TUDOR ROSE COURT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
SUMMARY REPORT: HISTORICAL DELAYS TO COMMUNAL REDECORATION AND FLOORING (2014–2026)
Date of Report: 24th August, 2026.
Background & Overview
Since the acquisition of Tudor Rose Court by Anchor Hanover Group (AHG) in 2014, the scheduled communal internal redecoration and flooring replacement projects have experienced prolonged delays. The Residents’ Association (RA) has compiled a detailed timeline to document these delays, track ongoing communication with housing management, and establish a clear basis for resolving outstanding issues.
Chronology of Delays & Consultation Steps
2014–2020 (Initial Deferrals): Planned Work Programmes repeatedly listed the communal decorations for delivery across multiple financial years (2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21). However, the project was regularly deferred due to administrative handovers and internal budget scheduling issues.
2020–2021 (First Procurement & Specification Attempt): A resident working party was established to select paint colors and signage requirements. A framework contractor quote was received in early 2021, but AHG subsequently decided not to proceed under that agreement, citing fixed-price guarantees. This decision required the formal statutory consultation (Section 20) process to be restarted.
2021–2023 (Section 20 Issues & Scope Re-tendering): Multiple Section 20 notices were issued between 2021 and 2023. The RA formally logged observations regarding incomplete project specifications, missing documentation, and substantial cost increases in re-issued estimates. Flooring specifications and carpet samples were also heavily delayed during this period.
2024–2026 (Building Safety Project & Current Status): Delivery of the redecorations was further paused to align with the higher-priority Building Safety Project (BSP). While BSP works began in summer 2026, contractor delays have continued to impact communal areas, resulting in temporary measures (such as taped carpet seams and temporary door frame fixes) pending the final redecoration works.
Key Concerns Raised by the Residents' Association
Service & Project Oversight: The long-standing postponements have caused frustration, inconvenience, and uncertainty among residents regarding the standard of communal upkeep.
Incomplete Specifications: The RA continues to request a fully updated, accurate scope of works that correctly reflects agreed resident selections (including window frame painting, signage rationalization, and flooring boundaries).
Compensation & Project Costs: Previous regional management acknowledged the history of mismanagement and committed to reviewing the impact of the delays once final costs are confirmed, including considering whether redecoration and flooring should be delivered at Anchor’s expense.
Next Steps
The RA Officers met with regional management representatives in early 2026 and received verbal assurances that the redecoration and flooring will proceed promptly following the conclusion of the Building Safety Project. The RA Committee continues to press for a firm schedule, a finalized project specification, and the formal resolution of the outstanding review regarding project compensation.