Theatre
show to beat scams
A
special theatre show is being put on at three of Havering’s sheltered housing
schemes this winter and the doors are open to anyone in the local area over the
age of 50.
The
shows, which explain how to avoid falling for a scam, will be on:
Thursday
8 December at Garrick House, Adelphi Crescent, Hornchurch
Tuesday
10 January at Thomas Sims Court, Wood Lane, Elm Park
Thursday
12 January at Holsworthy House, Neave Crescent, Harold Hill
Book your free place here.
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 Participation Panels need you
The
information you gave us in the
Tenants’ Survey about what we do well and what needs improving in the
Tenants’ Survey has been invaluable and we want your help to continue.
We
have set up Participation Panels and are looking for people to join.
The
panels include:
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Community Support Services
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Housing Needs
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Land and Property Services
- Tenancy Sustainment
The panel meetings will be held a minimum of four times per year and a short
information session will be held prior to your first meeting.
If
you are interested in taking part, or want more information, please complete the online
form.
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If you are a member of the Delta TMO in Gidea Park please remember your
Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday 7 December. Contact the Delta TMO office
for more details.
It's Party Time!
If you’re
looking for a hall for a family celebration or event Hacton Lane Hall in Hornchurch
could be just what you need.
With competitive
prices and good facilities, including on site car parking, this is an ideal
venue. Reserve
your booking online here.
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What
employers want
When
you’re looking for a job it’s often difficult to know what employers want, which
is why we are running a free to attend seminar on Monday 12 December from 10am
to 1pm in the Training Room at Hitchin Close, Harold Hill.
Paula Arkell-Waller, from
Breyer Group, will be running the interactive event which will include
interview techniques and advice on how to organise your job search so you give
employers the information they need to decide to interview you.
Everyone who completes
the course will receive a certificate to use with their CV.
Places
are limited to 15 on a first come, first served basis so please book online as soon as
possible.
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Repairs and maintenance
Do it in a day means our contractor, Breyer Group, will be carrying out
all the repairs at a specific location on the same day.
Tenants
should still report repairs in the normal way, so Breyer Group knows how many
staff, and what equipment, may be needed
to do the repairs. But
if you see the contractor is working in your street and you have a non-urgent
repair, you can report it directly to them and they will try to get it fixed for
you on that day.
Breyer
Group will be in the following areas on these Wednesdays:
07 December 2016
Carnforth House, Marsden House, Bracknell House, Brackley House, Bedford
House, Arnside House, Heathfield House, Hungerford House, Lodden House,
Marsden House.
14 December 2016
Morecambe House, Minefield House, Macclesfield House, Lynmouth House,
Luton House, Thrapston House, Haslingdon House, Halifax House, Glossop
House, Epsom House, Gillingham House, Camelford House, Wilmslow House,
Wolverton House, Newmarket House, Portmadoc House, Northampton House,
Nelson House.
21 December 2016
St Helen's Court
Get details of the scheme here.
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 Find out about Universal Credit
Universal Credit will replace six existing benefits and is now being rolled out in Havering.
Havering Council has produced a special information booklet that you can read online here.
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Is it up to me?
Tenants and leaseholders are responsible for many basic
repairs to their properties, so before logging a report please check if it is up
to you to do the repair or whether the Council is responsible. Find out
full details of your responsibilities here.
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Like us on Facebook
Facebook is an ideal way to keep in touch with family and
friends, and now you can use it to keep informed about what’s happening with
Havering Council Housing Services.
If you ‘like’ us you will then get alerts when we add news
to our page, including details of job opportunities, training courses, events
and useful information. Like us on Facebook.
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Got a question?
If you have a question about any aspect of housing, there is
now just one form to complete, which will then reach the right people to answer
your question.
Just
complete the online form here.
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 If you want to check what we’ve
said before, back copies of At
the Heart online can be found here.
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 Get
a foot on the property ladder
In
early December, Havering Council gets ownership of nine two-bedroom bungalows
for low cost home ownership (pictured) and 10 two-bedroom bungalows for
affordable rent at Albyns Close, Rainham.
All the
properties are for people over the age of 55 years. The properties
for rent will be allocated through the usual system and people can apply for
the low cost home ownership. In all cases Havering residents get priority as
set out in the Housing Allocations Policy. Find
out how to apply here.
 Havering Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Damian White, is holding
housing surgeries for tenants and leaseholders on:
Friday 16 December, 4pm – 6pm, Havering
Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB.
Hostel residents only Friday
9 December, 4pm -
6pm, Abercrombie House, Hilldene Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 7AU
Details of future housing surgeries can be found here.
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Learning a
trade
If you’re looking for a new job
in 2017 this is your chance to learn a trade.
Working with Breyer Group and STC, Havering Council Housing Services is
offering an eight week programme to help you develop skills in interior
decorating.
The programme includes a four-week
course with STC where you will learn painting and decorating, tiling and
plastering, leading to a Level One qualification.
Everyone who gains the qualification
will then spend three weeks on work experience with the Breyer Group, working
alongside a B-line trade person and there is a guaranteed interview with Breyer
Group at the end of the programme. Breyer will be recruiting a Level Two multi-trade apprentice as part of the
programme.
To go on the course, which is
starting in January 2017, you must live in Havering and be over the age of
19 years – do complete the application form if you wish to be
considered for the course.
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There are a number of Job Clubs in Havering which offer help and support including:
Every Monday, 9am until 12noon
Mardyke Community Centre,
South Street, Rainham, RM13 8PJ
Every Wednesday, 10am until 1pm
Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8XS
Every Thursday, 9.30am until 12.30pm
Highfield Towers Community Hall, Hillrise Road, Collier Row, RM5 3DQ
Every Friday, 10am until 1pm
Havering Citizens Advice, 9 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JT
All job clubs are
open to any Havering resident who would like help to find work.
For more information complete the request form here.
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Sign up to the My Havering service and you
can then access a wide range of services 24 hours a day, seven days a week
through the web site.
Council tenants and leaseholders can get secure access to all their housing
information online through SeeMyData.
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