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News

  • Parking

    Parking

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A quick, gentle heads‑up: if things look a little fuller in the parking areas this week, it’s because we have two resident funerals, o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 26
  • Steve Cherelle Live

    Steve Cherelle Live

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Friday 22 May, doors open at 7.30pm Steve is a versatile all-rounder. He both sings and plays the guitar, covering a wide range of genres i...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Apr 26
  • Ken Little

    Ken Little

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    To those wishing to pay their respects to Ken Little: The family will be gathering in the club from midday on Monday, April 27th. All Dunton...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Apr 26
  • Buy tickets online

    Buy tickets online

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We just wanted to clarify how ticketing will work for events going forward. The next paid event is the Karaoke Night, and it’s also o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Apr 26
  • 375 new homes approved

    375 new homes approved

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re sorry to let you know that at tonight’s Basildon planning committee meeting, the application for 375 homes alongside our s...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Apr 26
  • Karaoke Night Now On Sale

    Karaoke Night Now On Sale

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Gary & James host a fun‑filled evening of karaoke classics on Friday 15 May - Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £5 each. To make things...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 26
  • Office Opening Hours W/C 20/4/26

    Office Opening Hours W/C 20/4/26

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Office open Wednesday and Thursday this week. At all other times please EMAIL: [email protected] Call: 07502 511942 Regency A...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • Dates for your diary – May

    Dates for your diary – May

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎯 Friday 1 May – Quiz Night 🎤 Friday 15 May – Karaoke Night 🎸 Friday 22 May – Live Music with Steve Cherelle

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • 375 New Homes

    375 New Homes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The proposal for a 375‑home development next to our site has now been scheduled for planning committee next week. The timing is certainly in...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • Hall Reopening

    Hall Reopening

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re pleased to confirm that the hall repairs are now complete, so everything is back to normal. Thanks to Regency for working with...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • AGM Election & Results

    AGM Election & Results

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We counted the votes for our AGM this morning. Two committee members were there to count them. We also asked our resident Joy Darch to help ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Apr 26
  • Communal Bins

    Communal Bins

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The issue we hear about more than anything else on this site is people putting the wrong waste in the communal bins. The office has sent p...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 26
  • Why You’ve Suddenly Got Two Electricity Bills (No, It’s Not Just You)

    Why You’ve Suddenly Got Two Electricity Bills (No, It’s Not Just You)

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’re getting lots of questions about the same issue so we’re sharing a clear explanation here to keep everything tidy and in o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Apr 26
  • Committee Votes 2026

    Committee Votes 2026

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A few weeks ago, we delivered letters to every door regarding the committee elections for the coming year. With only 24 hours left to cast y...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 31 Mar 26
  • Art Class

    Art Class

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Quick update on art class! Tony’s schedule is a bit of a juggle lately, so it’s hard for him to book far ahead, but he’s g...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 26
  • What’s On This April at the Club 🌸

    What’s On This April at the Club 🌸

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Friday 10th: Quiz Night 📝 Test your knowledge with the dynamic duo, Kev and Sheila. Friday 17th: Bee Gees Tribute 🕺 Night Fever is hittin...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 26
  • Proposed new homes

    Proposed new homes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We’ve done a walkaround with the new site manager to point out the problems with those 3 proposed houses and the new bin store locatio...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 26
  • 3 new units and relocated bin store

    3 new units and relocated bin store

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Hi Everyone, You’ve likely all received the letter from Regency regarding the proposals for new homes and the relocation of the bin s...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 19 Mar 26
  • Contacting the office

    Contacting the office

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please remember to report all day to day issues directly to the management team rather than to the RA or on here. This includes things lik...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 13 Mar 26
  • 2026 AGM

    2026 AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We need to hold our AGM this month, but realistically the hall won’t be back in use in time. So, in true “make it work” ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 26
  • New Gates Upgrade

    New Gates Upgrade

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a quick reminder to drop your car registration details into the office. You don’t need a special form — just write your...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 11 Mar 26
  • Pet Free Again

    Pet Free Again

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Dear Residents, As many of you will know, Regency recently consulted on a new set of park rules. One proposal in particular caused signific...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 26
  • New Gates Upgrade

    New Gates Upgrade

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We met with Regency today to discuss a nice upgrade to the gates: Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). Instead of fumbling with fobs...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 26
  • Psychic Night

    Psychic Night

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The RA is in talks with a psychic group, trying to organise a night in the club one Monday at 7.30pm. Let us know if you're intersted.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 26
  • Office Closed 24/2

    Office Closed 24/2

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Unfortunately, the office will be closed today, Tuesday 24 February, due to staff illness. If there’s anything we can help with in the...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 24 Feb 26
  • Pitch Fees - why are we getting any increase?

