Elizabeth Gardens – Hall Road

FAQs

We hope this page offers helpful information. If there is anything you would like to know about of feel would be useful to residents, please use the contact form to let us know, or email elizabethgardenshallroad@gmail.com

KEY WORDS

HALL ROAD (ROCHFORD)
MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED

Also referenced as HRMCo		The company that was set up by Bellway in 2015 to take on the long-term responsibility of managing the public areas on the estate.

It is a legal requirement for this HRMCo to be in place.
DIRECTORSThe appointed directors of HRMCo as voted in, who make decisions and work with and on behalf of residents – for the better of the estate.

This non-salaried, legally required role must exist. As decision-makers, they
determine which contractors we use and, through meetings and votes,
decide how money is spent, and which community issues are prioritised.
PODCurrent Management Company appointed by Bellway to carry out the day-to day work of running the estate and current secretary of the HRMCo
BELLWAYBuilders of the estate, still currently sorting areas of the estate, and current directors of the HRMCo
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How is the estate currently managed?

As Rochford District Council chose not to adopt the public open spaces (e.g. grassed areas, paths and parks), they must be managed and paid for seperately by residents.

POD is the company that collects service charges from us to manage these public areas through various third party contractors (like CPC).

Bellway are also currently still involved for areas that have not been handed over HRMCo.

WHAT DOES THE HRMCo DO?

The Management Company doesn’t manage anything directly — instead, it appoints others to do that.

It is why it is so important the right people are directors of the management company (currently Bellway).

WHO IS PART OF THE HRMCo?

There are 2 roles recognised by Companies House:

Members
Once you’ve bought a property, you need to register as a member via POD. You can request this by emailing support@podmanagement.co.uk and it is important to do so, as only as a member can you vote on an official estate business. It is worth noting one seat is reserved for CHP as a member.

Directors
The Directors (Directorship) have decision-making powers and are voted in annually at an AGM. To see who is currently your Directors visit our Meet The Directors on our contact page.

WHAT IF YOU RENT?

As leashold and Housing Assosiation you fall under CHP and the one reserved seat they hold.

However, although you cannot be part of the HMRCo Directorship, you can form a Resident’s Association to be formally recognised by CHP.

The HMRCo Directorship should also work with this association to make sure our community is fully inclusive and represented.