Gubbins Lane Resurfacing

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NOVEMBER 2016 Harold Wood, Hill, Park
Residents’ Association
THE BULLETIN
The Voice of the Community
email: [email protected] Delivered by the Residents’ Association www.hwhpra.org.uk
Gubbins Lane Resurfacing Council Update -
Rogue Landlords
HopefullybythetimeyoureceivethisBulletin,partofGubbins
Lanewillhavebeenresurfaced. ThispartofGubbinsLanewasin
Thecouncilagreedatits
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