Newlands Residents' Association

Tree Trunks Along the M3

the newlands residents association

The NRA is a non-profit association established to monitor, protect and enhance Newlands and its environs. The committee comprises volunteer residents and the local Ward Councillors. All these individuals play a role in ensuring that the rights of residents and the environment are protected and that the Newlands community is represented at a municipal level.


join the nra

In order to represent the interests of residents and business in Newlands accurately, the NRA urge you to join, unless you have already done so.

Please send the membership form (located in right navigation bar on this page) to admin@newlandsresidents.org.za along with proof of payment.


objectives

  • To provide a forum for the exchange of views and information on local matters relevant to residents of the Area.
  • To watch over, promote and protect the interests of its members and to oppose any matter deemed detrimental thereto.
  • To represent the collective views of its members to related bodies, public authorities and to other interested organisations and persons.
  • To keep itself informed of the affairs of the Cape Town City Council and other public bodies, especially on matters which affect property owners and/ or residents in Newlands and adjacent suburbs.
  • To instill in Councillors and Public Officials an awareness of the wishes and needs of the residents of Newlands.
  • To co-operate whenever deemed necessary with other Civic or Rate-Payers Associations.
  • To protect, preserve and enhance the environment of the area in keeping with its present open and natural character, including all trees, and flora and to strive to obtain a Special Status award from the CTCC protecting the heritage of the village area.
  • To support the protection and maintenance of conservation-worthy buildings and other structures including all things which contribute to a sense of place; and, further, to maintain the cultural and aesthetic integrity of the built environment in keeping with historical traditions.

membership

Residents from Newlands and the Dean/ Klipper/ Westerford part of Rondebosch are encouraged to support the NRA by joining.

The annual membership fee is a nominal R120 for households annually.

Please send the completed form to admin@newlandsresidents.org.za.