    Pitch Fees - why are we getting any increase?

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    I just want to explain this properly, so it’s getting its own post. A lot of people have asked why we’re getting any pitch‑fee ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Cockney Night

    Cockney Night

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    This event on Saturday 28 February is now sold out

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • New Lighting

    New Lighting

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a heads‑up that contractors will be on site this week carrying out repairs to the broken lights and installing new ones.

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Knit & Natter 🧶 + Special Craft Feature ✂️

    Knit & Natter 🧶 + Special Craft Feature ✂️

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    This Thursday 26th February from 1pm – 4pm It’s the usual Knit & Natter with Sheila 🧶💬, but there's a special added f...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Cheaper Lecky Bills

    Cheaper Lecky Bills

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Good news. Regency have negotiated a new electricity rate, dropping from about 26p per unit to around 22p. It will be backdated to October 2...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Feb 26
  • Staff Update

    Staff Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A New Chapter for Our Park Many of you will remember that Regency took over the running of the park two years ago to help get things back on...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 15 Feb 26
  • Letter about new Pylons

    Letter about new Pylons

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Some homes will be receiving letters from the National Grid. If you get one please please don't ignore them. The proposed route for the...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 26
  • Regency Update

    Regency Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Update on Regency: What You Need to Know You likely received an email from Regency today. Since business jargon can be confusing, here is a...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • Hall update

    Hall update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The hall roof inspection wasn’t the result we were hoping for. That does mean the hall will be closed a little longer than expected - ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • Thank you

    Thank you

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A big thank you to the resident who surprised the RA with a box of chocolates and some lovely words of appreciation - not just for what we d...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • New Membership fees

    New Membership fees

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Proposal for Annual Membership Fee At our next AGM, we will be voting to introduce a nominal membership charge of around £5 per year....

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 12 Feb 26
  • Cancer Fundraising Day

    Cancer Fundraising Day

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Date for your diary This year’s charity fundraiser - usually in support of breast cancer - will be raising money for Ovarian Cancer. ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 3 Feb 26
  • Site Changes

    Site Changes

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We know many of you have been asking about staffing on site, especially with the rumours that tend to circulate, so we hope this update help...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 29 Jan 26
  • Rugby Six Nations

    Rugby Six Nations

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    England v Wales in the Six Nations kicks off at 16:40 on Saturday 7 February. If you’d like us to open the club to show the match, dro...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 28 Jan 26
  • Bill Payments

    Bill Payments

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The card payment machine in the office is waiting for repair/replacement so to save you a wasted trip, please pay your bill over the phone o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 23 Jan 26
  • New Unit arriving

    New Unit arriving

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just to confirm, the new unit for 48 Dunton is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday 28th January, so please keep that in mind if you’ll be...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 20 Jan 26
  • Next event in the club

    Next event in the club

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    🎉 Next Event at the Club!🎉 Our Pub Night is coming up on Saturday 24 January 🕖Doors open at 7pm 🎯 This month’s lineup - ⏰ 7:50&...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • AGM

    AGM

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    AGM This year’s AGM will take place on Monday 30 March 2026. The AGM is where members vote for the committee for the next 12 months. ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • VISTRY HOMES DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE

    VISTRY HOMES DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    A few months ago, the RA Committee met with Vistry Homes regarding their proposed development around our site. We formally objected through ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • BIN AREAS

    BIN AREAS

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    We are often told the black bins fill up too quickly. In reality, there would be plenty of space if recycling wasn’t being placed in t...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 14 Jan 26
  • FloGas delivery days

    FloGas delivery days

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    FLO have confirmed a more streamlined system going forward. Gas for Dunton will now be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 5 Jan 26
  • Site Rules Consultation Update

    Site Rules Consultation Update

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Just a quick update for everyone following the recent consultation on the proposed site rules. Regency issued their consultation response o...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 2 Jan 26
  • Gas Bottles Warning

    Gas Bottles Warning

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Please be aware that depending on who delivers your gas bottles, some drivers have been leaving the valves closed. If that happens, when you...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 2 Jan 26
  • Bin Stores

    Bin Stores

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    The bin store on Back Orchard has now been closed. The bins have been moved to other stores, but this is only temporary until they’re ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 1 Jan 26
  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    Brentwood, Essex
    Article by: James (Secretary)

    Merry Christmas from all of the Dunton Park Committee crew and thanks for your continued support. 🎅 Sharon 🎄 James ❄️ Sheila H ⛄ Sheila ...

    Dunton Park Residents' Association   |  
    Posted: 25 Dec 25