Estate Cleaning Consultation Meeting
23rd Sep 2014
Do you want to be involved in influencing the decision of senior management on cleaning or cleaning contracts? Come and join us at the Resident Consultation meeting to discuss what is important to you or what you think the priorities should be on cleaning contracts. And much more. The Senior Management team who are responsible for the cleaning contracts will…
Aids and adaptations
If you have problems getting around your home, we may be able to make some adaptations which would make it easier for you. For example, you may need an extra handrail to help you up the stairs or a level access shower as you can no longer climb into a bath. As long as the layout of your home allows…
Fire safety – please don’t use barbeques on balconies
28th Apr 2020
Following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower and updated safety advice from the Government and London Fire Brigade we want to reinforce that the use of barbeques is not permitted on balconies, shared or private, as this can increase the risk of fire. In addition common areas, including walkways, should be kept free of all items such as bikes and pushchairs….
Asbestos letters
5th Feb 2021
…intend to carry out works, as asbestos can be a health risk if disturbed. There is no need to be alarmed if you get this letter, but please feel free to get in touch with our Service Centre if you have any concerns. You can find out more about asbestos on the safety in your home section of this website….
An information session for Tower Hamlets housing association residents, Shared Owners and leaseholders run by the Housing Ombudsman.
4th Oct 2023
…housing landlord has dealt with your complaint, or where your social housing landlord has not followed their complaints procedure. Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. You can attend this event for free in-person or online but you must be registered to attend. To register for this event please follow the link to the ‘Ask the Housing Ombudsman’ event….
Welfare and financial inclusion
We are committed to helping our residents access any benefits they are entitled to. Our Financial Inclusion team have helped our residents claim thousands of pounds in benefits they are due. Our experienced, in-house Welfare and Financial Inclusion Officer will work with you to: check what benefits you are entitled to and make sure you are claiming everything you can;…
Annual reports
…Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17 Report and Financial Statements 2016-17* Residents’ Review 2016-17 *On page 29 we omitted to mention an instance of non-compliance with the Code of Governance (2015). During 2016/2017, one Board member remained on our Board for a tenth year based on legal advice. The regulator was informed of this. Annual reports 2015-16 Annual Report and Accounts…
New Barnsbury transformation gets the go ahead
30th Nov 2022
We are really pleased to report that last night Islington’s Planning Committee gave approval for our plans for the transformation of the new Barnsbury Estate, the part of the Estate which was constructed between the 1950s -1970s. The transformation involves the complete rebuilding of this part of the estate to provide modern, energy efficient housing, providing a once in a…
Old Barnsbury proposals get Planning Committee approval
19th Dec 2022
Following approval by Islington’s Planning Committee of our plans to transform the new Barnsbury Estate at the end of November, our proposals for the refurbishment of old Barnsbury have also approved at Planning Committee. This means that we can progress with our ambitious proposals to transform the Estate with works on both New and Old Barnsbury beginning in 2023….
Residents’ associations
We encourage and support people to set up residents’ associations to act as a formal voice for their estate or area. They bring people together to ensure that we are providing the standard of service that we should be and to make the most of their community through projects and social groups. Currently there are residents’ associations in the following…