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The Housing Minister, Kit Malthouse MP, was in Norwich on 25 September, speaking with more than 100 people who live in social housing.
The consultation event was part of a series of meetings across England. They have been set up to give tenants the chance to speak directly to the Minister about the Government’s new Social Housing Green Paper.
Michael Newey, Chief Executive of Broadland Housing, which hosted the event at Carrow Road, said:
“It is really important that tenants of housing associations and councils have their voices heard at the highest levels of government. I was pleased that Broadland could help by hosting this event.”Siobhan Trice, a Board member and a Broadland tenant, said:
“There was a great buzz in the room, with everyone feeling like their views were being listened to. There has been a stigma around living in social housing for too long and tenants feel their voices haven’t been heard. I think it’s great that the Minister has come to Norwich – and he said our event had the most ideas so far!”The Minister of State for Housing, Kit Malthouse MP, said:
“Our Social Housing Green Paper is a landmark opportunity for major reforms to improve fairness, quality and safety for all residents living in social housing. I was delighted to visit Norwich as we continue the national discussion kickstarted by our Green Paper and shape our future proposals.”
Thanks to everyone who entered our 2018 Gardening Competition, and well done to all the winners!
Our gardeners faced particular challenges this year. Jane Graham, one of our competition judges, said:
The unusual fluctuations in the weather (snow in March followed by a six-week drought with temperatures in excess of 30C!) could have resulted in a very poor show, but not for Broadland Housing gardeners! They made a supreme effort and have managed to create some stunning garden displays. It has been a great pleasure to be part of this competition.
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Saving pays! Up to £50 reward for Broadland Housing tenants from Norwich Credit Union
From 1 September, Broadland Housing tenants who join Norwich Credit Union and save regularly will get £25 added to their account. And in certain postcodes, tenants may even qualify for an extra £25 reward, making £50 in total.
Norwich Credit Union (also trading as Norfolk Save & Borrow) will pay £25 into the account of any Broadland Housing tenant aged 18+ who joins and saves regularly for 3 months (13 weeks). Tenants living in a central Norwich, Dereham, Great Yarmouth, Cromer or King’s Lynn postcode* may also be entitled to receive an extra £25 if they keep saving regularly for a further 3 months. This will be paid from the credit union’s ongoing StopLoanSharks promotion.
Jon Warne, President of Norwich Credit Union, explains:
“The aim of this special offer is to encourage Broadland tenants to get into a regular savings habit, so they have some money set aside for emergencies. For many tenants needing quick cash, the only option is an online or high street lender, or even a loan shark. Our local credit union provides a safe, low-cost alternative.”
Ivan Johnson, Broadland Housing, says:
“From Broadland’s point of view, we want to support our tenants to manage their money better, particularly with Universal Credit rolling out further across Norfolk this autumn. Rent arrears are a significant cost to housing associations. We’re also working with the credit union on other solutions to help tenants maintain their tenancy.”
Broadland Housing has hosted a credit union service point at its Dereham office every Thursday lunchtime since 2016.
Norwich Credit Union/Norfolk Save & Borrow have service points throughout Norwich and in Great Yarmouth, and also offer online services
Broadland Housing is supporting older residents to recycle their batteries by providing bright new disposal bins at all 8 of its Housing with Care schemes in Norfolk.
Broadland will collect the old batteries and dispose of them safely at a local recycling centre.
Louise Archer, Executive Property Director, says: “Older people with care needs tend to be less mobile and so it’s more difficult for them to get to battery recycling points at supermarkets etc. Also, they’re more likely to use battery-powered devices, such as hearing aids, watches and TV remote controls.”
Every person in UK uses on average 10 batteries per year. Every year 22,000 tonnes of UK household batteries are sent to landfill, where they leach harmful chemicals into the soil that cause damage to the environment and wildlife.
Broadland is working with residents to raise awareness of the different kinds of batteries that can be recycled, such as:
• cell – watches, hearing aids, calculators
• alkaline – TV remote controls, radios, clocks
• lithium – some mobile phones, power tools
The new battery bins and posters will be placed in the communal areas of Broadland’s Housing with Care schemes, which house nearly 300 residents in total, at the end of August.
Broadland is planning to roll out the bins to its 6 sheltered housing schemes housing with care and 8 in the region next year, reaching nearly 600 residents.
A spokesperson for NorseCare commented: “Our tenants will make good use of these battery bins. We are always very supportive of schemes that will assist with environmental issues, so this project will make a significant difference in reducing the damage to the environment.”
Broadland’s latest waste-reduction initiative is part of its strategy to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment. In March 2018, Broadland signed a ‘zero waste to landfill’ contract with waste-management specialist Viridor. The housing association is SHIFT Gold-Award accredited.