http://www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk/ News from Nottingham City Homes is distributed to 29,000 tenants and 1,000 leaseholders Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:37:00 GMT en Copyright 2008, Nottingham City Homes http://www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk /customer_care/news/120130_bulwellriv_open.aspx Bulwell's new one-stop shop bringing together City Council, NHS and housing services is now open for business! Tue, 31st January 2012 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/120126_voluntary_orgs.aspx Have your say on the council's budget proposals for 2012-13. Thu, 26th January 2012 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/120126_nch_fireprevent.aspx A more targeted approach to fire prevention in houses across Nottingham city is to be introduced. Thu, 26th January 2012 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/120113_aspley_project.aspx Young people in Aspley will start a project this month to improve their local community and get valuable work experience. Fri, 13th January 2012 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111212_solar_scheme.aspx Five months into five weeks doesn’t add up on any calculator. But that’s what Nottingham City Homes (NCH) has just done with its photovoltaic (PV) solar panel scheme, funded by Nottingham City Council. Mon, 12th December 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111202_nch_star.aspx More than 4,000 Nottingham City Homes tenants are being asked what they think of our service in this year’s ‘STAR’ customer satisfaction survey. Fri, 2nd December 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111201_caretakers_cleanup.aspx The Nottingham City Homes' Caretaking team has come top in a regional tenant review of services. Thu, 1st December 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111201_cheap_computers.aspx It is estimated that households with no access to the internet lose out on an average of £560 worth of internet-based savings each year. Thu, 1st December 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111124_new_apprentices.aspx Fourteen local people have joined Nottingham City Homes as part of this year's business administration apprenticeship scheme. Thu, 24th November 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111116_community_events.aspx We've teamed up with the county's leading housing support organisations to offer two support workshops for members of the black, minority ethnic, refugee and other communities. Wed, 16th November 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111116_energy_monitor.aspx Carillion (formerly Eaga) is one of the largest national suppliers of heating and renewable energy. Wed, 16th November 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111103_polish_arts.aspx A varied progamme of Polish arts is coming to Nottingham this November. Thu, 3rd November 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111101_bin_changes.aspx Around 70% of city residents will be written to over the next two weeks with new bin collection days. The new days will go live during the week beginning Monday 21 November 2011. Mon, 1st November 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111028_garden_comp.aspx Nottingham City Homes this week celebrated the pride of tenants and residents on the city's estates at the annual Best Garden Competition. Mon, 24th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111024_energy_savingsweek.aspx 24th to 28th October is energy savings week. Mon, 24th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111020_stonebridge.aspx The finishing touches are being added to the first completed home on one of Nottingham's largest housing regeneration programmes in readiness for a VIP visit by a number of major project stakeholders. Thu, 20th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111019_apprentices_hired.aspx Nottingham City Homes was three times a winner at the 2011 Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards. Wed, 19th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111017_welfare_changes.aspx Nottingham council tenants are backing Welfare Action Week by calling on ministers to rethink changes to housing benefit rules that could push many local people into hardship. Mon, 17th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111013_aspley_drugs.aspx A woman has been evicted from her Aspley home after her property was searched as part of an Operation Vanguard raid. Thu, 13th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111005_noc_jobs.aspx We have a number of customer services team leader posts and a control operator post in our customer service centre. Wed, 5th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/111005_goose_fair.aspx Community Protection are warning visitors to Goose Fair to be careful when buying novelty items, toys, fireworks and electrical goods from the fair, which will take place this year between 5th and 9th October. Wed, 5th October 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110926_albany_house.aspx A housing association is celebrating the success of this weeks open mornings at its new £9m supported housing development in Nottingham, with lettings doubling from 42 per cent to 84 percent in just two days. Mon, 26th September 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110926_framework_xcard.aspx Could your child design a Christmas card and help a local charity? Mon, 26th September 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110923_early_birds_catch_the_worm.aspx A new £9m supported housing development in Nottingham is opening its doors to showcase its facilities and accommodation on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September, but with a huge level of interest, it will be the early birds that catch the worm! Fri, 23rd September 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110915_tenants_sayyesto_regeneration.aspx A majority of council tenants consulted about the future of their homes have supported ambitious regeneration plans. Thu, 15th September 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110908_albany_house.aspx A prestigious new £9m supported housing scheme in Nottingham is opening its doors to prospective residents following its development by Leicester-based LHA-ASRA Group. Thu, 8th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110902_violent_shoplifter.aspx A shoplifter with a history of violent and racially abusive behaviour has been banned from Sneinton for a year. Tue, 30th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110830_uninhabitable_home.aspx A Bilborough council tenant was last week evicted for the 'unhygienic' state of his home and garden. Tue, 30th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110822_trainee_electricians.aspx Trainee electricians have taken part in free training sessions to give them valuable skills and qualifications. Fri, 22nd August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110816_drive_dweller.aspx A man who lived on his ex-partner's driveway in a transit van has been given an injunction banning him from the premises. Tue, 16th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110812_newbuild_homes.aspx Ambitious plans to build 'hundreds' of new council homes across Nottingham over the next six years are being drawn up. Fri, 12th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110812_free_sports.aspx Last night was a quieter night and thanks go to all of those who worked to support Nottingham. Fri, 12th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110809_robinhood_festival.aspx Robin Hood will once again ride into Sherwood Forest for the biggest celebration in the world of the legendary outlaw. Tue, 9th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110809_noc_posts_various.aspx Are you enthusiastic and capable? Tue, 9th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110809_tem_post.aspx Do you have flair and drive? Tue, 9th