by Ray George I have been editing the HCERA quarterly newsletter since the early days of the residents association. Clearly this cannot go on for ever. I am now looking for someone…
Author: The Editor
MAKING HOMES FIT FOR THE FUTURE
by Angela Cotton Historic homes were far and away the most popular for visitors during Southampton’s Green Open Homes Week last month. Householders were able to show how they had improved insulation…
KEEP OFF THE GRASS
Please do not park on the grass verges. It does not take long for all the grass to disappear. As the freeholder of the land, HCEL is trying to find out from…
A WALK ROUND THE ESTATE
On 2nd October, the Directors of HCEL had a walk round with Jon Willetts, the City Council’s Historic Environment Officer. Roof tiles, windows, bricks and solar panels were on his agenda. Jon…
HCERA AGM
The HCERA AGM will be held on Tuesday 7th October. Refreshments will be served from 7.15pm. Notices will be sent out at least 2 weeks in advance. The meeting may appoint a…
THE SUMMER PARTY
The party on 12th July was held during a heatwave. There was trepidation about how intolerable the heat would be. The shade afforded by the large tree in the SW corner was…
LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF HCEL
by David O’Connor, Director Herbert Collins Estates Limited (HCEL) is the freehold owner of land within the Ethelburt Avenue (Bassett Green Estate) Conservation Area. It deals with the long lease properties of…
WELCOME AND DEPARTURE
The directors have appointed Debbie Smith, who lives in Bassett Green Road, to be a director of HCEL. Sadly, John Green has now retired. He spoke on behalf of the Company at…
CONSULTEE
If you look at the Planning Public Access website, you will find under the heading “Consultee Comments” among the councillors for this ward is Herbert Collins Estates Resident Association. This association is…