you can obtain/share information via: crownpga@yahoo.co.uk …… and we now have a CPGA website (that doesn’t mean that we’ve mastered the art of updating it yet, but we’re working on it!). Please feel free to visit the site at:
http://crownpleasuregardens.blogspot.com
Does anyone have any photos of the gardens from yesteryear? It would be good to show the differences. Many thanks to fellow resident Ian Cochrane for his help (and patience) with the site.
The more traditional can write to us via:
Eleanor Atterson
68 Highburgh Road
Glasgow
G12 9EN
………….. or stop us in the street and talk to us!
We’ll continue to keep all residents informed of progress regularly, by newsletter and e-mail.
Regards,
CPGA Committee
Phyllis Hamilton
Eleanor Atterson
Barbara Atterson
Ray Stokes
Keith Ingham
Isabel/Bill Murray
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
AGM 2008 6.30pm Monday 3rd March 43 Hyndland Street (Parents)
- Apologies
- Previous AGM
- Chairman's report
- Treasurer's report
- Election of committee/office bearers
- What's next for the gardens?
- AOCB
Monday, March 06, 2006
New website
In a bid to help pass on information about our Pleasure Gardens, we've decided to set up this website. It will be used to pass on any new information as well as announcements about upcoming events.
Currently, this site is still under development but hopefully we'll add a custom design to reflect what this site is about, as well as a mailing list you can subscribe to so you can receive automatic updates.
For the technical minded among you, this site has a RSS feed which you can also subscribe you for automatic updates.
Currently, this site is still under development but hopefully we'll add a custom design to reflect what this site is about, as well as a mailing list you can subscribe to so you can receive automatic updates.
For the technical minded among you, this site has a RSS feed which you can also subscribe you for automatic updates.
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