About us
The Givons Grove Estate Limited (GGEL) was originally incorporated to acquire the common assets (roads, verges and covenants) relating to the estate. The company now manages and maintains these assets through its key objectives:
1. To maintain the environment of the
estate (being the roads, verges, trees, drainage, common areas) in keeping
with the established nature of the estate
2. To apply reasonable safety measures to protect the
residents and visitors to the estate (e.g. road signage, tree management,
neighbourhood watch)
3. To improve the estate in specific areas where
there is a clear wish and mandate from the majority of shareholders
4. To represent the interests of the company and the
shareholders with local authorities and institutions including planning
applications and wider environmental matters
5. To promote a community spirit and overall
awareness of matters of common interest through newsletters, circulars and
social activities
In carrying outs its duties, GGEL raises funds to pay for fees and costs incurred in maintaining the estate. It has the authority to enter into arrangements with any government or authority that may be conducive to the attainment of the company’s objectives.
The company actively seeks and encourages individuals and local communities to take responsibility and action in achieving the strategic aims within the broad framework offered by the company and its board.
Newsletters are produced biannually - contributions from residents are welcomed including, for example, advertisements for local arts and crafts.
The board will take views and opinions from all
residents whether shareholders or not in forming its plans and will seek
formal approval from the shareholders once a year for plans and
budgets related to the last year, the forthcoming year and the longer term.
It will set a subscription level in line with these budgets that will ensure
financial solvency and gain formal approval of the shareholders at the AGM.
The board will endeavour to build consensus on major
issues with residents and shareholders through discussion, debate and
consultation. It will be judicious in the use of its legal standing in
ensuring compliance to fulfil its obligations under the Memorandum of
Articles and in pursuit of the strategic aims.
