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Welcome to Tenant2Tenant – your monthly newsletter
You have been sent this newsletter because you have signed up to receive news, information and updates for residents living in Council owned homes.
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Join our team!
We are looking for a qualified plumber, plasterer, carpenter and bricklayer to join our growing team of maintenance technicians.
As part of our commitment to maintaining and improving our 9,300 council owned homes, we are seeking self-motivated, positive, flexible, and experienced tradespeople with a can-do attitude to join our customer-focused Responsive Maintenance Team.
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Cost of living advice available for everyone
Your Housing Officer is here to support you and can provide cost of living advice, helping you to identify support that you may be entitled to. Please contact your local housing officer for more information.
We also have a specialist team of Hwb Advisors who can provide tailored packages of support to ensure that you receive the advice, services and money you are entitled to. They can help to assess if you’re eligible to claim certain payments, as well as helping with your application.
Visit our Hwbs in Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford, call 01267 234567 or visit the Council’s website for more information or to access support.
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Tackling anti-social behaviour in our communities
Our Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team deals with occupation contract breaches and anti-social behaviour relating to Council owned homes throughout Carmarthenshire.
This includes:
- Property damage
- Pets and animal nuisance
- Neighbour disputes
- Illegal activities including drugs
- Verbal abuse/threatening behaviour/harassment/intimidation
As well providing help and advice, the ASB Team will take legal action to prevent nuisance and protect homes and communities.
Please record the time and date of any incidents and include this in your report to help the team identify offenders and locate relevant CCTV footage where available.
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Report housing repairs online
Did you know that you can report a housing repair online?
Reporting repairs online means that your request is sent straight to the team and will be dealt with as soon as possible.
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Have your say on Tenant2Tenant
We try to include a wide range of topics that are important to you as a tenant and Carmarthenshire resident in this newsletter.
Please tell us what type of information, news and advice you would find useful for us to include.
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March's Featured Housing Officer
Nicola Davies
07773753199
nicodavies@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Nicola supports residents living in Bynea, Hengoed, Glyn, Bury Port and Swiss Valley; providing information and advice on rent matters, tenancy advice and financial support.
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Penyfan and Llwynwhilwg Tenants and Residents Association
Penyfan and Llwynwhilwg Tenants and Residents Association (PLTRA) in Llanelli is the voice of tenants and residents living in the area, with meetings held every six weeks.
Run by volunteers and providing support and information, the Association also holds four community events every year (Easter, summer, Halloween and Christmas).
To get involved or attend a meeting please contact PLTRA Secretary, David Skivington via phone (07950 539121) or e-mail.
If you are part of a Residents Association and would like us to promote your group or for information and advice to set up your own Residents Association please contact Helen Jenkins, Housing Engagement Officer. Call 07950 539121 or e-mail.
Fire safety in your home
Having your home’s boiler serviced regularly is also an important safety requirement. We must carry out an annual boiler service to every Council owned home as well as regular electrical safety testing. If you are unable to make the appointment provided, please let us know.
Westward carry out boiler servicing on the Council’s behalf.
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