Federation of Stevenage Tenants and Associations

Update of FOSTA activities           
 
FOSTA are currently reviewing their aims and objectives and want to know your views. Please print and complete the survey below and send it to the Resident Involvement Team at the address on the form. The first one out of the hat by 10th February will win the £20 prize draw.

Click here to download the FOSTA survey form

General Committee meetings

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 3.30pm, usually at Daneshill House in the Town Centre. Tenants and leaseholders are welcome. Please let us know in advance if you propose to attend.
 
You may download a copy of the minutes of the last meeting by clicking here:  FOSTA - 4 January 2012

How it all began

FOSTA was originally formed around 1989 as a voluntary organisation with the help and financial support of Stevenage Borough Council.  Our activity centred on an office in Elmes Arcade, located in the Old Town. At that time there were seven tenants associations which operated independently and needed an umbrella organisation to progress.
 
In these early years the Council was promoting Community Government and FOSTA fitted well into this scenario. We developed steadily and became a member of the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS). In 1993 FOSTA hosted a TPAS Tenant Conference in Stevenage. By 1999 the office had moved to Swingate House and in 2002 to Southgate House.
 
Now, 21 years later, there are still active groups in Stevenage representing tenants and leaseholders. FOSTA remains concerned in co-ordinating the issues raised by these groups and is deeply committed to pursuing the goal of of achieving excellent housing services. We are once again located in Swingate House in a fully functional office. 

Join a Resident Group

• Influence Stevenage Homes policies on housing issues.
• Develop plans affecting your estate or location.
• Lobby for improvements.
• Talk directly to Council staff at meetings regarding your concerns.
• Represent your group on the FOSTA General Committee.
• Take advantage of free training available in "Skills for Life" courses.
   
  The eleven Resident Groups active in Stevenage consist of tenants and leaseholders who wish to improve the area in which they live and the services provided. They are supported by Stevenage Homes who benefit from the feedback from resident meetings. The principal concerns of these groups centre around their environment,repair and rent issues, charges, anti-social behaviour and other tenancy matters.

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Get in touch with FOSTA

 email: enquiries@fosta.info

FOSTA, Suite 8, Floor 5, Swingate House, Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1XB