August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110801_solar_pv.aspx Nottingham City Homes has been working with Nottingham City Council and Eon to install solar photovoltaic panels on eligible properties in Aspley. Mon, 1st August 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110728_no_homes.aspx Two men jailed for separate drug offences have been evicted from their homes. Thu, 28th July 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110728_arsonist_radford.aspx An arsonist who set fire to his own flat on Christmas Eve has been evicted from his Nottingham City Homes property. Thu, 28th July 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110722_manager_post.aspx Do you have flair and drive? Fri, 22nd July 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110721_solar_panels.aspx Free solar panels and big savings in electricity bills. That's the promise for up to 1,500 council tenants in Nottingham. Thu, 21st July 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110715_admin_apps.aspx We have several training vacancies available for our next intake of business apprentices. Fri, 15th July 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110707_bbq_hygiene.aspx As weather forecasters predict another sunny Saturday this weekend, Community Protection's Food Safety Team are offering some helpful advice to would be BBQ enthusiasts to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Fri, 8th July 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110630_nch_top100.aspx Nottingham City Homes has been named in the top 100 employers across the UK for delivering apprenticeships. Thu, 30 June 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110610_estate_results.aspx How much has your estate improved? Fri, 10 June 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110610_nuisance_tenants.aspx A Nottingham City Homes tenant operating a scrap metal business from his front garden has been evicted from his home. Fri, 10 June 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110610_estate_results.aspx How much has your estate improved? Fri, 10 June 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110531_leaseholder_charge.aspx In April we sent out our 2011-12 service charge estimate. Mon, 31 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110527_new_repairs_service.aspx On 1st April 2011, we started work on a new repairs and maintenance service which aims to get jobs done right first time. Fri, 27 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110525_sheltered_housing.aspx In January, the government announced cuts to the 'Supporting People' fund. Wed, 25 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110519_wates_dragons.aspx Earlier this year three community groups took on the Nottingham City Homes Dragons' Den and walked away with a community investment worth £5,000 each! Thu, 19 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110420_gardens_tidy.aspx A Nottingham council tenant has been ordered to keep his garden tidy or face further legal action. Wed, 20 April 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110408_chris_retirement.aspx The Chief Executive of Nottingham City Homes, Chris Langstaff, has announced his intention to retire in six months time. Fri, 8 April 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110407_.swm_award.aspx Nottingham’s Secure Warm Modern team was named Team of the Year at last week’s TPAS (Tenant Participation Advisory Service) Awards. Thu, 7 April 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110328_.sps_meeting.aspx The local community can learn more about social and private housing at an advice event to be held on Wednesday 30th March at 6pm. Mon, 28 March 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110321_10yr_agreement.aspx A stable long-term future is secured for Nottingham’s council tenants as Nottingham City Council (NCC) signs a ten year partnering agreement with Nottingham City Homes (NCH). Mon, 31 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110310_ageuk_website.aspx Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Age UK has launched its new Springboard Nottingham website. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110302_new_rentcard.aspx Nottingham City Homes tenants will all receive their brand new Rent Card this week. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110302_nottm_census.aspx Nottingham is gearing up to play its part in the 2011 census. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110225_lgbt_event.aspx A special event will take place this week to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110223_closure_parties.aspx A premises that was used for parties for upwards of 100 people at a time was closed yesterday following a Closure Order granted to the Community Protection Directorate by Nottingham Magistrates Court. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110223_clean_up.aspx A Nottingham City Homes tenant has been ordered by the courts to clear her garden or face eviction. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110223_asbo_beggar.aspx A prolific beggar has been handed a two year jail term after breaching his ASBO five times in just one month. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110210_arrears_low.aspx Rent arrears in Nottingham are down to 1.8million pounds. This is more than 100,000 pounds lower than they have ever been! Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110210_carpet_fine.aspx A woman from Radford has been ordered to pay a fine and costs totalling £341.64 after being caught fly-tipping on Garden Street in January 2010. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110210_licencing_ban.aspx A couple found guilty of selling alcohol to a 14 year old have been ordered to pay £1,030.00 and both lost their personal alcohol licence. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110203_illegal_tobacco.aspx An operation lead by Community Protection's Trading Standards team and supported by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) led to the seizure of a large amount of illegal tobacco this week in a pre-planned operation to tackle counterfeit goods. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110203_loan_shark.aspx A man in his sixties has been arrested as part of a Community Protection operation with Nottinghamshire Police and the East Midlands Illegal Money lending Team, to tackle alleged loan sharks operating within the city. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110203_sneinton_prison.aspx A Sneinton man has been given a 90 day prison sentence after pleading guilty to threatening and intimidating staff at an NCH Housing Office. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110128_waste_removal.aspx Community Protection's Environmental Health team are reminding Nottingham residents and business owners about their responsibilities when getting rid of household, business or building waste. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110128_landlord_fine.aspx A Nottingham letting agent has pleaded guilty to failure to apply for a HMO licence for a student property. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110128_drugs_eviction.aspx A Nottingham City Homes tenant has been warned that she faces losing her home if she breaches the terms of her tenancy agreement. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110114_eem_16thmember.aspx Corby Borough Council is the latest organisation to join Efficiency East Midlands (EEM). Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110114_global_standard.aspx The Nottingham City Homes repairs contact centre has just been awarded the CCA Global Standard for its commitment to customer service excellence. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT /customer_care/news/110103_crime_report.aspx A recent study into the social impact of decent homes work has shown that brand new windows in council homes are helping to cut crime by 41%. Wed, 03 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT