In fact as the economic crisis worsens the urgency to address this issue has increased. Many residents object to paying the charge as a matter of principle. Now with rising taxes, pay cuts and job losses many more cannot afford to pay! This issue is a time bomb waiting to explode. It is an absolute disgrace that the government has failed despite promises to bring forward legislation to deal with this injustice.  

Prior to Christmas we began a survey of Drynam Hall residents on their attitude to the management company presently and into the future. 

The door to door survey from October / November was halted in the run up to Christmas due to a mixture on dark evenings, weather conditions and scarce time availability from volunteers.  

Now in order to expedite the completion of the survey a print out of the questions is available on the reverse of this leaflet. We are asking you to please take the time to complete it and drop it back to the address at the bottom without delay. 

On completion of the survey a presentation of its finding will be made at a local meeting and a way forward will be discussed. It is hoped that a steering committee formed from local residents opposed to the management charges will take the campaign to the next level. 

At the 40% mark, the overwhelming majority of respondents seek the removal of the current management company and the taking in charge of the estate by the local authority where central taxation will fund services currently covered by estate management fees. This would bring the tax burden of residents in Drynam hall into line with that of the rest of the country, avoiding paying twice for one service and bringing equity to the situation. 

[text of leaflet accompanying Survey Sheet dropped in Drynam Hall 13/03/2009]