This petition is for the residents of Buckshaw Village to review the services provided by RMG to Buckshaw village and the services of other facilities management companies with the view of selecting the best facilities management company with regards to cost and service provided.
Residents of Buckshaw village pay a nominal fee every year to RMG and seem to have no say in how or why their money is spent in the way it is. Some will agree that RMG are doing a good job and that the majority of the village is kept in good order, but are they doing the best job at the best price. Are they continually reviewing costs of contractors to ensure that the collected fees are being spent in the most efficient way? Are they taking steps to generate feedback from the residents to ensure that the quality of service delivered is satisfactory? Are they listening to the residents about what THEY want?
There are approximately 2500 homes on buckshaw village so there would need to be in excess of 1250 signatures on the petition to move forward so please share this petition with your fellow residents.
Once a successful number of signatures has been recived, RMG will be contacted to inform them of the petition and offer them the opportunity to attend a meeting with the residents to answer any and all questions that the residents of Buckshaw Village may have. During this meeting, two other facilities management companies should also be invited to show the residents what they may offer in terms of quality of service and cost for the maintenance and upkeep of the village. It should then be down to residents to decide who should continue managing the facilities of Buckshaw Village.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
We are approaching 250 signatures. Get your neighbors to click the link now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2016
151 Comments
I agree there should be a review for general upkeep of areas as RMG state they are not responsible for certain areas and have said it is builders responsibility i.e. Cutting grass verges / removing litter - builders only cut occasionally
Explain this RMG - 2013 - Service Charge (annual) - £ 321.06 2014 - Service Charge (annual) - £ 431.96 (increase of 34.54% on 2013) 2015 - Service Charge (annual) - £ 444.20 (increase of 2.83% on 2014 Outrageous!!!!
RMG are charging us ground rent but a lot of Buckshaw has been adopted back by the council so we are paying double for a poor service. When the floods occurred, where were RMG to support the community! they can't even keep the roundabouts nice and tidy!
I don't necessarily rate RMG but that opinion may be unjustified as I've personally nothing to measure it against. This should be put up to tender every year to make sure the residents are getting the best service and value for the money they pay.
I'd like to understand how they have come to the decision to 'retain' nearly £300,000 in surplus funds (over £100 per household), yet still ask us for more. If it wasn't spent, then it wasn't needed and should be returned.
Charges gone through the roof. More açcountability needed
I pay £260+ and just been hit with an extra £65 because of their cock up! Definitely not a reputable company. I live in a terrace and pay double of the amount for a detached just because I’m attached to a flat?? No extras just more money? It’s daylight robbery!
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This petition is for the residents of Buckshaw Village to review the services provided by RMG to Buckshaw village and the services of other facilities management companies with the view of selecting the best facilities management company with regards to cost and service provided.
Residents of Buckshaw village pay a nominal fee every year to RMG and seem to have no say in how or why their money is spent in the way it is. Some will agree that RMG are doing a good job and that the majority of the village is kept in good order, but are they doing the best job at the best price. Are they continually reviewing costs of contractors to ensure that the collected fees are being spent in the most efficient way? Are they taking steps to generate feedback from the residents to ensure that the quality of service delivered is satisfactory? Are they listening to the residents about what THEY want?
There are approximately 2500 homes on buckshaw village so there would need to be in excess of 1250 signatures on the petition to move forward so please share this petition with your fellow residents.
Once a successful number of signatures has been recived, RMG will be contacted to inform them of the petition and offer them the opportunity to attend a meeting with the residents to answer any and all questions that the residents of Buckshaw Village may have. During this meeting, two other facilities management companies should also be invited to show the residents what they may offer in terms of quality of service and cost for the maintenance and upkeep of the village. It should then be down to residents to decide who should continue managing the facilities of Buckshaw Village.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
We are approaching 250 signatures. Get your neighbors to click the link now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2016
151 Comments
I agree with the comments to date. RMG are not supplying good value for money. The more properties built should mean reduced fees. Parking is horrendous on Main Street. Maintenance is not carried out until a protest is made. They need competition from other companies.
I agree there should be a review for general upkeep of areas as RMG state they are not responsible for certain areas and have said it is builders responsibility i.e. Cutting grass verges / removing litter - builders only cut occasionally
Explain this RMG - 2013 - Service Charge (annual) - £ 321.06 2014 - Service Charge (annual) - £ 431.96 (increase of 34.54% on 2013) 2015 - Service Charge (annual) - £ 444.20 (increase of 2.83% on 2014 Outrageous!!!!
RMG are charging us ground rent but a lot of Buckshaw has been adopted back by the council so we are paying double for a poor service. When the floods occurred, where were RMG to support the community! they can't even keep the roundabouts nice and tidy!
I don't necessarily rate RMG but that opinion may be unjustified as I've personally nothing to measure it against. This should be put up to tender every year to make sure the residents are getting the best service and value for the money they pay.
I'd like to understand how they have come to the decision to 'retain' nearly £300,000 in surplus funds (over £100 per household), yet still ask us for more. If it wasn't spent, then it wasn't needed and should be returned.
Charges gone through the roof. More açcountability needed
I pay £260+ and just been hit with an extra £65 because of their cock up! Definitely not a reputable company. I live in a terrace and pay double of the amount for a detached just because I’m attached to a flat?? No extras just more money? It’s daylight robbery!
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I agree with the comments to date. RMG are not supplying good value for money. The more properties built should mean reduced fees. Parking is horrendous on Main Street. Maintenance is not carried out until a protest is made. They need competition from other companies.