Wentworth Club 19Th January 2020
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wentworth Club 19th January 2020
Wentworth Residents Association - Purposes:
• To represent the interests of the residents and owners of the land and properties, which are part of the Wentworth Estate, in respect of all matters affecting the Wentworth Estate;
• To appoint the members of the WERC, established under and by virtue of the Wentworth Estate Act 1964, and to determine the term of office of such members;
• To raise adequate funds for the achievement of above; and
• To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of above. AGM - Primary Structure & Content:
Airspace/Future Operations & Expansion Proposals by Heathrow 2030 Local Plan by Runnymede Borough Council
Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan by Community
Estate Plans by Stakeholders Club | Euro Tour | WERC
WRA Member Agenda
• Welcome & Overview - Nigel Moss, WRA Chairman • Introduction to Dr Ben Spencer, MP Weybridge & Runnymede MP/Mayor/Councillors Questions & Answers (15 mins) • WERC Role/Governance, VAC & 2019 Financial Report – Ken Smith & James Periton, WERC WERC Questions & Answers (15 mins) • WERC/WRA Elections - John Tenconi, WRA Secretary • Local & Neighbourhood Plans - John Pyle, WRA Vice Chairman • Heathrow Airspace/Operations & Expansion – Nigel Moss, WRA Chairman • WRA Financial Report - Andrea Tenconi, WRA Treasurer • Wentworth Club: WRA Member Engagement - Ian Cox, Wentworth Club • BMW PGA Championship: 2019 Review & 2020 Outlook – Sir Jamie Birkmyre, European Tour WRA/General Questions & Answers Agenda
• Welcome & Overview - Nigel Moss, WRA Chairman • Introduction to the Rt Hon Ben Spencer, MP Weybridge & Runnymede MP/Councillors Questions & Answers • WERC: Role/Governance, VAC Scheme & 2019 Financial Report - Aidan Heavey, WERC Chairman WERC Questions & Answers • Local & Neighbourhood Plans - John Pyle, WRA Vice Chairman • Heathrow Airspace/Operations & Expansion - Joe Stratford, WRA Constituency Representative • WRA Financial Report - Andrea Tenconi, WRA Treasurer • WERC/WRADr Elections Ben - John Spencer Tenconi, WRA MP,Secretary Runnymede & Weybridge • Wentworth Club: WRA Member Engagement - Ian Cox, Wentworth Club Membership Director • BMW PGA Championship: 2019 Review & 2020 Outlook - Keith Pelley, European Tour CEO WRA/General Questions & Answers MP/Mayor/Councillors Questions & Answers
Dr Ben Spencer, MP Runnymede & Weybridge
Councillor Parshotam Sohi, Mayor of Runnymede
Councillor Chris Howorth, RBC Committee Member of: Planning, Overview & Scrutiny, Crime & Disorder, Human Resources MWG, Local Plan & Infrastructure MWG
Councillor Jonathan Hulley, RBC Committee Member of: Corporate Management, Housing, Property Acquisitions Sub-Committee, Digital Transformation MWG, Housing MWG
WERC’s Role/Governance, Vehicle Access Control Scheme & 2019 Financial Report
Ken Smith Partner, Gunnercooke | James Periton Estate Manager, WERC New Code of Conduct & Governance – Why?
• The VAC highlighted confusion on accountability and authority
• To outline WERC’s authority and limitations
• The management of covenants (e.g. ‘neighbour-to-neighbour’ disputes)
• Review of complaints and issues raised by some residents
• The need to inform Road Rate payers on the importance of electing Committee members
• Clarify the responsibilities of elected members
• To have a modern & relevant Code of Conduct and Governance Who Carried Out the Review?
The review was carried out by WERC with the assistance of Ken Smith, a Partner in Gunnercooke LLP. Ken has advised WERC for over 20 years.
All members of WERC were actively involved and there are ongoing discussions, which will be intensified post - AGM, about the draft report with WRA ExCom.
