Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust
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In the June issue of residents news, Resident Matters featured an article on Saving Gateway, a Government scheme to encourage those on low incomes to save. This scheme has now been cancelled in the new Government's emergency budget.
New Government ends free swimming inititive
View the Trust's update presentation to AVDC's Scrutiny Committee
Residents of Walton Court Centre will get the chance to learn more about the Decent Homes work to be carried out in their homes, at a special open day.
Essential maintenance will be carried out by allpay between 06:00 and 08:00 on Thursday 20th May 2010.
Two leaseholders recently made separate but similar requests to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) to rule on the fairness of our annual leasehold service charges. This is a summary of their decisions.
We have been made aware that criminals, posing as Trust employees, are trying to steal money from vulnerable residents. The thieves claim they represent the Trust, and ask to collect rent arrears. They appear to have created fake identity badges.
Trust publishes post-inspection Action Plan
Trust resident celebrates being 100 years young!
A great day was had by all in 2009 at the Trust Family Fun Day so why not put the date in your diary for your fun day in 2010.
The Trust announces changes to the Board
You can no longer make payments using your Allpay card at Threshers, Wine Rack Haddows and The Local off licences.
The Trust's new "you say, we'll listen" van can come to you - making it even easier to have your views heard.
The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is required by law to protect the public funds we administer. We may share information provided to us with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds, in order to prevent and detect fraud.
The Audit Commission has now released their report on the Trust's inspection, which finds that the housing management services provided by the Trust are ‘fair’ (one star), with 'promising prospects for improvement’
Apply for the new Tenants Voice and make a difference to social housing for everyone.
Annual Report on the Community Chest is released.
0808 is the new prefix for Freephone numbers.
You can no longer use your payment card in outlets displaying the Payzone logo.
East Area walkabout
… have two more bikes to Thames Valley Police for use by their Police Community Support Officers. The bikes for use in Waddesdon and Quainton bring the total number of bikes donated to six.
Our residents’ satisfaction with the services we provide is very important to us. We constantly monitor feedback. From the information we gather, we assess how residents feel we are performing and make improvements if required.
… by purchasing the offices we have been renting at Fairfax House, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury.
… providing grants for community groups to provide better services and amenities across the Vale.
PCSO Diane Timms jumped on her Trust-supplied bicycle to apprehend a fleeing suspected shoplifter, near the Co-op in Wedgewood Street, Fairford Leys last week.
During the week beginning June 15th, inspectors from the independent watchdog, the Audit Commission, will be visiting the Trust’s offices.
The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust has been shortlisted for the prestigious Housing Excellence Awards in the Customer Service category.
The Trust was pleased to support the Aylesbury College Green Day on 26th March as part of our work to support communities and help cut carbon emissions.
Trust supports Aylesbury College's Green Day
On Friday 20th February, volunteers from the Trust’s Transformation Team set out to improve an untidy street for a group of residents in need.
Project Phoenix marks the start of a new era for Southcourt.
Do you want to have a real, beneficial, important and long lasting impact on the area you live in, and the way the Trust provides services?
The Trust's development programme gets underway with four refurbished cottages in Steeple Claydon.
The Trust reassures residents who have made recent payments at Woolworths
Some residents have already benefitted from our new Community Caretaker service, and judging by what you say, they are doing a very good job.
Trust publishes it's second Report and Accounts and Financial Statement.
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The Trust is awarded Notice of Seeking Possession after a year of neighbour complaints
Are you interested in how your area is taking shape? Do you have some time to help with taking the Trust forward?
Friday, 30th May saw the launch of Housecall - the trust's online repair reporting system.
Trust gains three green lights in just 430 working days
The ASB team help residents of Tingewick and Buckingham
Progress of the Trust’s North Area Team
Old Trust Van gets new lease of life thanks to Skidz
The Trust’s vans, having achieved a combined grand old age of over 320 years and travelled the equivalent of 133 circumnavigations of the world during their travels around the Vale, are about to be replaced.
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Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust
Fairfax House
69 Buckingham Street
Aylesbury
Bucks HP20 2NJ
Tel: 01296 732600
