The Directors of Poundbury (Manco 3) Ltd. wish all Shareholders a happy and prosperous New Year and trust that you had a good Christmas.
Board Members.
Mr Robin James (Chairman) Resident Director
Mr. Graeme Taylor Resident Director
Mr. Mathew Lucas Resident Director
Mrs. Rita Holliday Resident Director
Mr. Jason Bowerman Duchy of Cornwall Director
The 2026 Annual General Meeting
The 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th of May 2026 at 18.30 p.m at Damers first School.
TV Service
The four Poundbury Mancos have been in discussion with Wessex Aerials (who currently provide the repair call-out service for our cabled TV system) and our technical advisers, Design Foundry, on the project to renew the ageing components of the system across Poundbury. The work is taking place in three phases and the first phase of the works was completed in the Manco 1 area in September, followed by the second phase in the Manco 2 area, which is also now completed. The third phase of works will be carried out in the Manco 3 area in early 2026. There are likely to be very brief interruptions to your television signal as the new equipment is connected to the network in January and February, but Wessex Aerials have assured us that they will ensure that any disruption to the service is kept to a minimum. All of the existing equipment that is being replaced will be left connected until the new hardware is in place, allowing the engineers a small window to disconnect the old equipment and connect the new equipment. The system will be tested thoroughly before the engineers leave site for the day, and they have provided us with a dedicated Poundbury call-out number should any problems be identified following the upgrade.
Manco 3 Help – What We Can Do and What We Cannot Do to Help You.
In addition to the television service, Manco 3 provides the covenanted services in private common areas (primarily courtyards) that form part of the Manco 3 estate. These duties include some stipulation management activities, and the maintenance of various Manco assets such as the courtyard surfaces, bollards, lighting and surface water drainage. Manco 3 has no responsibility for utilities, foul drainage (sewage) or broadband services, including the provision of TV channels through broadband. More details can be found on our website www.poundburymanco.co.uk.
The Mancos are not usually responsible for the areas immediately outside apartment blocks or the bin stores serving these areas. Blocks of apartments will usually have a Management Company set up to maintain these areas at the time the buildings were constructed. All queries should be addressed to the relevant Flat Management Company rather than the Manco. If you are unsure as to who is responsible for maintaining specific areas, please call the Manco managing agents on their dedicated Manco helpline 01305 756968 or email the team at mancos@symondsandsampson.co.uk.
Maintenance Charges
The Poundbury (Manco 3) Maintenance charge for 2026 will be £240 per share. Please make a single payment: this will be discounted to £228 if paid by 31st March 2026. Please ensure that your payment is made either by bank transfer or by cheque, as advised on the invoice issued by Edwards & Keeping.
The increase from last year reflects higher on-going running costs alongside maintaining the value of our strategic reserve, on the assumption that in due course Manco 3 will take on a more comprehensive set of obligations for the maintenance of the common areas under a long lease from the Duchy of Cornwall. The exact specification and timing of future major works will become apparent in due course, but our best estimate is that we should increase our charge by 3.8% (the approximate rate of inflation) in order to meet our foreseeable maintenance, repair and replacement obligations. We keep the cost of maintenance under careful review every year, and we also have to ensure that the Manco 3 strategic maintenance reserve is maintained at a sufficient level to cover the cost of larger projects, such as resurfacing courtyards, that will inevitably arise in the coming years.
Please cancel any old standing orders for payment of charges. Please note that a handling fee of £12 will be deducted from any refunds due, if it is necessary to return overpayments. (This is usually due to shareholders forgetting to cancel a previous standing order). Unfortunately, due to banking regulations, Poundbury (Manco 3) Ltd is not able to take payments by direct debit.
Communications
It is very important that you keep Symonds & Sampson up to date with your contact details, especially if you do not live in Poundbury. It is our practice to send all communication to your property in Poundbury unless you have provided other instructions.
Given the cost of postage, where possible we try to send communications by e-mail. Please provide us with your e-mail address as well as a contact telephone number. This information should be sent to Symonds & Sampson, who can be contacted at mancos@symondsandsampson.co.uk or Burraton House, Burraton Square, Poundbury DT1 3GR.
Poundbury Streets and Courtyards
If you notice issues, whilst you are out and about, please continue to report them via the website, www.poundburymanco.co.uk.