The current draft will be communicated on our website for residents’ feedback. Highlights of the Review
• Accountability • The Committee is accountable only to the Wentworth Estate Act 1964. • It cannot hold its own AGM or seek a vote. • As long as the Committee carries out it’s duties under the Act, it requires no other approval. • Revenue • All revenue, except Capital receipts, must be used for use for maintenance of the roads. • VAC can be funded because it is to the benefit of the roads. • Policies and Procedures • The new Code of Conduct and Governance will help avoid misunderstanding of the role and authority of the Committee and clarify the reasons why decisions are made. • Security is not a responsibility as defined in the Act. • Committee Members • All new Committee members will be asked to sign the new Code before they can put themselves forward for election. • Confidentiality and lack of conflict are essential. • Because of ‘Accountability’ it is very important that as many Road Rate payers as possible put themselves forward for election to ensure the Committee can function. Vehicle Access Control (VAC)
Rationale:
•Overwhelming demand from Residents for a number of years
•Verified by study in 2018/Spring 2019 of all Road Rate payers
•Unauthorised use of private roads in particular short-cutters
•The threat of increase in unauthorised traffic from future developments in the area
•After 2018, AGM the Committee continued to consult with residents to obtain a consensus
•52% of rate paying residents responded in writing (330)
•89% were in full support or in favour of the scheme Wentworth Estate Roads Committee
•Vehicle Access Control (VAC) Barrier Project – Current Status
•Financial Report
•Summary of Activities (incl. crime)
James Periton Estate Manager, WERC Vehicle Access Control (VAC) – current status Vehicle Access Control (VAC) – current status
All blue barriers now down 24/7 Cost of Vehicle Access Control (VAC)
VAC EXPENDITURE 2019 FORECAST EXPENDITURE 2020 £ £ Barriers 140,000 Barriers 35,000 Groundworks 67,000 Groundworks 20,000 Fobs 90,000 Fobs 0 Signage and post & rail 28,000 Signage and post & rail 70,000 Planning 25,000 TOTAL 325,000 TOTAL 150,000
Club Contribution 175,000
TOTAL COST TO WERC 300,000
Running Costs 1st Year (incl 3months intercom) £35,000 pa 2nd – 5 years £10,000 pa Financial Report
£ 2019 2018 INCOME Road Rates 737,000 689,000 (*increase due to new builds not Road Rate % increase) Development Fees 163,000 172,000 PGA Tournament Fee 110,000 100,000 Other (incl. Planning) 81,000 80,000 TOTAL 1,092,000 1,041,000
EXPENDITURE Estate Administration 210,000 208,000 Estate Maintenance 305,000 281,000 Road Resurfacing and Repairs 223,000 268,000 Patrols 152,000 152,000 TOTAL 890,000 909,000
SURPLUS 202,000 132,000
*Note excluding expenditure on VAC. Summary of Activities
• Committee • Successful covenant enforcement and negotiation • 0% increase 2020 Road Rate • Launch of new logo and dual website with WRA
• Estate Maintenance • Spent over £200,000 on resurfacing and edging along Portnall Drive and resurfacing Monks Road area
• Crime • In 2019, there were 20 reported residential burglaries; the highest for a few years • ‘Urban Explorers’ seeking out derelict properties Burglaries on the private roads 2019 & 2020 Security
TYPICAL MODUS OPERANDI • No violence or robbery • Targeting houses that are occupied/furnished but the residents are out • Houses tend to be on edge of the Estate or backing onto woodland or open ground or golf course • Between 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Entry from the rear and at first floor level if possible to avoid motion detectors • Not deterred by alarm activation and are in and out in approximately 8 mins
PLAN OF ACTION • Security is outside the definition with the Act; however, the Committee has allocated ‘proportionate’ amounts to: - Cannons Patrols (£150k pa) - ANPR cameras linked live to Surrey Police (£15k pa) • Be vigilant and prudent • Consider additional services from Cannons Security (or others), patrols, key-holding, etc • Committee Communication via email (circa quarterly) • WRA in conjunction with WERC and Club is proposing to set up a Security Sub-Committee WERC Questions & Answers WRA/WERC Elections
