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Overview of the St James's Square Community
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St James’s Square, Bath, was built in 1790-1794 as a communal garden square. It remains today as one of the only Grade I listed residential Georgian squares in the nation. Designed by architect John Palmer, St James’s Square comprises forty-five terraced town houses, each facing the private communal garden.
Around 20 of the houses are occupied as family homes by their owners; the remaining 25 houses are converted into approximately 100 flats and are owned either by their flat leaseholders or by non-resident landlords. An estimated 60% of the residents are tenants.
The communal interests of residents and property owners at St James’s Square are managed through St James’s Square Bath Limited, a Company whose purpose is to own and maintain the communal garden and to act as a residents association. All St James’s Square residents and property owners are encouraged to become Members of the Company so that they can vote at general meetings and have access to the Garden. The owners and residents of most St James's Square properties have historical entitlements to use the Garden upon payment of a proportionate share of expenses, whether or not they are members.
This website serves as the Company’s primary means of communicating with its Members and other St James’s Square stakeholders. It is updated regularly with notices, news and other important community information. The directors and committee heads welcome comments and suggestions and may be contacted through the Contacts page.
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Campaign to Save the Cherry Tree at St Andrew's CoE Primary School: A local residents' campaign is underway to save a prominent cherry tree from cutting as planned by St Andrew's CoE Primary School. Please see the Petition to Save the Cherry Tree
The Royal Crescent Midsummer Ball 23 June 2012: The residents of the Royal Crescent have invited the residents of St James's Square to join their formal Midsummer Ball under canvas on Saturday 23 June 2012. Residents from The Circus and Marlborough Buildings have also been invited. Tickets are limited to 220, of which 180 have been allocated to Royal Crescent residents. Please see the Invitation
Olympic Torch Relay: On 19 March 2012 B&NES released details of the route the Olympic Torch Relay will take through Bath on 22 May 2012. The details include a map of the route. Please see Olympic Torch Relay Route.
Updated Garden Rules: On 6 March 2012 the directors approved an update of the St James's Square Garden Rules. The update resulted from a review of the Garden Conditions of Use, following consultation with members at the 2011 AGM. The Garden Rules are now separate from the updated Garden Conditions of Use , which continues to specify the general conditions for use of the Garden.
AGM held on 23rd November 2011: The 2011 AGM of St James's Square Bath Limited was held on 23rd November. Please see Minutes of 2011 AGM in Members Area under The Company.
Notice of Payment for 2011/12: A letter was sent by the diectors to St James's Square Occupiers, Leaseholders and Owners on 17th May 2011 to notify them of the Payment due for 2011/12 and to provide important updates on several matters of interest to the community. Please see Letter to Members 17th May 2011 in Members Area under Finance.