Community Housing

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

📢 Due to unforeseen circumstances, the walkabout scheduled for the Wolverley & Cookley areas this Weds 26 August has had to be cancelled.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If there are matters you would like to discuss about your area, please contact us on [email protected]. Thank you!

18/08/2026

We will shortly be starting improvement works at our garage sites at Avon Road, Harold Evers Way and Plane Tree Close.

For more details. you can view on our website - https://www.communityhousing.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1014

18/08/2026

👋 Don’t forget to come and say hello to us at Carter Avenue tomorrow!

Your Neighbourhood Coordinator will be there from 11am–2pm to answer any questions you may have. Lisa, from Customer Engagement, will also be joining us to tell you how you can get involved in shaping and improving our service to you.

🎁 Plus, you’ll have the chance to enter our FREE prize draw to win one of these fantastic hampers!

We’d love to see you, so pop along, say hello and get involved! 😊

18/08/2026

Do you support people who may be struggling with their energy bills? 💡

Act on Energy UK are offering free online training for frontline staff and volunteers. The sessions will give you practical information to help you support residents with energy costs.

The training covers: local support available, changes to energy bills, energy tariffs and switching suppliers, as well as simple ways households can save energy and money.

📅 Sessions are available on:

🌱 Friday 21 August, 11am – 12pm
🌱 Wednesday 2 September, 2pm – 3pm
🌱 Tuesday 15 September, 11am – 12pm
🌱 Thursday 1 October, 11am – 12pm
🌱 Tuesday 27 October, 2pm – 3pm

Places are FREE and can be booked through Eventbrite:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-energy-advice-training-tickets-1995661697860?aff=oddtdtcreator

ℹ️ For further information, or to discuss arranging a session on an alternative date, please contact [email protected].

➡️ Please share with anyone who works or volunteers with people who could benefit from energy advice.

17/08/2026

Are you on Universal Credit?

🍽️ From the 2026-2027 academic year, your child can get free school meals if you receive Universal Credit, regardless of household income.

Find out more details ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4zeYoaB

12/08/2026

Please take extra care to keep your belongings safe during the hot weather ☀️🌡️

Take a look at the important tips below 👇

We’ve been sent this photograph by Lisa, who came home after being out for the day to find her garden table had smashed in the heat.

Thankfully, this didn’t start a fire, but it’s a really worthwhile reminder that items left in direct sunlight can start fires.

These items are anything that reflect the sun - glass, mirrors, bottles - even decorative ornaments.

With the warm, sunny weather continuing, please take a few minutes to check around your home and garden:

don't leave glass bottles outside in direct sunlight
cover your glass recycling
cover garden tables with glass tops when they're outside
don't leave mirrors or other reflective items in or near windows.

Thanks to Lisa for sharing her photograph with us in the hope of helping others 👏

11/08/2026

After a visit with the Neighbourhood Services Team and the residents at Drumart House, everyone agreed that some changes were needed to make the building look brighter and more welcoming.

Working together with the residents, we carried out lots of improvements to the shared areas. The work helped make the building cleaner, fresher and more enjoyable for everyone who lives there.

Residents shared their ideas throughout the project, helping to shape the changes that were made. To finish things off, beautiful hanging baskets have been added at the entrance. They bring a splash of colour and give a warm welcome to residents and visitors.
The project shows what can be achieved when people work together to create a place that everyone can be proud of.

29/07/2026

🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.
If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.
💡 Before borrowing:
✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants
✅ Speak to your child's school about available support
💰 Need to borrow? Choose a safe and legal lender, such as a Credit Union or CDFI.
⚠️ Worried about a lender or think you've borrowed from a loan shark?
📞 Call 0300 555 2222
🌐 stoploansharks.co.uk

28/07/2026

Some ideas for the school holidays ☀️

Share your ideas in the comments 🙂