John Tenconi Secretary, WRA WRA Executive Committee
Elected/Nominated Pre-AGM Post-AGM
WRA Officers: Chairman Elected Nigel Moss Nigel Moss Vice Chairman Elected John Pyle John Pyle Secretary Nominated John Tenconi John Tenconi Treasurer Nominated Andrea Tenconi Andrea Tenconi
WRA Constituency Representatives: Club Nominated Neil Coulson Neil Coulson Lower Wentworth North Elected Phil Andrews Phil Andrews Lower Wentworth South Elected Joe Stratford Joe Stratford Middle Wentworth Elected Charles Gonszor Charles Gonszor Upper Wentworth Elected Andrea Tenconi Andrea Tenconi Shops Elected Chris Robbins Liz Copping
Co-opted Members: Co-opted Carol Manduca ------Wentworth Estate Roads Committee
Pre-AGM Post-AGM Elected/Term (3 Years)
1.Chairman (As elected by WERC): Aidan Heavey Aidan Heavey Elected til AGM/2022
2. Member: Alex Howard TBC Elected til AGM/2020
3. Member: Taji Zadeh TBC Elected til AGM/2020
4. Member: John Baines John Baines Elected til AGM/2021
5. Member: Peter Lomas Peter Lomas Elected til AGM/2021
6. Member: Lorna Ponti Lorna Ponti Elected til AGM/2021
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Executive (Estate Manager): James Periton James Periton Employed WRA ExCom & WERC Candidates
Positions Candidates
WRA ExCom: Constituency Representative - Shops Liz Copping (Unopposed)
WERC: Member Vacancies (x2) Alex Howard Carol Manduca Chris Robbins Taji Zadeh Runnymede Borough Council’s 2030 Local Plan & Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan
John Pyle Vice Chairman, WRA • WERC Role & Governance
Runnymede Borough• Vehicle Access Council Control 2030
Local• 2019 FinancialPlan Report
• Any Other Business Local Plan Timeline Review
• August 2018 – RBC Passes as Policy the 2030 Local Plan - The Secretary of State appoints Mary Travers as Inspector
• 3 Day - Initial Stage Hearing (November 2018) - WRA were represented by Tom Hill, Q.C and Rob Shrimplin, Shrimplin Brown - 3 additional reports were commissioned by the WRA to assist in presentations at this hearings (Traffic, Heritage and Landscape)
• 5 Day - Stage 2 Hearing (February 2019) - WRA were represented by Tom Hill, Q.C and Rob Shrimplin, Shrimplin Brown - Matters unresolved relating to the A320/Highways with further Stage 3 Hearing to be required
• Stage 3 Hearing (November 2019) - WRA represented by Rob Shrimplin, Shrimplin Brown
• 6 Week Consultation Period (January/February 2020) - Suggestive amendments to bring the plan into a stage of soundness
Virginia WaterVirginia Water NeighbourhoodNeighbourhood Plan Plan
Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire 2019/2020 HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF VIRGINIA WATER
www.virginiawaterplan.org Heathrow Airspace & Future Operations & Airport Expansion (3rd Runway) Proposals
Nigel Moss Chairman, WRA Heathrow Expansion
• Expansion: DCO & Airspace Timeline
• Noise 2013 vs Noise 2035
• “Example” Noise Envelopes Published 2019
• Wentworth Estate Context
• WRA Responses to Consultations
• Noise Monitoring Technology https://www.heathrowconsultation.com/ https://aec.heathrowconsultation.com/
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WRA 2019 Financial Report
Andrea Tenconi Treasurer, WRA WRA annual membership evolution
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019
Subriptions £ 2 5,045 4 6,900 4 2,000 4 3,000 Subriptions Number 454 469 420 430
WRA Donations 6 ,306 2 ,909 3 ,519 1 ,960
Total Income 3 1,351 4 9,809 4 5,519 4 4,960 WRA 2019 summary expenditure WRA Membership Program
WRA Annual Membership Card: was introduced last year and will be re-issued shortly to 2020 members. When presented, it provides eligibility to discounts and promotions by local shops and restaurants. A list of participating businesses should be on your chair or available to pick up in the room.
Christmas Drinks: was another complimentary members’ event held at Wentworth Cub with thanks to various local sponsors. We intend to hold other events and hope for your participation. Please do not hesitate to put forward ideas and potential sponsors candidates for such initiatives.
