Every five years there comes a crucial time in the life of every Tenant Management Organisation (TMO) across the country when all Tenants and Leaseholders vote on whether they want their TMO to continue managing their estate.
Well it’s that time now for us at BGRMO!
We have this week dispatched our ballot papers to all residents asking you whether you want Blenheim Gardens RMO to continue to manage Blenheim Gardens Estate and its estate and housing management services for the next 5 years. We also ask you whether you think we have done a good job so far.
This is a Confidential Ballot. You will not be asked to give your name and or address.
This is a very important time for us all. If residents vote ‘YES’, we will continue to manage the estate and hopefully continue to improve the services we deliver for at least the next 5 years. But if you vote ‘NO’, then the RMO will cease to manage the estate and will hand back all housing and estate services to the Council. Our management agreement, which is a contract between the Council and the RMO, will come to an end. The Council may then make a decision as to how this Estate will be managed in the future. This will be the Council’s decision and not yours. Whatever happens, the estate will no longer be managed by residents for the benefit of residents. Local control will be lost forever. Some residents may feel this will be a good situation, but for us, what is important, is residents get the opportunity to decide for themselves.
Questions & Answers:
When will the ballot commence?
Tuesday 6th May 2025
When will the ballot conclude?
At 5 pm Tuesday 24th June 2025
When will residents be informed of the ballot results?
The ballot papers will be counted and announced by Open Communities, an independent organisation employed to oversee the ballot process from 7pm on Tuesday 24th June 2025, in the community Hub, 23 Prague Place, SW2. This is a special general meeting open to all residents.
Where do I return the ballot paper to?
Please return your completed ballot paper to the RMO office, 24 Prague Place, SW2 and place in the sealed box situated in the reception area. Alternatively, we can arrange collection. Please ensure the ballot is completed and sealed in the self-addressed envelope provided.
Who gets to vote?
All tenants, leaseholders and freeholders (freeholders however do not count towards the ballot outcome, but we felt its important to understand all views on the RMO and the services we provide)
Where can I get independent information and advice?
You can contact Open Communities directly on Freephone 0800 073 1051 if you have any questions.
Who gets to decide?
Residents do! In order for us to continue, we need a majority of secure tenants and a majority of residents overall (tenants and leaseholders together) voting in favour of us continuing to manage the estate.
This is your ONLY chance to make your voice heard. BGRMO is your Resident Management Organisation working on your behalf. BGRMO is the ONLY option for you to have direct influence over the future services you receive. If you want it to continue, please make sure you ‘VOTE’ and that you ‘VOTE YES’!… Please don’t rely on other residents to vote – they may be relying on you!
Thank you for your ongoing support