Annual donations due

Hello residents and friends,

We are collecting annual donations for 2023 to cover the upkeep costs of the common areas of the estate that are the responsibility of all us residents. The bulk of the annual cost is grass cutting for all the estate common green areas.

As with previous years, we try to keep the cost to the absolute minimum. The accounts summary for the residents association is published on this site for transparency and visibility.

The suggested donation per household is €20 – unchanged from previous years despite the rapid rises in living & energy costs.

We can accept payment securely via Paypal or in person to a committee member. Please note that Paypal deducts a charge from the donation and this amount has increased. We have been forced to add a €1.50 handling charge per donation to cover that. Click the ‘Buy Now’ button to donate.

Thanks again for all your support from Ashefield Residents Association

2022 AGM of Ashefield Residents Association & Accounts

Reminder: the 2022 AGM for Ashefield Residents Association will be on Thursday next July 14th at 8pm. All residents, landlords, etc, are welcome. It will be held via Zoom:

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlfu6hrzwrEtPOAgu8JKwWhbIjJb-9AhKO

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda:

1. Presentation of the 2021 accounts

2. 2022 contribution towards the upkeep of the estate common areas is due

3. Discussion of the maintenance and remedial work plans for the current year 2022

4. Election of the New Committee for 2023

5. Discussion of the New Planning Applications in the Area

6. AOB

2021 Statement of Accounts for Ashefield Residents Association

Annual contributions towards the upkeep of common areas in Ashefield

Hello all, you can use this direct link to contribute towards the upkeep of the estate: paypal.me/ashefield

Many thanks to everyone who contribute – we publish the accounts of Ashefield Residents Association every year and review them in the AGM. Your valuable contribution goes towards the upkeep of estate common areas that are the responsibility of the residents e.g. grass cutting and general maintenance.

Proposed new entrance from Ashefield to 22-unit planned development

Westmeath Co. Co. is planning a 22 housing unit development in the area between Ashefield and St. Bridget’s Terrace. An access point to this is proposed from within Ashefield. A group of residents is planning to raise concerns with local representatives about this. A gathering is planned for 7pm tonight (Tues 31 May) at the proposed access point within the estate.

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Map showing the proposed entrance from Ashefield to the new 22-unit development that is in the planning stages

The deadline for submissions and observations is 4pm on Tues July 5th. Residents and other interested parties are encouraged to have their voices heard on this. You can submit your observations and comments to Westmeath Co. Co. consultation portal


Tree pruning in Ashefield

Hello all, the trees in Ashefield are on Westmeath County Council’s schedule for inspection, and where necessary, pruning. This work is expected to make a huge difference to areas in almost complete darkness due to streetlamps totally blocked by overgrown trees. Thanks to Cllr. Ken Glynn for the representation at council level about this.

More fly-tipping reported

More fly-tipping was reported in the laneway connecting Abbeylands and Ashefield. This extended into the common green area in Ashefield. This case was reported to Westmeath County Council. We encourage you to contact the Environment Department in the council directly if you spot further fly-tipping to help ensure a speedy response.

2021 AGM – Ashefield Residents Association

The annual general meeting of Ashefield Residents Association will be
held on Thursday 26 August, 2021. This meeting will be online via the Zoom platform and begins at 8pm. All residents and homeowners in Ashefield are invited to attend and contribute.

https://zoom.us/j/95298346199?pwd=VkFZaHMwR1AxcSt4MXR5K1drZkhSZz09

Meeting ID: 952 9834 6199

Passcode: Wr6Jrq


If you have problems accessing the meeting, contact info@165.227.235.101 or via the estate Facebook page

Agenda:

  1. Presentation of the 2019 & 2020 accounts (available on this website)
  2. 2021 contribution towards the upkeep of the estate common areas is due
  3. 2021/2022 Committee
  4. New development planning applications
  5. Any other business

Upkeep of estate common areas for 2021 and last year’s accounts

We hope you and all your family are healthy and are staying safe. As always, thank you for your support in 2020. A special thanks to those that have already paid their 2021 contributions both via PayPal or by giving directly to a committee member.

Donations collected annually from residents and landlords directly support the upkeep of common areas in the estate. The main expense incurred is the grass cutting in the common green areas

We will gratefully accept any contribution people can make so that we can continue the work of keeping the grass cut in the common green areas. In 2020 and previous years, we requested €20 per house and indeed some people have again paid this amount already this year. I am sure you will agree that having these green areas available for the children to play in has been a big help in recent times.

Cutting the grass in the common area and other minor expenses cost approximately €1,380 in 2020; the accounts for 2020 are available below for your review.

Contributions may be made securely via the PayPal link on this website or directly to any committee member.

Thanks once again for your support in 2020. We will follow up regarding plans for an AGM in 2021.

Kind Regards

Joe Gettings -Chairperson Ashefield Residents Association