News on the Mews 2010

With a property of this age, problems do occur from time to time. Connaught Mews being a grade II listed building does sometimes require maintenance. We aim to ensure that problems are dealt with as quickly as possible before they get out of hand. Please let us know as soon as possible if you find a problem. Click here for contact details of Redwood Estates.

News from past years is also still available: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

January 2010
Week ending 03/01/2010	The intercom at Lantern House has been fixed, as the speaker box was faulty. A drain at the front of Lantern House was cleared today which was blocked with fat. The drains on the Mews are narrow and are easily blocked. Please do not put fat and other solids down the drains. The door closer at the back of Artillery was not closing properly but has now been adjusted. For security the telephone number for the mail electronic gate was changed 4th Jan. If you have any problems please contact Redwood Estates but you will need to demonstrate that you are a resident.
Week ending 10/01/2010	We have ordered more salt, however there are shortages at the moment as Greenwich Council has bought up most of the available supplies in the area. We hope to take delivery this week of a mini salt spreader which will speed up putting salt down on the paths. The service charge letters will be sent out shortly. There has been a slight delay while we investigate the possibility of allowing the service charge to be paid in more than one instalment. Please ensure that all doors are closed and locked when you leave a building.
Week ending 17/01/2010	A repair has been made to resolve a leak from the roof at Nightingale House. Supply & fit new waste pipe & fittings to the rear of Nightingale House to replace the old pipe which had cracked. Supply & fit new carpet strips for Artillery and Lantern Houses. The door closer to rear of Artillery House is not always closing the door. Please ensure you close the door behind you.
Week ending 24/01/2010	A leaf guard has been made for a drain at the lower level of the front of Lantern House. Failed lights in the hallways of Lantern and Nightingale house have been reported to Redwood Estates. There have been reports that the pedestrian gates are not being kept locked at all times. For security all gates and doors must be closed behind you. A folding chair has been left in the bin area at the back of Artillery House. Please put everything in the bins otherwise it will not be removed.
Week ending 31/01/2010	The service charge letters are now being finalised. Further work has been done to the rear door of Artillery House that was not closeing properly. A car has been removed from the car park. The light at the main pedestrian gate is fixed
Febuary 2010
Week ending 07/02/2010	The service charge letters have now been sent. A problem with the pedestrian gate light bulb is being investigated as a new bulb was put in only last week. There have been changes to the bus routes through Woolwich with serveral bus routes now going down Grand Depot Road: Transport for London. Please park motor bikes in the car parking bays and not near to the blocks, as this can obstruct the road and can be a nuisance to other residents. Some wood chip has been put down in the flower beds to help suppress weeds.
Week ending 14/02/2010	We have finally received a letter from the Police which the insurance company needs regarding the whole in the wall. The two small planters have been moved from main electronic gate to Grand Depot Road pedestrian gate. Various light bulbs have been replace and a new light sensor fitted in the hall of Nightingale House. Various items have been removed from behind the Nightingale House bin area. The rear door of Artillery House has been adjusted as it had become warped and was not closing properly.
Week ending 21/02/2010	The pedestrian gate light has a new transformer fitted as bulbs kept failing. We are waiting for further quotes before work can begin on the hole in the wall. The entrance carpets are all shampooed as they had become stained by salt etc in the snowy weather. Some electrical cable attached to the wall in Nightingale House hall has been recessed into the plaster and an access hole made in the wall repaired.
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Current Task List Summary
	Further tree works Painting of railings Resurface the tennis court Path to the tennis court Repairs to the guttering

If there is anything that you have noticed that you would like us to look into that is not on the list, please do get in contact with us and let us know.

Site last updated : 19^th Febuary 2010.
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