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You will find here, and more particularly in the Members section, information and news we hope you'll find useful. Whether you're a leaseholder or renting, we all have a part to play in keeping Malford Court a lovely place to live, so some gentle reminders too.

Thanks first to those of you who attended the Annual General Meeting in August. If any leaseholder would like a copy of the Minutes, please contact us.

Safety and security is important to us all. In the Neighbourhood Watch Page, you will find the latest Autumn/Winter 2024-25 edition of the Newsletter. Police advice and materials can be found in the Members section, including the Met Police 2023 Annual Report on Vehicle Crime and Vehicle Theft and the Police Operation Moberly August 2024 report showing positive reductions in vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles.

While Malford Court is a safe place, there was recently an unfortunate incident of a daytime robbery of a vulnerable resident at her door (no serious physical harm, thank goodness). Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and never allow into your block via the buzzer entry system anyone you don't know.

We have a new property manager Adam and are working with him to progress a range of matters. We have been reviewing safety and security at Malford Court in recent months, including lighting and CCTV (though neither was in issue in the above case), and we have already made material noticeable improvements where required, including PIR lighting across the courtyard garden.

Other current headline news involves (1) parking enforcement (at no material cost) and (2) the recent wall collapse adjacent to Bressey Grove:

- The wall collapse resulted from weather conditions and steps are now in hand for this to be re-built.

- The yellow lines around Malford Court, and new signage, make clear that no parking is allowed in these areas and will now be enforced, to help protect the soft verges from unsightly vehicle damage.

Parking in front of the garages and near the courtyard garden entrance is also prohibited, with No Parking signs outside the garages; and signs at all entrances that No Delivery Vehicles (that also cause damage) are allowed inside.

Please always park considerately and never park on the grass, or in front of gates/bollards required for access by the Emergency Services. Do not park on, or drive over, kerbs and the flower beds, causing damage. If you can't park in the block, annual street parking permits cost £25 from Redbridge Council. It's also free to park outside evenings and weekends.

No resident is permitted to leave personal items in communal areas, and any items will be removed. There is a specific prohibition on e-scooters being kept in flats (and communal areas), as their batteries can be a serious fire risk.

Please be considerate with rubbish disposal. Never leave bags contaminated with foodstuff on the floor where foxes, rats and other vermin are attracted and cause such a mess! Flatten your recyclable boxes too please. And remember that large items can be disposed of only by prior collection arrangement with Redbridge Council: otherwise, this is fly-tipping and an offence (and you'll be charged for its removal).

Our gardens and grounds (a work in progress but starting to look better) are there for residents of all ages to enjoy. Chairs/garden furniture are for everyone to use and must not be removed. Benches must not be left on the grass but returned to the harder path area when finished. No swinging on, or from, the trees please. Parties are not allowed, nor unsupervised ball games, and storing or leaving any personal items, including bikes, BBQs and toys. Any items left there may be disposed of. BBQs are allowed on the hard surface areas only but not the grass. NO DOGS AT ALL IN THE COURTYARD PLEASE! And no dog-fouling anywhere, of course.