Promotions: of high quality products and services to our WRA members in exchange for immediate benefits to our members and, ideally, the possibility to generate funds to fight WRA’s causes.
Example: NFU Insurance - WRA members are eligible for no obligation insurance quotes from NFU; any purchases of competitive quotes will also contribute a commission of up to 10%. Contact : Martin Jones, Bespoke Business Development Specialist. Cobham Office. Mobile: 07815 504 690 Wentworth Club : WRA Member Engagement
Ian Cox Membership Director, Wentworth Club WRA AGM
Wentworth Club Update CLUB UPDATE NEW TEAM MEMBERS New Team Members
Alex Von Ulmenstein Ian Cox
F&B Director Membership Director THE PRO SHOP The Pro Shop CLUBHOUSE MEMORABILIA Clubhouse Memorabilia TENNIS & HEALTH 2020 Developments at Tennis & Health April to September 2020 2019 – CLUB LIFE REIMAGINED 2019 – Club Life Reimagined A Selection of Exceptional Experiences MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Membership Update
WRA Members
Food & Beverage Experiences
March 2020 Golf Invitational
Summer Spa Experiences
Membership Opportunities BMW PGA Championship 2019 Review & 2020 Outlook
Sir Jamie Birkmyre Director of Championship Mgt, European Tour Wentworth AGM
January 2020 71 WENTWORTH AGM
NEW SEPTEMBER DATE PROVED A HUGE SUCCESS $7 MILLION PRIZE FUND 20 1.2M of the World’s Top 50 YouTube views Highest ever for a Rolex Series event (+79% on 2018)
109,664 654K European Tour app sessions Attendees (+40% on 2018) Highest attended event on the European Tour this season 10.4M Impressions on Twitter £250k (+24% on 2018) Raised for charity 11.9M 99% Website page views (+26% on 2018) of respondents rated the event as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW HOST VENUE AND ATTENDANCE
• The 2019 tournament took place at the spectacular Wentworth Club which proved hugely popular amongst players and spectators
• Wentworth rated the favourite course and event by the players across the season.
• Attendance figures for the event were as follows: - Wednesday 21,876 (Record Attendance) - Thursday 19,612 - Friday 20,802 - Saturday 25,412 - Sunday 21,962 - Total 109,664
• The BMW PGA Championship is the most highly attended event on the European Tour TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW PRO-AM
• 150 competitors took part in this year’s Pro-Am on Wednesday 18th September in front of a record attendance of 21,876 spectators
• Playing professionals included Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed, Danny Willet, Ian Poulter, Tony Finau, Francesco Molinari, Jon Rahm, Henrik Stenson, and Tommy Fleetwood
• Celebrity competitors included Niall Horan, Ronan Keating, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scoles, Sam Quek, James Nesbitt, Clare Balding, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Joe Root TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW CHARITY
• This year’s BMW PGA Championship saw the European Tour Foundation raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society and the Prostate Project.
• Funds this year were raised through a variety of initiatives including a charity gala dinner, which saw Sir Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones perform and Auction Prizes and Table Sales hit £250,000, ticket sales, “Hit the Green” during the Pro-Am, proceeds from the Lindt shop, bucket collections, and a “Mega Putt” within the spectator village.
TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW ACTIVATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT
• Some highlights included: • BMW Village Dome • BMW Car Showcasing • BMW Formula E Display • Hilton Honours Beach Putt • Hilton Honours Lounge • Guess the number of Lindt in the Golf Bag • Callaway Shootout • American Golf Skills Challenge • Totally Mega Putt Challenge • Enterprise Rent-A-Car Putting Challenge • Staysure Putting Challenge • Slingsby Gin Masterclass • Cotter’s Questions in the BMW Dome • In addition to music from: • All Stars (Wednesday) • Rudimental (Saturday) • Anne Marie (Sunday) • Acoustic Lunch every day on the Showstage
2020 PLANS
Date Tweak Field
Rolex Series Event Week Plans Requirements
Sustainability Concerts
WRA/General Questions & Answers