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Changes to the way we allocate properties
11.21am, 18 November 2008
Stevenage Borough Council have agreed a new allocations scheme. This will mean we will be making changes to the way we allocate homes that become available.
Sign up for our Online Customer Account
4.49pm, 14 November 2008
A lot more of our services will be available online when we launch our Online Customer Account early in 2009.
How are we doing on Equality and Diversity?
7.03pm, 13 November 2008
We have just completed the first draft of our Equality and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan, which outlines our approach and sets our priorities for the next four years and we would welcome your comments on this.
Inspirational Sarah receives national award
11.14am, 7 November 2008
A member of our staff has been presented with a prestigious housing award.
Get involved at our Customer Conference
2.15pm, 29 October 2008
Our 3rd Customer Conference is being held on Saturday 15 November 2008.
‘In Bloom’ winners go Gold
9.06am, 24 October 2008
We have again sponsored two categories of this year's Stevenage in Bloom awards.
Lights, Camera, Stevenage Homes
12.25am, 23 October 2008
We have just finished filming our tenant information DVD after a week of shooting scenes across the town.
Keeping your home safe
1.42pm, 15 October 2008
We are committed to keeping your home safe by making sure it receives its annual gas safety check. Over 99.5% of our homes have received this check in the last year.
Tenant and Resident Resource Centre opens
11.34am, 10 October 2008
The Federation of Stevenage Tenants & Associations (FOSTA) ‘resource centre’ at Swingate has been officially opened.
Have you seen the new Housing For You
12.07am, 6 October 2008
The September edition of our magazine has just been delivered to customers. You can also download a copy from this site.
Not too late to tell us how we are doing
5.30pm, 30 September 2008
If you are one of the 2,500 tenants who have received our general satisfaction survey, it is not too late to take part.
Our Annual General Meeting
3.31pm, 23 September 2008
Customers are invited to attend our second Annual General Meeting. It is being held on Thursday 2 October.
Inspirational Sarah in line for award
12.58am, 22 September 2008
A member of Stevenage Homes' staff has been shortlisted for a prestigious housing award.
Resident Involvement Strategy agreed by Stevenage Homes Board
11.40am, 17 September 2008
Resident involvement is at the heart of everything we do at Stevenage Homes. To strengthen our commitment to this we worked with you to draft a strategy setting down our aims and objectives and how we plan to involve you in improving services.
Have a say on how rents are set
9.51am, 12 September 2008
The Government is carrying out a review into the way council housing is funded, including how rents are set. It is seeking the views of tenants, so that any new system is fair and reflects your needs.
Board meeting dates
12.38am, 8 September 2008
Did you know you are welcome to attend board and committee meetings?
More choice for repairs appointments
2.27pm, 29 August 2008
We are now offering customers the opportunity to have simple repairs completed at more convenient times.
Leaseholder satisfaction survey
10.34am, 26 August 2008
Following our 2 yearly general satisfaction survey for tenants, sent out this month, we are now also asking leaseholders their opinions on our services.
Are you interested in allocations?
1.12pm, 19 August 2008
Stevenage Borough Council in partnership with Stevenage Homes is undertaking a review of the Allocations Scheme.
Tell us how we are doing
9.10am, 12 August 2008
We are launching our first overall satisfaction survey with customers this week. It is the biggest consultation we have ever undertaken.
What you said at our Resident Roadshow
3.14pm, 7 August 2008
We were out and about around local neighbourhoods during the week of 23 to 27 June meeting our customers and asking what they thought of our services.
Searching for Stevenage's best flat block
1.30pm, 29 July 2008
Stevenage Homes' customers have been out judging entries for this year's Best Flat Block competition, as part of the annual Stevenage in Bloom awards.
Anti Social Behaviour Surgery
9.00am, 23 July 2008
As part of the Stevenage Anti Social Behaviour Unit, we will be in the Town Square on Monday 28 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm for a surgery on anti social behaviour.
Download the new Housing For You
1.29pm, 18 July 2008
The latest edition of our newsletter, Housing For You, is now available as a download from this site. It is also currently being delivered to all our customers.
Strike Action 16-17 July 2008
1.27pm, 15 July 2008
Along with other public services across the country, we have been notified that trade unions intend to take industrial action on Wednesday 16 July and Thursday 17 July.
New approach to recruitment
1.15pm, 11 July 2008
We are improving the way we recruit new staff and are pleased to be able to advertise a number of new vacancies
Annual gas safety checks
9.45am, 8 July 2008
We would like to remind customers of the importance of letting our gas contractors in for the free annual gas safety check on your boiler and heating system.
Celebrating a year of involvement
3.43pm, 27 June 2008
Our Customer Pool has been live for a year. To mark this we held an event to review the Pool and how its members felt about it.
A resident involvement strategy for Stevenage Homes
10.10am, 26 June 2008
During the past two months we have been busy consulting with involved residents about our draft resident involvement strategy.
Look out for our Resident Roadshow
11.55am, 16 June 2008
We will be out and about around local neighbourhoods during the week of 23 to 27 June seeking your views with our brand new Resident Roadshow.
Customer Pool event
9.27am, 6 June 2008
On Saturday 14 June we are holding our first event for members of our Customer Pool.
Stevenage Day
1.04pm, 4 June 2008
Come and see us on Sunday 8 June at the 50th annual Stevenage Day event.
Introductory Tenancy consultation
9.26am, 30 May 2008
You may have been contacted by Stevenage Borough Council to take part in a consultation on whether we should continue to give new tenants Introductory Tenancies. It is not too late to give your opinion and you can take part on-line here.
Get on Board
10.02am, 28 May 2008
We are looking for applicants to serve on our Board.
Carers week 2008 events
9.26am, 27 May 2008
To celebrate Carers Week 2008, the organisation Carers In Hertfordshire are running free relaxation and well being sessions for unpaid carers.
O what a party!
2.48pm, 23 May 2008
Staff and residents of our some of our supported housing schemes recently enjoyed an 'O party' at Southend Close Community Hall to celebrate 17 birthdays and a diamond wedding anniversary.
Latest Housing For You available
9.52am, 16 May 2008
The new edition of our newsletter is currently being delivered to all customers and is also available to download from this site.
Help us pick new Board members
8.38am, 26 August 2008
In October four of our Board members must stand down, which means we may be able to bring in people with different skills and new ideas. To help us choose some of these we need your views.
New Housing For You available
8.38am, 26 August 2008
The latest edition of our newspaper, Housing For You, is being delivered to all our customers now.