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Autumn Update Newsletter 2020

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During the Covid-19 pandemic we have been able to continue to carry out work on the estate with tree trimming, grass cutting and the painting schedule was completed. Committee meetings have had to take place via Zoom. We have also completed the new Bin Store 4 area on the private road and tree trimming is due to take place shortly along the full length of the private road.

Recycling and Bin Waste

We have seen an increase in the misuse of the bin stores and contamination of the recycling bins. The bin stores are for household waste and recycling only. Please never leave any items of waste on the ground or next to the bins as the Council Collection will NOT collect this. You MUST take larger items to the local recycling centre.

Above photo: The New Bin Store 4 on the private road

Important Rules when using the Bins

The PAPER recycling bins should only contain paper and magazines, NOT cardboard or plastic bags!

The MIXED recycling bins should only contain recyclable waste which is specified on the notice displayed on the front of the bin. You should NOT put polystyrene, plastic bags, plastic film wrap, crisp packets etc into the mixed recycling bins as this contaminates it. Please compact cardboard boxes. Please leave the bin area in a clean and tidy condition.

We are aware of the main offenders of this as they are leaving address labels on the items they leave in the incorrect bins. Unfortunately if this continues we will be forced to pass these details on to East Herts Council as they have previously complained to us about the regular contamination issues they encounter.Rotary Washing Line Users – Please remember to collapse your rotary lines and put a cover on it when not in use to help keep the estate looking tidy.

What you can put in the blue mixed recycling bins:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Aluminium foil
  • Biscuit tins
  • Butter tubs
  • Cardboard (no sticky tape or labels)
  • Cartons
  • Cereal boxes
  • Drink cans
  • Egg cartons – cardboard
  • Egg cartons – plastic
  • Foil
  • Food tins
  • Fruit punnets
  • Glass – bottles and jars
  • Ice-cream containers
  • Jars
  • Kitchen roll tubes
  • Margarine tubs
  • Microwave meal trays
  • Milk bottles – plastic
  • Plastic bottles – put the lids in separately
  • Plastic plant/flower pots
  • Plastic sweet containers/tubs
  • Plastic food trays
  • Tetra Packs
  • Tin Foil
  • Toilet roll tubes
  • Toothpaste tubes
  • Washing powder boxes
  • Yoghurt pots

What you can put in your paper recycling:

Please only put the following items in the blue paper recycling bins:

  • Brochures
  • Catalogues
  • Directories
  • Envelopes – white only (please remove plastic windows)
  • Junk mail
  • Magazines/ Newspapers
  • Shredded paper
  • Yellow Pages

What you should NOT put in any of the blue bins:

  • Caddy liners without the seedling logo
  • Cardboard with sticky tape/labels
  • Carpet
  • Cat Litter
  • Household waste
  • Plant post and planters
  • Polystyrene
  • Soft Plastics such as carrier bags
  • Soil
  • Turf

*Please note that you shouldn’t put soft plastic in your blue lidded bin, this should be placed in your black bin.*

Some examples of soft plastic include:

  • all plastic carrier bags from supermarkets and shops
  • black bags and plastic liners
  • food bags e.g. cereal packets, vegetable/fruit/bread bags etc
  • film plastic packaging on food punnets and meat trays
  • cling film/shrink wrap
  • film wrap on magazines, postal packaging etc

Contact Us

If you would like to contact us about any issues mentioned above or for any other reason, please email us using: help@leatclose.org.uk and to prevent emails from me being accidentally filtered into your Junk Mail folder please add this email to your Safe Senders list.

New bin area – building work to start on Monday 13th July 2020

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A quick message to all residents in Blocks 1 & 2 – Flat numbers: [15-16], [11-12-13-14] (see map) that building work on the construction of the new bin area (bin store 4), will be taking place from Monday 13th July 2020 (weather permitting) as promised. The new location is more accessible to residents and also the bin collectors.

We will cone off a couple of parking spaces for materials etc the weekend before. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

Please respect social distancing with all contractors as they need to stay fit and healthy to continue to work.

Additional Update

The drainage health check has been completed and the report has highlighted a few areas which need some urgent attention to prevent expensive damage occurring and we are prioritising this within the maintenance plan budget.

Many thanks, Leat Close Management Association Ltd

Sawbridgeworth Neighbourhood Watch Update June 2020

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Theft from Motor Vehicle and Vehicle interference

The incidents took place in High Wych and Falconers Park.

Please be advised that we have seen a slight increase in vehicle crime over the last few days. Please remove all valubles from your vehicles and tools if possible.

Off road motor bikes and Mini Moto’s

We had an increase in calls regarding issues of Anti Social Behaviour around the use of motor bikes and mini moto’s.

Locations  mentioned are the back of The Crest towards Rivers Hospital and also Bullfields. Please let us know who they are as we would love to issue them with a Section 59.

Police Contact Advice

Telephone 999 in an emergency where there is a danger to life or a crime is in progress. Telephone 101 for non-emergencies where police attendance is required, to report a crime or to report any other incidents. Calls to 101 have a fixed cost of 15p per call. Alternatively, visit www.herts.police.uk/contact to report a non-emergency crime online or chat to a police operator live via our web chat service. If you are calling about the above, please tell us that you are responding to a message from OWL Neighbourhood Watch.

Maintenance work to begin on Friday 12th June 2020

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A quick message to all residents in Blocks 10 & 11 – Flat numbers: [33-34-35-36], [37-38-39-40] that maintenance as part of the 5 year schedule (see schedule here) is taking place from Friday 12th June 2020 (weather permitting). The scaffolding is planned to go up on Tuesday 16th and decorating will begin shortly after. This maintenance was originally due to take place in March/April but due to Covid-19 restrictions had to be put on hold. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please respect social distancing with all contractors as they need to stay fit and healthy to continue to work.

Other recent activity

A conifer tree outside block 9 – Flat numbers: [29-30-31-32] unfortunately had to be removed due to roots damaging the car park of garage court 4. We are in the process of sourcing for a replacement tree with less invasive roots.

A new bin area is being constructed near block 1 & 2 – Flat numbers: [15-16], [11-12-13-14] to replace the old bin store 4. We have been in discussion with the residents to ensure the location new will be more accessible to residents and also the bin collectors.

Flower beds, garden edges are looking lovely around the estate and we really appreciate the residents involved in looking after and maintaining these areas using their own time and their own funds. If you are making any gardening improvements around the estate please keep us involved as we will guide you in what you can and cannot do.

The drainage health check has been undertaken the last few days and we will have the report shortly.

Many thanks, Leat Close Management Association Ltd