Worthing Homes Archived News
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06/2008 |
Worthing Homes has amongst the lowest average rents in Worthing The Housing Corporation has published a recent report showing that Worthing Home s had amongst the lowest average rents at March 2007 for each type of property owned by housing associations in the Worthing local authority area |
05/2008 |
Newly converted flats soon to be available... |
| 04/2008 |
Worthing Homes charges the lowest rents... |
| 03/2008 | New All Pay Cards We have issued new Allpay rent payment cards to all residents ... |
Mystery Shopping We have just completed the first phase of mystery shopping. |
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| 10/2007 | National Constructing Excellence Awards 2007 Following Worthing Homes' success in the London and South East awards (held on 28 September 2007), we attended the (first) national Constructing Excellence award finals on 11 October 2007. These awards celebrate the best of construction nationally and are designed to showcase excellence and reward achievement from organisations and project teams that have achieved regional acclaim. Worthing Homes, against very strong national competition, was awarded Constructing Excellence's - National Client of the Year. Robin Roberts, Property Services Director said: “we are very pleased to have won the first national final and be named National Client of the Year, as this award recognises the best of construction nationally”. The national awards, introduced by Bob White, Chairman of Constructing Excellence, were hosted by Jo Brand, the comedian, writer and TV presenter (pictured with Worthing Homes Property Services Director Robin Roberts). Bob White said: “The real success of these awards has been the breadth of interest from across the country, from large companies to the very small, from clients, designers and contractors to specialist contractors and suppliers. All organisations from across the supply chain have recognised the importance of the best practice agenda. The quality of submissions received across all regions was truly excellent.” As Client of the Year, Worthing Homes was recognised to have truly driven innovation and best practice; both in the way it manages its supply chain and in the way it has engaged with key stakeholders. |
| Annual Report 2007 | |
| Community House Worthing Homes and Spurgeon’s Childcare are delighted to announce that funding has been secured to continue the good work currently being done at Mick’s Garage Community House in Dominion Road until the end of this financial year. Further funds are also on the way to extend the work into 2008/2009. The fundraising strategy for the project includes sponsorship from local businesses, Lottery funding and other sources in order to sustain the work for a further two to three years. A recent meeting with key stakeholder agencies also generated further support for the project to deliver more services in partnership over the coming years. Local residents and volunteers at the house did their bit and successfully raised £720 during half-term to support activities for children and young people at the house. Chriss Smith at the Community House said “It is great that so many people took part this week and it goes to show how local people feel about and value this place. We are looking forward to a bright future in East Worthing”. |
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| STATUS Survey The results are in and 95% of our of tenants consider Worthing Homes to be a good landlord, 91% feel well informed and 89% find staff helpful. The National Housing Federation, who carried out the survey for us said that "The high levels of satisfaction, some of the highest recorded in recent surveys are demonstrated in the key findings... " Thank you to everyone who took part, your views are very important to us. Read the Full survey results (519k) or the Executive summary (pdf 100k) |
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Distinction in building award 2007 For the second year running Worthing Homes has won Worthing Borough Council's 2007 distinction in buildings award for one of its new residential developments. The 2007 award is for the town centre scheme at Phoenix House and Lennox Mews. The scheme was praised for the Council for the quality and sustainability of the design on such an important location. The site was a former public house and garage and was redeveloped to provide 23 flats, 11 houses and a wheelchair accessible bungalow. Robin Roberts, Property Services Director said "this has been a fantastic couple of weeks for Worthing Homes! To win this local design award, as well as a being named National Client of the Year, recognises Worthing Homes" as an excellent company. |
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| Autumn 2007 Edition of Home News | |
| 9/2007 | In a new unique approach Albion in the Community has joined in partnership with the Football Foundation and nine housing associations, including Worthing Homes, from across Sussex to develop a new target-specific Registered Social Landlords (RSL) Football Inclusion Project. |
| Summer Fete Brougham Road Complex, Brougham Road, Worthing Saturday 1 September 2007 12pm onwards Entry free - everyone welcome For more details contact 01903 229 260 |
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| 6/2007 | Free Bike Check
Tuesday 19 June 2007 10am-4pm
Bike for Life, a charity that promotes cycling, will be in our car park offering a free bike health check, fixing minor problems and security tagging. They will also be holding a workshop at 1pm in our Resource Centre on aspects of bike maintenance. For more information contact Simon Anderson on 01903 703 129. JUST TURN UP WITH YOUR BIKE! |
| Summer 2007 Edition of Home News | |
| 4/2007 | Geographical areas Worthing Homes' Board has approved its strategy for the geographical areas in which it wishes to provide new housing or take ownership of existing affordable housing through stock transfers. The decision on where we wish to work is based upon a desire to provide affordable housing, but also to ensure that we continue to provide our excellent management and maintenance services wherever we work (to both our existing and new customers). Worthing Homes now provides affordable housing along the Sussex coast in Adur, Arun, Brighton and Worthing. To support this growth we are also looking to provide housing to the North of the Downs. If you have a development opportunity and wish to discuss this with us please contact our development team on 01903 703 140. |
| 2/2007 | Development News Building neighbourhoods To continue our commitment to support and improve the neighbourhoods in which we work, Worthing Homes is to invest £30,000 in tree, landscaping and open space improvements as part of its community initiative project. The proposal aims to offer a wide range of improvements across Worthing , including formal gardens, informal play areas and the planting of new trees. All of these improvements will be carried out in consultation with local residents and stakeholders. The next stage is to carry out a consultation exercise on those areas identified and it is hoped we can encourage local residents to participate in the design and if they wish, the planting. If you would like to get involved or find out more about the project please contact Robert Woodbridge, Manager of Greenspace and Homespace on 01903 703 175 |
| New homes in Worthing Since Worthing Homes started in 1999, it has provided nearly 300 new homes. To continue our commitment to provide affordable housing and to regenerate the town, Worthing Homes' has approved funding for another prominent site in Worthing . To regenerate the 'gateway to Worthing' and after the successful development of 35 new homes at Phoenix House, Worthing Homes has committed to build 62 new flats for local people at the site opposite. The scheme when complete will consist of a mixture of rented and shared ownership flats. |
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| Digital aerials To ensure all our customers who share a communal TV aerial will be able to receive TV picture after the digital switchover in 2012, Worthing Homes will complete its programme to install new digital aerials by 2008. The first phase of works is due to start in March 2007, phase 2 is due to start in April 2007 and the final phase will be finished in the summer of 2008. We will also be providing advice to those customers who do not share a communal aerial i.e. individual houses, bungalows etc. Alternatively, if you want to find out more about the switchover please visit http://www.digitaltelevision.gov.uk// |
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| Continuing our commitment to training Worthing Homes is continuing with its successful apprentice scheme. Our last Greenspace Apprentice — Tom Bradford, who after passing his NVQ in Horticulture has been appointed as Greenspace Operative, this has created a vacancy for an apprentice and we have appointed Max Gorringe. Max started with Worthing Homes on 19 February and will be sponsored in his college training, day release and on the job training through our experienced in house team. |
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| New homes in Brighton Following the transfer of 44 houses in Shoreham from London and Quadrant (L&Q), we are pleased to announce that a further 11 homes in Brighton were transferred to Worthing Homes in January 2007 from L&Q. As part of our commitment, we will complete any outstanding repairs. The transfer also means that Worthing Homes can provide its excellent management and maintenance services from our local offices. |