On behalf of Blackfriars (Shrewsbury) Limited we would like to welcome you to Blackfriars and hope that you enjoy living here.

The Directors are appointed by the shareholders of Blackfriars who all own properties in the complex. It is their duty to manage the property (in conjunction with the Managing Agents)
on behalf of the shareholders.

At the bottom of this page you will see a link which will take you to a list of suggested contacts for services that you may find useful ranging from plumbers to computers!
       
The resident Directors are as follows:

Apartment

Brian Rennie (Chairman) 30
Eddie Clitheroe 12
Cameron Winkworth 16
Wilf Brewin 19

Should you feel that we could be of any help to you, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us or contact Eddie Clitheroe – 07973 257 028 – at reasonable hours or email us here

The Managing Agents are Messrs Pooks
of 26 Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RE, the manager responsible being Hugh Carter.

On this page we endeavour to set out information and guidance to make living here as pleasant an experience as possible, some items of which may be embodied in your Lease or Tenancy Agreement.

Many newcomers to Blackfriars have not previously lived in a multi-occupied property. If this is the case you may find the following helpful in order to avoid unnecessary conflict with neighbours:-

1) Noise
Particularly in the evening, at night and early morning, please do not make noise that can be heard outside of your apartment e.g. TVs, music, washing machines, banging of doors, parties etc.

2) Bicycles
Bicycles must not be stored in common areas. A bicycle shed has been provided at the rear of Upper Blackfriars and is accessed through the gate on St. Mary’s Water Lane. The number of the gate lock can be obtained from Brian or Eddie. Bicycles are stored there at owner’s risk.

3) Parking
Unless you have a parking space or garage as part of your apartment there is no parking on the site. By prior arrangement with a parking space owner, parking may be obtained for visitors.
When parking your car please be sure that your vehicle does not overlap your space in any way. Having vehicles parked on the roadway behind your vehicle cannot be permitted as it makes it difficult to park and manoeuvre vehicles in spaces opposite. Parking is for private vehicles only i.e. not commercial vehicles.
Please note that parking on the street outside the complex leaves you liable to a parking ticket. There is also a clamping system in operation which can be operated at the discretion of the parking space owner. If you do park in someone else’s space please leave a note on your windscreen of where you can be contacted. This could avoid you being clamped. A car parking windscreen sticker can be obtained from Brian (one per apartment). Camper Vans are not permitted to park overnight at Blackfriars.

 

4) Pets
No animals or birds are permitted at any time in Apartments (with the exception of Guide Dogs).

5) Balconies
Storing items other than garden furniture and plants on balconies or drying of washing is not permitted.

6) Common Areas
The common areas are cleaned by outside contractors and therefore must be kept clear at all times. It is not permitted to store items such as bicycles, push chairs etc. in common areas.

7) Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms are fitted in all apartments. In your own interests please test them regularly.

8) Damage to Third Party’s Property
Please make sure that your insurance covers you for damage to third party property caused by malfunction of washing machines, dishwashers, burst pipes etc. as such damage will be your responsibility.

9) Bin Areas
Bins are emptied on Tuesdays. Please keep the bin areas tidy and unobstructed.

10) Window Cleaning
Occupants are responsible for the cleaning of the windows inside and outside of their apartments and the outside sills. The common areas are cleaned by the site contractors.

11) Car Park and Grassed Areas
Contractors keep the car park clean and tidy and cut the lawns. Please do not litter or obstruct these areas or park on the grass.

12) The Meadow
The Meadow is owned by the shareholders of Blackfriars (Shrewsbury) Limited. This means that it will never be developed – consequently the seclusion of our development is assured. Feel free to use the field.

We should be grateful if you would report damage to the property, vandalism, unsocial behaviour or anything with which you are not happy as soon as possible to Eddie Clitheroe.

A list of recommended contractors is available here. Blackfriars point out that they bear no responsibility for these suggestions but generally the contractors are familiar with the buildings.

AGMs are held annually but please don’t wait if you have any queries or suggestions

 

 
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  Click here for the 2008 Provisional AGM Minutes.  Please note that the Minutes cannot be ratified until next year's AGM.  Should any Shareholder present at the AGM note any amendments required, then please forward your observations to Eddie Clitheroe.
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