Decoration Voucher Scheme - This scheme became operational from the 01st April 2008 and replaces the existing Decoration Allowance Scheme... (read more) or click on link for further info and forms.

Beauty Never Fails: World class art to be exhibited at Fulham Palace.... (read more)
Crime Summit plans to secure our future. Summit hailed a success .... (read more)

Hello from our New Interim CE, Nick Johnson. Our new interim Chief Executive, Nick Johnson, has joined H&Fhomes. Nick started on Monday, and has been working this week with the Executive Team and the Chair of our Board to get to know the problems we are working on together. (read more...)

Probationary Tenancies : From Monday 7th January 2008, new tenants of the council will have been given Probationary Tenancies. For more details, see Probationary tenancies – A guide for new tenants
Investors In People: We have now received the report from the Investors In People assessor confirming our status as an accredited I.I.P. Company.
H&F Homes Youth Development Partnership: H&F Homes will be kicking off their drop-in & mentoring sessions over the coming weeks, if you work with young people between the ages of 12-19+ within the Clem Attlee, Fulham Court or West Kensington Estates or surrounding areas that may be interested in this programme, please tell them to come along to one of the drop-in sessions. Alternatively, they can contact: Nivene Powell on 020 8753 4779 or Annmarie Saunders on 0208 753 4025 for more information. See timetable of sessions

Estate Inspections: for a preview of the timetable of estate inspections for 2008
Probationary Tenancies :- From Monday 7th January 2008, new tenants of the council will have been given Probationary Tenancies. For more details, see Probationary tenancies – A guide for new tenants
Our new edition of "The Insider" is due in March - if you would like to see an article on a particular subject, or contribute with any views please email the editor at editor@hfhomes.org.uk

South Hammersmith Area Office is now based at Riverview House - Beavor Lane - W6 9AR - Please note that the CASHIER'S office is still on King Street - 1st floor - Town Hall extension.

Operation ten pin - is a joint venture between the police, council, H&F Homes and other agencies to tackle a wide range of issues in a particular area. It usually happens over a short period of time, with the area benefitting from a number of diferent services. It was used sucessfully on Fulham Court, SW6 on Thursday 20th September, when officers from the police, fire brigade, estate warden, anti-social behaviour unit, area housing office, graffiti action and education welfare services worked together on the estate. The action included identifying and removing abandoned or unauthorised vehicles, removing graffiti, dealing with truancy, and the estate wardens and police carrying out joint patrols into the evening. The community payback scheme provided people to weed and litter-pick, and their hard work has greatly assisted the caretakers. The operation was for just one day, but everyone involved is now following up their actions to make sure the good work is not lost.
Respect meeting - Last Saturday's Respect meeting on anti social behaviour was very well attended. If you would like to attend this Saturday's or want to get more information please contact Hazel Flynn at Hazel.flynn@hfhomes.org.uk

The Insider - our new residents' magazine sent out this week - We'll be placing a copy on this website - let us know what you think of it!
Edward Woods fun day - H&F Homes are working with the job bus on 23rd August - if you live at the estate come and join in a host of fun and informative activities.

H&F Homes Decent Homes Committee met this week to hear contractors' pledge that they will deliver our Decent Homes programme by 2010 across the borough.
Preparations nearly complete for our Residents' Challenge Conference at White City Estate Community Centre on Saturday 21st July at 9:30am, please contact lisa.kennedy@hfhomes.org.uk if you want to attend.
We trained 14 residents this week to become mystery shoppers to check that we are delivering the best possible services - Interested? Please contact Lisa kennedy on 02087531961 or e-mail lisa.kennedy@hfhomes.org.uk.
We are finalising our incentive scheme for people whip pay rent by direct debit and rent arrears continue to come down with an £89,000 reduction in the last fortnight.

Respect Summit - agreed for 15th & 22nd September 2007. Have your say on issues affecting your neighbourhood. More details next week or email Lisa.Kennedy@hfhomes.org.uk.
Approved 7 more Decent Homes contracts for works access the borough
Approved a value for money strategy for the Company to ensure we deliver services at the best possible price and quality
Asked officers to explore incentives for tenants switching to direct debit to pay their rent in furture
Resident Volunteers - always welcome to join our HATs (Housing Action Teams) to work with Board members and officers to continually improve services - more details from Lisa.Kennedy@hfhomes.org.uk

Mystery Shopping – we are looking for residents to help us mystery shop our services – please email lisa.kennedy@hfhomes.org.uk for details.
Resident's Challenge day – help us to prioritise service improvements for the coming year – join us on our challenge day on Saturday 21st July by emailing lisa.kennedy@hfhomes.org.uk .
Rent Arrears – gone down and collection is up – thanks to all who pay their rent on time. Please contact your housing officer if you are having difficulties.
Reception Areas Survey – our exit surveys for all areas in May showed excellent results of satisfaction – thanks to all who took part.
93% of customers who called our south repairs ordering centre in May were satisfied with the service.
Resident's Profile Exercise – help us to improve services for you by completing the survey which you will receive shortly

Residents' profile survey issued 12th June2007
Repairs ordering now available between 5 and 7pm via our south repairs ordering centre if you live in the south of the borough. If this pilot goes well we will spread to the north ordering centre.

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