June 2026
Coate (Badbury Park) Residents Working Group
Date: June 2026
it's been a month since the May 2026 local elections and Sally Hawson was elected as our Councillor to represent us on the South Swindon Parish Council. We have asked Sally for a meeting to discuss the way forward on issues especially the double taxation with Residents paying both their council precept and the management company. What is the solution?
The Coate (Badbury Park) Residents Working Group would like to thank all residents who turned out to raise their concerns, and know that many residents didn’t get a chance to ask their questions to Remus and the Developers.
The residents working group is a non-elected group of volunteers who all live on Badbury Park and know by personal experience the problems that need to be resolved before the Developers transferred.
We have designed a New Website where many of the issues that the group discuss with Residents, Remus, the Management Company, Developers, Ward and Parish Councillors (Cllrs) and our MP can be found. You can always email the group with your concerns, and we will arrange for the appropriate Cll’s
We will continue to work towards resolving the serious issues before the Land is legally transferred to the Management Company.
Peter Eves
Coate (Badbury Park) Residents Working Group Coordinator
About the Group
- Supporting residents since 2018.
- Works with property managers, developers, councillors, MPs, and the Swindon Borough Council.
- Website: e-voice.org.uk/badburypark
Key Issues & Concerns
- Developer Completion & Clause 7 Compliance
- Developers may not have completed the estate to the required standards.
- 2022 snagging report not shared; unclear defect rectification.
- Possible early transfer to Remus before defects are resolved.
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Legal responsibility, long-term maintenance, and safety concerns.
- Costs for Phases 1–3 maintenance.
- Sound Barriers & Noise Mitigation
- Ownership, maintenance, and planning compliance.
- Estate Charges & Transparency
- Clear breakdown of fees, insurance, and charges.
- Publication of 2024–25 accounts; explanation of variations.
- Play Areas & Open Spaces
- Replacement of equipment, funding, and suitable options for ages 5–8.
- Ground and surfacing safety.
- Roads, Infrastructure & Adoption
- Unadopted roads, incomplete surfacing, kerb repairs, and subsidence.
- Landscaping & Maintenance
- Work frequency/standards, tree safety, litter removal, grass verges.
- Accessibility & Safety
- Flooded paths, missing crossings, traffic calming, and school path safety.
- Other Concerns
- Parking, litter bins, bus stops, fencing, signage, RoSPA inspections.
Requests for Evidence
- Written transfer confirmation, joint inspections, snagging schedules.
- Rectification confirmation from Remus.
- As-built drawings, warranties, asset registers, and Section 106 compliance.
Key Questions for Open Surgery
- Was the estate jointly inspected and defects resolved before transfer?
- Can the snagging/defects schedule and rectification details be shared?
- Were all infrastructure, documentation, and planning obligations completed? Who is responsible for remaining obligations?
Legal Note
- Clause 7: The Managing Agent is responsible only after the Developer rectifies defects.
- Residents reserve the right to question unresolved developer defects affecting service charges.